Hero Xoom 160 vs Yamaha Aerox 155: Which One Should You Get

Hero Xoom 160 is the first ever maxi sports scooter from the brand which has generally stuck to lower cc scooters until now, focusing more on the mass market segment. But with the Auto Expo 2025, things have changed and the homegrown brand has rolled the dice for play at performance scooters. However, the field is not empty, as it directly lands in the playground of Yamaha Aerox 155m which has been around for some time now, and that too with tasteful success. So which one is the better pick? Read on as we compare both these rivals side by side and come to a conclusion section by section in this article. But before that, make sure you are a part of our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel, specifically curated for all the avid petrolheads to never miss out on any automotive updates.

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Styling And Dimensions

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

While the table above is self-explanatory, the Hero Xoom gets higher ground clearance, with a bigger fuel tank, and is also heavier than the Yamaha Aerox 155. However, it is the Aerox that gets a higher seat height and a slightly longer wheelbase although by just 2 mm, but since we are talking about concrete numbers, it has to be mentioned! Although both carry almost nearing numbers, the weight of the Xoom 160 will feel more planted on the road, also meaning that the engine will have to work extra moving that weight as well.

However, when it comes to looks, both the scooters look like a typical maxi-scooter with a sculpted body frame with a swept-up exhaust and chunky alloys, and a single-piece seat raised towards its tail. This is a subjective call where both of them look quite aggressive, personally, my pick would be the Yamaha Aerox 155, but for some others, it is the Hero Xoom 160 that looks better.

Hardware

The Xoom 160 and Aerox 155 exhibit subtle differences in their chassis and suspension. The Xoom boasts a slightly larger front disc and a wider front tire, suggesting a focus on stability and braking performance. It's interesting to note that the Xoom runs on more off-road-oriented tires, while the Aerox favors road-biased rubber. A key concern with the Aerox has always been its relatively stiff rear suspension. It remains to be seen whether the Hero can provide a more comfortable ride quality on Indian roads, something we can tell only after we test out the scooter in real life, until then, check out the table for concrete numbers.

	Hero Xoom 160	Yamaha Aerox 155
Tyres	120/70-14- Front / 140/60-14- Rear	110/80-14-Front / 140/70-14- Rear
Brakes (Front/Rear)	240mm disc / 130mm drum	230mm disc / 130mm Drum

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Hero Xoom 160 vs Yamaha Aerox 155: Engine

Both the Hero Xoom 160 and Yamaha Aerox 155 are equipped with advanced 4-valve, liquid-cooled engines that deliver nearly identical peak power at the same RPM. However, the Aerox 155, being lighter, boasts a higher power-to-weight ratio, suggesting it might have a slight edge in acceleration.

	Xoom 160	Aerox 155
Engine	156cc	155cc
Power	14.4hp at 8,000rpm	14.7hp at 8,000rpm
Torque	14Nm at 6,500rpm	13.9Nm at 6,500rpm

Pricing

While the Hero Xoom 160 price starts at Ex-showroom Rs. 1.48 lakhs, the Yamaha Aerox 155 starts at Rs. 1.49 lakhs and goes up to Rs. 1.53 lakhs. With pricing having little to almost no effect in such close calls, it is the trust and appeal that ultimately drives consumer behavior.