Yamaha XSR155 is a neo-retro bike: round headlight, low handlebar, café-racer riding position. It shares the same family 155cc engine as the scooters in the lineup, but tuned for more power in the manual version. View the Yamaha XSR155 in our catalog.
Specs:
- Engine: 155cc, liquid-cooled, SOHC, VVA — the same base as the Nmax155, tuned differently for the manual gearbox
- Power: about 19.3 hp at 10,000 rpm
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Seat height: ~815mm — a low café-racer riding position
- Weight: ~131-134 kg
- Tank: ~10 L
What owners say: the XSR155 borrows its chassis from the R15 sportbike, which makes it light and very responsive to ride. With a gentle throttle hand, real-world fuel economy reaches up to ~50 km/l. One thing worth knowing if you're planning to ride two-up: the rear seat is small and firm, and many versions don't have a proper passenger grab handle. One real Bali renter left a telling review of this exact model: despite its modest 155cc displacement, the bike "rides tough" on Bali's roads, is well-tuned for its price point, and holds the local asphalt confidently enough that, in his words, it would give even a Yamaha R3 a run for its money through the same corners — the rental company took the bike on a three-hour ride out to Amed, and it didn't let him down.
Who it's for: riders who want the style and character of a motorcycle without excessive power — a comfortable step up from a scooter to a manual-geared bike.
Where it shines on Bali: Canggu and Seminyak — the bike's retro looks fit the neighborhood's vibe perfectly; but going by reviews, it handles longer, more winding routes like the ride to Amed just as well.