Yamaha Mio Aerox

The Mio Aerox looks aggressive and has an overall bulky structure. The sporty look is complement with large front fairing, a bulky rear end and stepped seats. The LED headlamps along with the tail light, add to the sporty look of the scooter. The chassis and the bodywork of the scooter are done to make it wider than most of the scooters in its segments. A premium scooter in its class, the colors available with Aerox are also equally ave and have a distinctive vibrance and luster.

It has several features that most scooters in its segment do not have. Fully digital instrument console, disc brakes at both the ends, full LED headlamps, and tail light, keyless ignition and stop and start system are all included in the Mio Aerox package.

Along with all this, the scooter comes with Yamaha’s flagship VVA (Variable Valve Actuation) technology. The all-digital 5.8-inch LCD instrument console displays when the VVA is active. The VVA feature along with Blue Core technologies increases low-speed torque and improves fuel economy. The  Aerox also comes with an electric socket device charging, while you are riding.

The Mio Aerox is undoubtedly one of the most comfortable rides and the overall feel of riding the premium scooter is commendable. The cost comes with a soft, wide, and contoured seat, with an overall wider body that makes for a comfortable ride. The seating position is also pretty relaxed and upright with the handlebars placed within easy reach and the step boards providing adequate space to rest your feet.

The scooter is very easy to handle with just one foot on the ground, although, the wide nature of the vehicle allows average Filipino height people to easily put down both feet on the ground. 

The sporty styling of the scooter makes it an excellent handler and riding it is a pleasure. The suspension, a conventional telescopic fork in the front, and swingarm-mounted twin shocks for the rear, though appears to be a little stiff, especially when riding on rough surfaces.

The Yamaha Mio Aerox 155 is powered by a four-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 155cc engine, that is just unparalleled in its class and delivers some superb power and output. The engine produces 15PS of power and 13.8 Nm of maximum torque, with Yamaha’s VVA technology adding to the low-speed torque delivery and instant acceleration. The fuel economy could have been a little better, but overall, considering the engine power, it is satisfactory.

The braking is supplied by a hydraulic single disc brake for the front and rear drum brakes. The standard S variant has great stopping capabilities with front ABS, The flat tires and considerably wide ones, in the rear, provide excellent road grip and stability.

With the price ranging from P102,900 up to P124,900, the Yamaha Mio Aerox is one of the best premium scooters in its segment. Designed for rider comfort, convenience, and excellent delivery, the scooter can be your best buy in the segment.