Honda ADV160 vs Hero Xoom 160: Maxi-Scooters Compared
Here’s how the new ADV160 stacks up against the Xoom, on paper
Honda has recently unveiled the Honda ADV160. We compare it against the Hero Xoom 160 to find out which maxi-scooter is the better option.
Engine
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Specifications |
Honda ADV160 |
Hero Xoom 160 |
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Engine |
157 cc |
156 cc |
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Cooling type |
Liquid-cooled |
Liquid-cooled |
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Power |
16.3 PS |
14.6 PS |
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Torque |
14.9 Nm |
14 Nm |
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Gearbox |
CVT |
CVT |
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Fuel compliance |
E20-E85 |
E20 |
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The Honda ADV160 has a slight advantage over the Hero Xoom 160, producing more power and torque.
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The ADV160 is more future-ready, since the scooter is E85-compliant.
Underpinnings
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Specifications |
Honda ADV160 |
Hero Xoom 160 |
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Front Suspension |
Telescopic fork |
Telescopic fork |
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Rear Suspension |
Twin shock absorbers |
Twin shock absorbers |
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Front Brake |
Disc brake |
Disc brake |
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Rear Brake |
Disc brake |
Drum brake |
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Front Tyre |
14-inch tubeless |
14-inch tubeless |
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Rear Tyre |
13-inch tubeless |
14-inch tubeless |
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The ADV160 gets disc brakes at both ends, this should give better confidence during hard braking.
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The ADV160's smaller 13-inch rear tyre should make it a bit more capable on broken roads.
Features
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Specifications |
Honda ADV160 |
Hero Xoom 160 |
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Console |
TFT |
LCD |
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Phone connectivity |
Yes |
Yes |
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Navigation |
Turn-by-turn navigation |
Turn-by-turn navigation |
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Headlight |
LED |
LED |
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Tail light |
LED |
LED |
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Indicators |
LED |
Halogen |
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Keyless Ignition |
Yes |
Yes |
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ABS |
Single-channel ABS |
Single-channel ABS |
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Traction Control |
Yes |
No |
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The Honda ADV160 gets a TFT display, giving it a more premium feel.
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The ADV160 comes with all-LED lighting and traction control — the Xoom 160 misses out on both and uses halogen indicators
The ADV160 clearly has the edge here with its TFT display, all-LED lighting, and traction control.
BikeDekho Says
Both scooters pack an impressive feature set, but the Hero Xoom 160 stands out as a compelling option. Priced at Rs 1,44,787 (ex-showroom), it offers a better proposition if you are on a budget.
On the other hand, the Honda ADV 160 outperforms the Hero Xoom on paper. While it’s not yet launched, it is expected to be priced around Rs 1.6 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Hero Xoom 160 isn't the only rival. Check out Honda ADV160 vs Yamaha Aerox 155 to find the better Japanese maxi-scooter of the two.
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