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|October 2025
It promises the practicality of a scooter with the soul of a dual-purpose adventure bike. But can Hero's Xoom 160 truly deliver on both fronts?
Over the past year, one question has dominated the comment section of every Hero review I have done: 'Where is the Hero Xoom 160?' Well, ladies and gentlemen, the wait is finally over.
The maxi-scooter segment is currently dominated by two extremes - the sharp, unapologetically sporty Aprilia SXR 160 and the supremely comfortable sofa-on-wheels that is the Suzuki Burgman Street. However, by blending adventure styling with a feature-rich package and an all-new performance-oriented platform, Hero has positioned the Xoom 160 as a 'super scooter' - the perfect all-rounder. But have their efforts really paid off? Let's find out.
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This story is from the October 2025 edition of autoX.
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