Yamaha bikes in India (16)
Trending Questions on Yamaha Bikes - Answered by Autocar Experts
I commute around 30kms on a daily basis, of which around 10kms is broken concrete road and the rest is highway. I want to purchase a bike, but I am unable to choose between Yamaha XSR 155, Yamaha FZ-X and TVS Ronin. Could you please help me decide among these bikes and suggest other bikes in similar categories if necessary?
I own a 2022 TVS Raider as my first bike, and it has been a good learner motorcycle. I am now planning to upgrade and have shortlisted the TVS Apache RTR 310, Hero Xtreme 250R, and Yamaha XSR155. Please advise which is the best value-for-money option for long-term ownership with sportiness and minimal service issues.
I own and ride a KTM 390 Adventure 2023 and also a Royal Enfield Classic 500, but my work is around 22 kms one way and I am looking for a bike thats between the 2 bikes I already have, light weight like the KTM but easy to ride in the city traffic like the Classic 500 and with fuel efficiency around 50kms per litre at least. What would you suggest I go with, please guide.
Is the Honda CB350 H’ness a good first bike compared to the Yamaha XSR155? What city mileage should I expect? My priorities are comfort for city riding and weekend rides, and I have shortlisted these two bikes.
I have very little experience with manual motorcycles and have only ridden scooters. I need a bike that I can handle easily, with low maintenance costs. I am considering the Hunter 350, Honda CB350 H'ness, Triumph Speed 400, and Yamaha XSR 155, but I’m open to other options that look good and ride well. I ride about 10-20 km per day with occasional long trips. Is it worth waiting for the upcoming Triumph 350?
All the options you're looking at are really credible ones, but between them all, the Yamaha XSR155 makes the most sense. Since you have had little experience riding a geared motorcycle, something light, friendly, and easy to manage, like the XSR, is a safe choice.
And because it shares a lot of its hardware with the proven Yamaha YZF R15 V4 and Yamaha MT-15 V2, it is bound to be reliable like its sportier siblings.
I am planning to buy my first bike with a budget of 2-2.5 lakh. I test rode the CB350RS, Meteor and Guerrilla 450. I didn’t find the CB350RS comfortable, the Meteor felt good but lacked highway power, and the Guerrilla 450 is over budget. I want a bike with a non-aggressive riding position and good comfort on highways and potholes. Please suggest suitable options.
Since this is your first bike, starting small and approachable would be the smart way to go about it. In that same vein, we would recommend the new Yamaha XSR155 because it is a light, comfortable, fuel-efficient machine that's also reasonably exciting to use.
If you want a larger machine, then bikes like the Honda CB300F, Bajaj Pulsar N250 and Suzuki Gixxer 250 would be good options.
Take a test ride of everything you shortlist before you decide.
I am thinking of buying a bike with good mileage, good for city traffic, occassional long rides and comfortable seating position for pillion riders too. I am interested to opt for Yamaha XSR 155. Does that bike offers that? Or should I go for Pulsar N160 or TVS Ronin 225 or any other bike?
The Yamaha XSR155 you have shortlisted will give you everything you want aside from pillion comfort, as its seat isn't very long. This could be a subjective issue based on your size as well as your pillion's, but by and large, its pillion comfort is likely to be average, nothing to write home about.
It will be a similar story with the Bajaj Pulsar N160 too. The TVS Ronin will offer you everything you are looking for, so that is the bike we would steer you toward. If you are open to considering other machines, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 will be a good option too.
I am 31 years old and have been using a 2016 Jupiter for the last 9 years. I now want to shift to a mid-range bike around 150cc. My riding pattern is around 60km per day, five days a week, with about 70% normal traffic and the remaining in heavy traffic. Can you advise me on the best options available in Hyderabad with a mileage of around 45kmpl? I am 5'10" with a lean build. I have been riding a 2018 Gixxer (my cousin’s) for the last month and generally feel comfortable on it, though I experience slight lower back pain occasionally. Also, please advise on the XSR 155.
I am 4′11″ tall and want a lightweight petrol scooter with a budget of ₹1 lakh. Please suggest.
The lightest petrol-powered scooters in India are the Yamaha Fascino and Yamaha RayZR, both coming in just under the 100-kilo mark.
Other models you can consider are the TVS Scooty Zest 110 and Honda Dio 110, both of which are just a few kilos heavier than the Yamahas. Don't purely consider the specifications on paper. We would strongly recommend you go to a showroom and at least sit on the scooters to see which one is manageable for your petite physique.
I currently ride a Honda Activa and get back pain while riding in Mumbai, so I’m looking for an alternative. Would the Yamaha XSR155 be better for my back? I considered the TVS Xpulse but rejected it because of reliability concerns and poor mileage. Please advise.
We have yet to ride the recently-launched Yamaha XSR155, so we can't comment on its ride quality just yet. However, the XSR is effectively a very comprehensively re-skinned MT-15. Our previous experience with the little MT, it had a well-judged suspension setup balancing both comfort and handling.
We would recommend taking a test ride of the XSR if possible before you go ahead with your purchase.
Last Updated on: 4 Dec 2025