Hero Xoom 160 vs Yamaha Aerox 155, price, power, weight, features

The Xoom 160 is Hero’s first sporty maxi-scooter and is a direct rival to the Yamaha Aerox.

For the longest time, most scooters on sale in our nation haven’t breached the 125cc displacement ballpark, save for a few expensive maxi-scooters from foreign brands. In 2021, Yamaha brought in the Aerox 155, the first higher capacity, liquid-cooled, maxi performance scooter, which proved to be a sales success. Now, Hero has followed suit with the launch of the Xoom 160 at the Auto Expo 2025. Let’s see how the Hero stacks up against the Yamaha on paper.

Hero Xoom 160 vs Yamaha Aerox 155: engine and output

Engine & output
	Hero Xoom 160	Yamaha Aerox 155
Engine	156cc, Liquid cooled, single cylinder	155cc, Liquid cooled, single cylinder
Power	14.4hp at 8,000rpm	14.7hp at 8,000rpm
Torque	14Nm at 6,500rpm	13.9Nm at 6,500rpm
Power-to-weight ratio	9.86hp/tonne	8.57hp/tonne

The Hero Xoom 160 and Yamaha Aerox 155 both feature sophisticated 4-valve, liquid-cooled engines, delivering nearly identical peak power figures at the exact same rpm.

Hero Xoom 160 vs Yamaha Aerox 155: weight and dimensions

Weight and dimensions
	Hero Xoom 160	Yamaha Aerox 155
Seat height	787mm	790mm
Ground clearance	155mm	145mm
Wheelbase	1348mm	1350mm
Fuel capacity	7 litres	5.5 litres
Weight	142kg	126kg

The Xoom 160 and Aerox 155 are similar in dimensions, but the key difference lies in their kerb weight. At 142kg, the Xoom is 16kg heavier than the Aerox, despite only carrying 1.5 litres more fuel. This also results in a better power-to-weight ratio for the Aerox. Having said that, the Xoom’s larger size is going to be a lot more appealing for taller riders than the relatively petite Aerox.

Hero Xoom 160 vs Yamaha Aerox 155: suspension and brakes

Suspension and brakes
	Hero Xoom 160	Yamaha Aerox 155
Brakes (F/R)	240mm disc / 130mm drum	230mm disc / 130mm Drum
Suspension (F/R)	Telescopic fork / dual shock absorbers	Telescopic fork / dual shock absorbers
Tyres (F/R)	120/70-14 / 140/60-14	110/80-14 / 140/70-14

Both scooters are almost neck-and-neck in this regard as well, although the Xoom has a slightly larger front disc and a wider front tyre, too. It’s worth noting that the Xoom runs on mildly off-road-oriented tyres and the Aerox runs on road-biased rubber. The Aerox’s Achilles Heel has always been its stiff rear suspension, and it remains to be seen whether the Hero can manage to provide a pliant ride on our roads.