The retro classic motorcycles have always been very popular in India and in recent times, things have got even more interesting. Just a few months ago, Honda launched the all-new H'ness CB 350 which was followed by the launch of the new Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Both these motorcycles became an instant hit and now it seems that it's finally time for Yamaha. Now, very recently, a test mule of the new Yamaha XSR has been spied on test in India.
Before we begin ahead, let me tell you that the Yamaha XSR won't directly rival the likes of the 350cc retro-classic motorcycles which include the RE Bullet 350, Classic 350, Meteor 350, Jawa Motorcycles, Honda CB 350 range, Benelli Imperiale 400, etc. The Yamaha XSR is a neo-classic bike that has old-school charm but with some serious punch. The new Yamaha XSR 155 is the smallest bike under Yamaha's Sport Heritage line-up sold across the world. It is already on sale in some South Asian countries including Thailand.
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Recently, a bike's test mule was spied in India on the Yamuna Expressway and it resembles the Yamaha XSR to a great extent. However, it isn't clear that whether it gets a 155cc mill or a 250cc motor. In international markets, the Yamaha XSR 155 shares its underpinnings and mechanicals with the Yamaha MT-15 and the R15 V3. This means that it will most likely get a BS6 compliant 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 18.6 PS of maximum power at 10000 RPM and 14.1 Nm of peak torque at 8500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
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However, as per some media reports, the company might plonk in a bigger mill from the Yamaha FZ 25 to compete with the 350cc offerings. Whether it will get a 150cc engine or a quarter-litre mill, we will surely get to know in the coming months. The XSR 155 is a very unique motorcycle and we firmly believe Yamaha should launch it in India with some India-specific changes. Would you love to see the Yamaha XSR in India? Do feel free to share your opinions with all of us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and owners. Further, also subscribe to our YouTube channel for more amazing motoring updates.
