HERO XOOM 160

Hero MotoCorp Maxi-ng it out!

- WORDS MRINMOY CHOWDHURY

HERO XOOM 160 Engine: 156cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder Weight: 142kg Power: 14.8PS @ 8,000rpm Torque: 14Nm @ 6,500rpm Gearbox: CVT Price: ₹1.48 lakh ex-showroom

Scooters in India are getting bigger, and it's not just the size we are talking about.

Bigger engines, better hardware, and features are making choosing a scooter quite the task for potential customers. Latest in the fray is the new Hero Xoom 160, a large scooter that promises a lot, but does it deliver?

The Hero Xoom 160 follows a new design language we haven't seen from Hero before. It’s ADV-inspired Maxi scooter stance lends it a unique identity, which is eye-pleasing. The large front-end with V-shaped dual LED headlamp cluster, a small beak underneath, and the mid-sized windscreen give it an aggressive look. The handlebar, covered in a plastic shroud, gives it a very European appeal. Even the switchgear appears to be improved compared to other Hero scooters.