Honda ADV 160 vs Hero Xoom 160: Detailed Comparison

The Honda ADV 160 and Hero Xoom 160 bring adventure-inspired styling to the premium scooter segment, but they differ in pricing, equipment and performance. The Honda ADV 160 has a more powerful engine, a larger fuel tank and a few additional convenience features, while the Hero Xoom 160 is more affordable and gets slightly wider tyres.

Here's how the two scooters compare against each other on paper.

Price & Variants

• The Hero Xoom 160 is Rs 25,002 cheaper than the Honda ADV 160, making it the more affordable option.

• The price difference is substantial, making the Xoom 160 the more attractive option in this category. 

Dimensions & Design

Specifications	Honda ADV 160	Hero Xoom 160	Difference
Wheelbase	1,333mm	1,348mm	+ 15mm
Ground clearance	175mm	155mm	- 20mm
Fuel tank capacity	8.1 litres	7 litres	- 1.1 litres
Seat height	780mm	787mm	+ 7mm
Kerb weight	137kg	142kg	+ 5kg

• The Hero Xoom 160 has a 15mm longer wheelbase which can lead to better straight line stability.

• The Honda ADV 160 has 20mm more ground clearance. This could be useful when navigating through uneven roads and larger speed breakers.

• The Honda ADV 160 has the larger fuel tank. Its 8.1-litre capacity exceeds the Xoom 160's 7-litre tank by 1.1 litres, which can be useful while commuting and while covering long distances.

• The Hero Xoom 160 has a seat height that's 7mm taller. The difference is small, but shorter riders might prefer the ADV 160’s shorter seat height.

• The Honda ADV 160 is 5kg lighter. This could make the scooter easier to manoeuvre when stationary and make it more agile on twisty roads.

• The Honda ADV 160 features a rugged, adventure-inspired design with a tall front apron, sharp body panels, a raised windscreen and a sporty rear profile.

• The Hero Xoom 160 features a sporty maxi-scooter design with a tall front apron, sharp bodywork, a twin-pod LED headlamp, a large windscreen and a muscular stance.

• The Honda ADV 1260 gets beautiful colour options, which you can explore in detail here.

• The Hero Xoom 160 gets four complementary colour schemes.

Underpinnings

Specifications	Honda ADV 160	Hero Xoom 160
Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Telescopic fork
Rear suspension	Twin shock absorbers	Twin shock absorbers
Front brake	Disc brake with single channel ABS	Disc brake with single channel ABS
Rear brake	Disc brake	Drum brake
Front tyre	110/80-14	120/70 - 14
Rear tyre	130/70-13	140/60 - 14

• Both scooters use telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers. 

• The Honda ADV 160 gets disc brakes at both ends with single-channel ABS.

• The Hero Xoom 160 has a front disc and a rear drum brake. It also gets single-channel ABS at the front, but its rear brake is a drum unit.

• The Honda ADV 160 has the advantage in the braking department as the rear disc brake should lead to better stopping power in the ADV 160.

• The Hero Xoom 160 gets a wider front tyre, which should better grip on straight roads..

Features

Specifications	Honda ADV 160	Hero Xoom 160
Full-LED lighting	Yes	No
Bluetooth connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB charging	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console	TFT	LCD
Underseat storage space	27 litres	22 litres

• The Honda ADV 160 gets a TFT instrument console. The Hero Xoom 160 has an LCD unit. This gives the ADV 160 an advantage in this department.

• Both scooters offer Bluetooth connectivity for navigation and call/SMS alerts.

• Both have USB charging. Riders can charge devices on either scooter, which is useful for daily commuting and longer rides.

Performance

Specifications	Honda ADV 160	Hero Xoom 160
Engine	156.93cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine	156cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine
Power	16.316PS at 8,750rpm	14.6PS at 8,000rpm
Torque	14.9Nm at 6,500rpm	14Nm at 6,250rpm
Gearbox	CVT	CVT

• The Honda ADV 160 has the larger engine. Its 156.93cc unit has a small capacity advantage over the Hero Xoom 160's 156cc engine. The difference is less than 1cc, so displacement alone is not a major differentiator here.

• Both scooters use liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engines.

• The Honda ADV 160 produces 1.716PS more power. Its 16.316PS output is higher than the Xoom 160's 14.6PS.

• The Honda ADV 160 also produces 0.9Nm more torque, giving it a small advantage in peak torque.

• The Honda ADV 160 makes peak power at higher rpm levels.

Verdict

The Honda ADV 160 and Hero Xoom 160 are similar scooters, with adventure-inspired styling and liquid-cooled engines. Their specifications, however, show different priorities: the Honda ADV 160 focuses on higher output and a more comprehensive feature list, while the Hero Xoom 160 undercuts it on price and offers wider tyres.

You should consider the Honda ADV 160 if you want more power and torque, you prefer a lighter scooter and you want a larger fuel tank and better features. The Hero Xoom 160 is the more affordable option.