Hero MotoCorp launched its range of Xoom scooters by launching the Xoom 125 and Xoom 160. While the latter is a proper Maxi-style, the former takes a slightly different approach with a sporty yet practical design. It goes straight up against the Ntorq 125, the sportiest 125cc scooter in the market.
Let us look at how these two sporty looking 125cc scooters fare against each other.
Hero Xoom 125 Vs TVS Ntorq 125: Dimensions
| Dimensions | Hero Xoom 125 | TVS Ntorq 125 |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 120 | 118 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 777 | 770 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 164 | 155 |
| Overall Length (mm) | 1,978 | 1,861 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 739 | 710 |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1,131 | 1,164 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,327 | 1,285 |
| Fuel tank capacity (litres) | 5 | 5.8 |
| Underseat storage (litres) | NA | 20 |
The Hero Xoom 125 is marginally heavier and significantly taller and wider than TVS Ntorq 125. The Xoom also offers a longer wheelbase and a higher ground clearance. The Ntorq holds the advantage of a more accessible saddle and a slightly larger fuel tank.
Hero Xoom 125 Vs TVS Ntorq 125: Features
Hero Xoom 125 is a decently equipped scooter with features like LED headlamp and taillamp, a first-in-segment sequential LED turn indicators, a digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity with call and text alerts, turn-by-turn navigation, illuminated start button, USB charging port, and front glove box with phone charger.
Xoom 125 is evenly matched by TVS Ntorq with features such as LED headlight and taillight, a digital instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity with call and text alerts, USB charging port and navigation assist. The Ntorq holds the edge with information like last parked location and ride stats that can be accessed via the SmartXonnect application.
Hero Xoom 125 Vs TVS Ntorq 125: Hardware specs
There is nothing to choose between the Xoom and Ntorq when it comes to hardware, both matching each other. The only major difference is that the Xoom 125 rides on 14-inch alloy wheels which are the largest in its segment. The Ntorq rolls on 12-inch units instead.
| Specifications | Hero Xoom 160 | Yamaha Aerox 155 |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Single Side Shock Absorber with Adjustor | Coil spring with Hydraulic Dampers |
| Front Brake | Disc | 220 mm disc |
| Rear brake | 120 mm drum | 130 mm drum |
| Braking system | Combi braking | Combi braking |
| Front Tyre Size | 110/80 – 14 | 100/80 – 12 |
| Rear Tyre Size | 120/70 – 14 | 110/80 – 12 |
| Chassis Type | Underbone | Underbone |
Hero Xoom 125 Vs TVS Ntorq 125: Powertrain specs
Performance of both scooters are comparable with similarly displaced air-cooled engines. In the Race XP edition, the Ntorq offers the best power and torque outputs in the 125cc category. Whereas for the rest of the variants, the output is slightly lower than what the Xoom 125 offers.
| Specifications | Hero Xoom 125 | TVS Ntorq 125 |
| Engine | 124.6cc single-cylinder, air-cooled | 124.8cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled |
| Max Power | 9.8 bhp | 9.25 bhp || 10.06 bhp (Race XP) |
| Max Torque | 10.4 Nm | 10.5 Nm || 10.8 Nm (Race XP) |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Top speed | NA | 98 kmph |
Hero Xoom 125 Vs TVS Ntorq 125: Price
Hero Xoom 125 is available in two variants: VX and ZX, priced at Rs 86,900 and Rs 92,900, respectively. On the other hand, TVS Ntorq is priced between Rs 86,982, and Rs 1,05,982 (all prices ex-showroom).
| Hero Xoom 125 | TVS Ntorq 125 | |
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 86,900 – 92,900 | Rs 86,982 – 1,05,982 |
