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6 things to know before buying the Hero Xoom 160

Hero Xoom 160's Rs 1.49 lakh price will go down once GST 2.0 rates come into effect.
1 min read22 Sep '25
Ved JanveVed Janve
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The Xoom 160 is our first taste of an indigenously developed liquid-cooled, maxi-scooter built specifically to take on the Yamaha Aerox 155. Here are a few things to keep in mind before considering the Hero Xoom 160.

1. What is the peak output of the Hero Xoom 160?

6 things to know before buying the Hero Xoom 160

The Hero Xoom 160 is powered by a 156cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 14.8hp and 14.4Nm.

2. Does the Hero Xoom 160 get all-LED lighting?

The Hero Xoom 160 does get an all-LED headlight and tail-light, but, unlike its younger sibling the Hero Xoom 125, it missed out on features like sequential LED indicators.

3. What is the Hero Xoom 160 wheel size?

6 things to know before buying the Hero Xoom 160

Much like its chief-rival – the Yamaha Aerox 155 – the Hero Xoom 160 also runs on 14-inch wheels.

4. Does the Hero Xoom 160 get keyless-go?

Yes, the Hero Xoom 160 gets a smart key that enables keyless-go and remote boot opening.

5. What are the colours available with the Hero Xoom 160?

The Hero Xoom 160 is available in four colours – green, red, white and silver.

6. What is the price of the Hero Xoom 160?

The Hero Xoom 160 is available in one variant – ZX – and it currently retails at Rs 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). However, that price could reduce by Rs 11,602 after GST 2.0 rates come into effect from September 22.

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