Hero MotoCorp is soon to launch its upcoming scooter called Hero Xoom 160. According to reports, the Hero Xoom 160 was all set for October 2024. The upcoming scooter, which will target performance and an advanced city commutes and adventure riders, will be head-to-head confrontation with models like Yamaha Aerox 155 and Suzuki Burgman Street. The scooter’s engine will be of 156 cc and will be an automatic transmission ride.
Engine and Transmission
Hero Xoom 160 offers a 156 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine to guarantee best performance irrespective of whether it’s a city or highway ride. It is incorporated with a CDI ignition system to facilitate efficient fuel combustion along with one spark plug per cylinder.
The fuel injection system will provide fuel to the scooter, making it even more responsive as well as efficient in terms of fuel mileage. The BS6 Phase 2 emission norm compliant, the Xoom 160 is poised to offer a much more eco-friendly feature for its users. The ride through the city will be very much smooth with an automatic transmission, which leaves no effort required for shifting of gears.
Braking Suspension
The Xoom 160 will be completed with disc brakes at the front and rear; these brakes will provide safety and efficiency in stopping the bike. It will comprise telescopic front forks and, at the rear, a dual shock absorber suspension; together they will offer a much better ride, especially on uneven roads.
The 14-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tires take it to a performance where durability and grip are appropriately balanced for city commuting and the occasional long ride.
Design and Dimensions
Hero Xoom 160 is sure to look absolutely adventurous, given its maxi-scooter design. The scooter will feature LED headlamps, tail lights, and turn signals that significantly improve visibility and give a dash of modernism.
It will come with a stepped seat design that will make riding more comfortable, while the alloy wheels and sporty bodywork will give it an aggressive overall profile.
The smart functionalities on this scooter are highly useful, such as remote key ignition and smart find, so daily commuters can rightly be expected to streamline many things.
Features and Safety
The Xoom 160 will probably include all the features that make it a perfect scooter for modern bikers. Hero scooter is incorporated with LED lighting all around for the better visibility in low-lit conditions.
The electric start and pass light feature makes the scooter more functional in urban ride condition. Hero has clearly been concerned about safety; hence, it has provided a stand alarm and a pillion grab rail to make both the rider as well as the passenger safe from any form of ride-related hazards.
Although the Xoom 160 may not feature some of the more sought after amenities such as a touch screen display and over the air updates, it compensates for these lacks with useful features like smart find system and remote key ignition.
Price and Launch Date
The Hero Xoom 160 will reportedly hit the market sometime in October 2024 and the estimated price range would be in the range of ₹1.10 lakh to ₹1.20 lakh (ex-showroom).
Upon its launch, this scooter will compete with other models also in the premium scooter market such as Yamaha Aerox 155, Suzuki Burgman Street, and Honda Dio.
Sure to attract not only the normal commuters but also those in search of a stylish ride that would serve their needs, it is highly featured, and the price is just fantastic.