2016 Yamaha Tricity 155 Announced for Europe

Dennis Chung
by Dennis Chung

Yamaha announced a new, larger-displacement version of its Tricity leaning three-wheeler for the European market. The new Tricity 155 will be sold in Europe alongside the existing 125cc version, but offers more fuel and storage capacity and a larger rear wheel.

Though it’s only 30.2cc larger than the original Tricity’s powerplant, the 155 engine is substantially different. The new engine has four valves instead of two and a new variable valve actuation system Yamaha claims improves power output and fuel efficiency. Yamaha claims a maximum output of 14.9 hp at 9000 rpm, a 37% increase over the 125cc engine while peak torque is similarly increased to 10.6 lb-ft at 6000 rpm.

The Tricity 155 shares the same chassis as its 125 sibling, including the parallelogram link system that allows the two front wheels to turn and lean in tandem. To handle the extra power, the 155 gets larger 13-inch rear wheel sporting a wider 130/70 tire.

The seat height remains the same 30.7 inches as on the 125cc version but Yamaha managed to increase the underseat storage capacity to accommodate a full face helmet. Yamaha also increased the fuel tank by 0.2 gallons.

Visually, the Tricity 155 and 125 have similar styling. The rear body panels look sleeker and the passenger grab rails are more integrated into the design. The dual seat is longer and flatter while the footboard appears to be a bit roomier. The original Tricity already had LED turn signals but the 155 gets an LED headlight as well.

Other highlights include standard ABS, a 12V outlet and a parking brake inherited from the Yamaha TMax.

The 2016 Yamaha Tricity 155 arrives in European dealerships this summer with a choice of three colors: Cyber Blue, Oxford Grey and Milky White. Pricing remains to be announced.

2016 Yamaha Tricity 155 ABS

2015 Yamaha Tricity ABS

Engine TypeSingle cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valvesSingle cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valves
Displacement155 cc124.8cc
Bore x stroke58.0 mm x 58.7 mm52.4 mm x 57.9 mm
Compression ratio10.5 : 110.9 : 1
Maximum power14.9 hp @ 8000 rpm10.9 hp @ 9000 rpm
Maximum torque10.6 lb-ft. @ 6000 rpm7.7 lb-ft. @ 5500 rpm
Lubrication systemForce-feed lubrication, wet sumpWet sump
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel Injection
Ignition systemTCITCI
Starter systemElectricElectric
TransmissionV-belt automaticV-belt automatic
Front suspensionTelescopic forkTelescopic fork
Rear suspensionUnit swingUnit Swing
Front brakeHydraulic disc Ø 220 mmDual Disk Ø 220 mm
Rear brakeHydraulic disc Ø 230 mmDisk Ø 230mm
Front tires90/80-1490/80-14
Rear tires130/70-13110/90-12
Overall length78.0 inches75.0 inches
Overall width29.5 inches28.9 inches
Overall height47.6 inches47.8 inches
Seat height30.7 inches30.7 inches
Wheelbase53.1 inches51.6 inches
Min. ground clearance4.9 inches4.7 inches
Wet weight (including full oil and fuel tank)363.8 lb.343.9 lb.
Fuel capacity1.9 gallons1.7 gallons
Dennis Chung
Dennis Chung

Dennis has been a part of the Motorcycle.com team since 2008, and through his tenure, has developed a firm grasp of industry trends, and a solid sense of what's to come. A bloodhound when it comes to tracking information on new motorcycles, if there's a new model on the horizon, you'll probably hear about it from him first.

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