By: Mobin
Hero MotoCorp develops new premium adventure Xoom 160 scooter to take on Yamaha Aerox 155 in India.
The Xoom 160 features attractive tall windscreen, split LED headlights, central spine, long body panels for adventure styling.
Scooter gets 156cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder Engine producing 14hp power, 13.7Nm torque. Higher than rivals.
LED lighting, alloy wheels, disc brakes, smartphone connectivity, underseat storage, combi braking etc. Packed with latest tech.
Main rivals are Yamaha Aerox 155 with similar engine and Aprilia SXR 160. Aerox is popular for sporty ride, SXR offers maxi-scooter experience.
Likely to be priced around Rs. 1.3 lakh ex-showroom. Significant premium over Hero's 110-125cc mass market scooters.
The Xoom 160 ticks the right boxes to appeal to young enthusiasts seeking style, performance and features.
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