In celebration of 60 years of Grand Prix racing, Yamaha has been releasing a series of special liveries for its YZF line of sportbikes. From the R15 all the way up to the R1, each member of the Japanese brand’s roster has received a commemorative white-and-red color option, complete with the speed block decals made famous by Yamaha’s historic racers.
Luckily for fans of smaller-displacement two-wheelers, Yamaha hasn’t left out its other 155cc offerings. The crowd favorite Mio Aerox has also been given a racy paint job, and it now proudly wears Yamaha’s old-school racing colors on its fairings.
Filipino riders will be pleased to know that the Mio Aerox S World GP 60th Anniversary Edition is already available in the country. YZone, Yamaha’s flagship local dealership, has just posted about the scooter’s availability.
The Aerox S gets done up in a pearlescent white coat with red speed block graphics, complemented by yellow decals in reference to retro Yamaha race bikes’ number plates. The package is rounded out by a red front fender, gold wheels, golden Yamaha badges, and of course, 60th World GP Anniversary decals.
This special edition only sees changes in aesthetic; otherwise, it retains the scooter’s mechanical components and features. Not that it really needs a performance upgrade, as the Aerox S is already capable in its base form.
At its heart is a 155cc DOHC single-cylinder engine that pumps out 15hp and 13.9Nm of torque. Gear swapping is taken care of by a V-belt automatic transmission, while braking is handled by a single hydraulic front disc and a mechanical rear drum unit. The S variant, which the WGP Edition is based on, includes a stop-and-start system for better fuel efficiency, ABS for added safety, and a smart key system with keyless ignition.
Interested? The Mio Aerox S World GP 60th Anniversary Edition retails for P136,900. Better act fast—other riders are looking to add this special scoot to their garage, too.
NOTE: This article first appeared on TopBikes.ph. Minor edits have been made.
