Kymco KRV 180 vs Yamaha Aerox
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kymco KRV 180 and the Yamaha Aerox as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: KYMCO Philippines (KPI) and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kymco Philippines, via kymco.com.ph.
Kymco KRV 180
Belt variant
- SRP
- ₱179,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱7,496
Photo: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha Aerox
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱133,900
- Est. monthly
- ₱5,579
How they differ
- The Yamaha Aerox is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱133,900, which is ₱46,000 (26%) below the Kymco KRV 180 at ₱179,900.
- On installment at our default terms, the Aerox is estimated at ₱5,579 a month against ₱7,496 for the KRV 180, a difference of ₱1,917 a month.
- The KRV 180 makes more power (17 PS against 15.4 PS for the Aerox).
- The KRV 180 has more torque (15.5 Nm against 14.2 Nm for the Aerox).
- The KRV 180 has the larger engine (175 cc against 155 cc for the Aerox).
- The KRV 180 carries more fuel (7.2 L against 5.5 L for the Aerox).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kymco KRV 180Belt, ₱179,900 | Yamaha AeroxStandard, ₱133,900 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | SOHC, 4-stroke, 4V, single cylinder | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, single cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 175.1 cc | 155 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 17 PS | 15.4 PS |
| Power peak | 8000 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 15.48 Nm | 14.2 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6,500 | 6500 rpm |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Emission standard (differs) | Euro 5 | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | CVT | V-belt automatic |
| Final drive (differs) | Belt | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Width (differs) | 755 mm | 710 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1085 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1405 mm | 1350 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 795 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | n/a | 145 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | n/a | 124 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 7.2 L | 5.5 L |
| Underseat storage (differs) | n/a | 24.5 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Unit swing arm | Unit swing |
| Front brake (differs) | 270mm disc with ABS | Hydraulic single disc brake (230mm) |
| Rear brake (differs) | 234mm disc with ABS | Hydraulic single disc brake (230mm) |
| Front tyre (differs) | 110/70-13 | 110/80-14M/C 53P Tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 130/70-13 | 140/70-14M/C 62P Tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | Alloy | n/a |
| Frame (differs) | n/a | Backbone |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | Front and rear ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Traction control system (TCS) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | n/a | Y-Connect |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Digital |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | Power socket |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.