The Yamaha Aerox 155 comes with adjustable handlebars that allow riders to customize their riding position for optimal comfort. The Aero 50 has a enduring look that has held up better than the 2-stroke 50’s that followed it in the later 80’s and 90’s (ie.

With a striking design and excellent road presence, the Yamaha Aerox 155 has a sporty and sharp look.Honda named this scooter the Aero 50 for the USA and Canadian markets, but elsewhere it received other names like Tact, Melody and Vision. The Yamaha Aerox 155 combines sportiness, style, and performance in a compact and practical package. The Yamaha Aerox 155 is a ‘maxi-styled’ sports scooter with large wheels, fat tyres, and a 155 cc, liquid-cooled engine. While it’s more for enjoyment than getting from A to B, it’s a physical workout, which our teenage tester highly rated. For performance, the 1986 and 1987 Aero 50’s are the best years because of their features and because of the potential to upgrade them to gain more speed.

The Aero 50 was a very important model for Honda, as it marked the beginning of their modern scooter era. For those very new to scooting, there’s a steering safety lock, which effectively limits the steering capabilities. It also has a rear footbrake, an adjustable handlebar (62-72cm), and anti-slip footplate, and it can support children up to 20kg.There’s the traditional rear footbrake, a handbrake and easy-to-grip rubber handlebar, so our tester felt in control. But if it's performance and handling you're looking for, the Aerox 155 offers a level of enjoyment and thrill, possibly not offered by any other scooter under 160 cc on sale right now. If you plan on working on your Aero 50, you should really have a look at the Honda Service Manual for it, which you can download a PDF of here. While it suggests scooter mode for ages three years and above, our dinky toddler tester was just big enough on the lowest height setting (there are four in total).

At the other end of the spectrum, we also have to applaud the Evo street rider for epic scooting adventures. The trick, as our 13-year-old demonstrated, is to swing your waist and hips left and right, in turn. Liferyder is a family business, with all scooters designed and made here in the UK – while it’s a considered purchase, we believe it also offers good value for money, particularly as the three-handlebar height gives it a 10-year lifespan. Using the lean-to-steer method, it’s a great introduction for a first-timer, but you can also lock the steering by pressing the button at the front, which is helpful for those finding their feet. Powered by a 155cc, four-valve, single cylinder engine, the Yamaha Aerox 155 features a VVA (Variable Valve Actuation).The Aero 50 (NB50) was Honda’s first fully modern 50cc scooter sold in North America, thus completing the vision that started with the Express SR. The Yamaha Aerox 155's bodywork is designed with sharp, angular lines that help to reduce wind resistance and drag, improving the scooter's top speed and fuel efficiency. But that’s not all - make sure your children stay safe whilst riding their scooter with our range of scooter helmets and safety accessories, so you can sit back and relax whilst your kids enjoy the ride. This is a wonderful scooter for those aged three years old, but our four-year-old – who’s quite small for her age (around 105cm) – will be too tall for this in a year’s time, as there are only two height adjustments to be made, up to 110cm. Scooters’ popularity sees no signs of waning either – not only are they a fun way to exercise outdoors, during kids’ early development days, scooters can help improve balance, gross motor skills and steering.