The Yamaha XSR 155 has taken the Indian two-wheeler market by storm ever since the news of its arrival in 2025 made it to our ears, impressing enthusiasts with its raw classic stance and modern power plants. A step back to the future and it does tick the boxes of a modern- day retro well, standing much apart in the crowd of the 150-350cc bikes.
Design Philosophy: Where Classic Meets Contemporary
The XSR 155’s styling job has managed to successfully fuse the old school and modern bits together, done tastefully by Yamaha’s designers. The bike gets a vintage teardrop-shaped fuel tank with recesses for the knees and it does remind of Yamaha’s racing days, while the round shaped LED headlamp is accented with chrome. Contemporary features such as fashionable and sporty rear LED tail light, minimalistic body work, raise up and trend front that gives the motorcycle a modern frame. The paint job becomes a real head-turner on the road and stand true to Yamaha’s fit & finish quality.
Performance and Engineering
At the heart of the XSR 155 lies a refined 155cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that delivers:
- 19.3 PS of power at 10,000 rpm
- 14.7 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm
- Yamaha’s Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) technology for optimal power delivery across the rev range
The engine is paired with a smooth-shifting 6-speed gearbox that makes highway cruising comfortable while remaining agile in city traffic. Yamaha’s focus on engineering excellence ensures the XSR 155 delivers both spirited performance and commendable fuel efficiency, making it suitable for daily commutes and weekend rides alike.
Pricing and Variants
Yamaha XSR 155 Also Read: Price Expectation) The Yamaha XSR 155 is positioned as a premium option in its category and has been priced at ₹ 1.75 lakh – ₹ 1.80 lakh (ex-showroom, India). This pricing makes it a sweet deal that can be considered as an alternative to the retro-styled but larger capacity motorcycles such as the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 as well as the Honda CB350 H’ness. We expect Yamaha to provide the XSR 155 with a choice of colours, with traditional paint schemes to reflect its classic tendencies and more modern ones for customers looking for a comtemporary touch.
Ergonomics and Ride Comfort
The XSR 155 has been designed with rider comfort as a priority:
- 810mm seat height suits most Indian riders
- Upright riding position reduces fatigue on longer rides
- Well-padded single seat offers good comfort
- 10.4-liter fuel tank provides decent range
- Lightweight 134kg chassis makes handling effortless
The suspension setup – 41mm telescopic forks at the front and a linked-type monocross shock at the rear – offers a balanced ride quality that handles both city potholes and highway cruising with equal competence.
Competitive Positioning
In the growing retro-modern motorcycle segment, the XSR 155 carves out a unique niche by offering:
- More accessible pricing than 350cc competitors
- Lighter weight and better fuel efficiency
- Yamaha’s renowned reliability and after-sales support
- A more modern engine with advanced technology
Yes it might not have the raw grunt of some bigger capacity competition, but that is more than compensated with agile handling, high quality fit-and-finish and that unique personality that satisfies the youth looking for something different from the usual retro offerings.
Conclusion
The XSR 155 is a wise option if you are interested in visuals from the past in combination with today’s performance and technology. It’s incredibly well-rounded, functioning as a daily driver and also a weekend companion that’s guaranteed to turn heads. For those looking to buy into Yamaha’s excellent engineering in retro skin, but at the same time not miss out on practicality, the XSR 155 is one of the most attractive propositions in its class for 2025.
