Yamaha Exciter 155 VVA TCS 2026 launched, priced from 49.9 million, highest 60.9 million
Yamaha Motor Vietnam has just introduced a new generation of Exciter 155, named Exciter 155 VVA-TCS. This is also the occasion to mark the 20th anniversary of the Exciter line's presence on the Vietnamese market, since its first launch in 2006. And in this 2026 generation, Yamaha has innovated the comprehensive design and added a traction control system (TCS) - the first time appearing on an underbone model of the company in Vietnam. Exciter first appeared in 2006 with a 135 cc version, considered the first sports car model to use an automatic clutch on the domestic market. Since then, this car line has been associated with a separate segment in Vietnam and has formed quite a large car playing community.
Engine
Technically, the engine block of the Exciter 155 VVA-TCS has the same parameters as the engine on the YZF-R15, cylinder capacity 155.1 cc, diameter x piston stroke 58.0 x 58.7 mm. The compression ratio is increased to 11.6:1 (compared to the previous generation), helping maximum power reach 13.6 kW (about 18.5 horsepower) at 9,500 rpm, maximum torque of 14.4 N·m at 8,500 rpm. The car still uses a 6-speed gearbox combined with an A&S anti-slip clutch to help reduce clutch force and limit the phenomenon of rear wheel locking when shifting quickly. Yamaha also adjusted the secondary transmission ratio, increasing the number of drive gear teeth from 46T to 48T (transmission ratio from 14/46 to 14/48), according to the company's announcement, helping the vehicle accelerate faster in high gears, especially number 6, compared to the previous generation.
A new detail is the sound amplifier (first introduced by Yamaha on the Exciter), combined with a larger air filter box and redesigned air intake, to create a clearer air intake sound at high rpm.
The most notable new feature of the 2026 version is the TCS (Traction Control System) traction control system, which first appeared on a Yamaha underbone model. This system intervenes when the rear wheel shows signs of slipping, assisting the vehicle in slowing down and accelerating more stably on road surfaces with low grip or when accelerating in corners with poor grip.
Regarding braking, the car uses a 267 mm front brake disc with 2-piston brake calipers combined with a 203 mm rear brake disc in versions with ABS (SP and Limited). The Standard and Premium versions only use 245 mm front brake discs, not equipped with ABS.
Design
The appearance of the all-new Exciter 155 VVA-TCS Yamaha calls it the "Downforce Movement" language, inspired by racing models on the MotoGP track. The entire body of the car has been refined to create a more compact structure but still retains a strong look, with cut lines running along the body of the car creating the feeling of an arrow rushing forward. The fairing and air vents have also been redesigned with the purpose of reducing air resistance when the vehicle moves at high speed.
At the front of the car, the cladding cluster is shortened and puts the center of gravity forward. The navigation light cluster is one of the details emphasized by Yamaha, shaped in a more angular direction, inspired by the eyes of predators: the non-luminous part simulates the iris, combined with a compact sized headlight but with a wider beam angle, helping to improve visibility at night compared to the previous generation. At the top of the car, the windshield is slightly raised compared to previous generations to direct airflow from the front higher, both reducing wind resistance and contributing to the "head down" look characteristic of the new design language.
Regarding the body and rear of the car, the side skirts are tapered and gradually raised towards the rear, creating a slim feeling and putting energy towards the rear of the car. The taillight cluster is also made thinner to harmonize with the more neatly designed rear of the car: the upper light strip will light up continuously when the vehicle is operating, and the entire light cluster will light up when braking. In the exhaust area, the exhaust cover and muffler cover have been remade shorter and sharper, with metal details and cuts more meticulously machined to more clearly show the mechanical part of the engine.
Other assistive technology
In the clock area, the car uses a digital screen cluster that displays real-time operating parameters such as speed, engine rpm, coolant temperature and fuel level, and is also a place to display system warnings such as check engine light, oil pressure or TCS status. The vehicle is integrated with the SCCU connection module, allowing synchronization with the Yamaha Motor On (Y-On) application on the phone. Through this application, users can track their travel itinerary and nearest parking location, receive maintenance schedule suggestions based on actual distance and usage frequency, receive warnings when the vehicle has problems or system errors sent directly to the phone or dealer, and view the expanded control panel "Revs Dashboard" that displays rpm, throttle opening and fuel consumption in real time.
The switch cluster on the handlebar is arranged more centrally in a sportbike style, with an emergency engine stop switch that does not require the use of a lock. Particularly, the three Premium, SP and Limited versions also have a smart key system (Smart Key), which allows opening the electric lock, opening the neck and opening the saddle with the knob when the key holder is within the allowed range, without needing to operate the mechanical key.
Price & version
In particular, the two versions SP and Limited are fully equipped with both ABS and Smart Key; The Premium version has Smart Key but no ABS; The Standard version does not have both of these equipment.
