Yamaha has updated its maxiscooter — the Aerox 155, which has seen decent success in India. The launch of the Aerox in India has also opened up a new segment and Hero also sells a similar product, the Xoom 160. With both scooters offering similar riding experiences, has the update on the Yamaha given the Aerox an edge over its competition? Let’s take a look.
2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 vs Hero Xoom 160 — A quick overview
The Yamaha Aerox 155 has been on sale for a while and the market’s response to the scooter took Yamaha itself by surprise. The demand was more than what Yamaha expected. The scooter gets a sporty design, taking a step away from the traditional scooters we know and rides on large wheels, telescopic front forks, dual rear shocks, and a disc brake at the front.
The seat is large, and the scooter offers ample storage under the seat while offering a digital instrument console. In terms of the update, the scooter gets a new colour option, and it remains identical to the older model under the skin.
The Hero Xoom 160 gets similar equipment, but the design language looks more adventure-driven than sporty. The Hero Xoom 160 gets LED headlights – so does the Yamaha Aerox – a disc brake the front, a drum brake at the rear, and it gets a digital instrument cluster with navigation.
2025 Yamaha Aerox 155 vs Hero Xoom 160 — Engine specifications
The engine on the two scooters is the highlight and a first for India. Both scooters are powered by single-cylinder liquid-cooled engines mated to a CVT gearbox. They both make around the same power and torque.
| Specifications | Hero Xoom 160 | Yamaha Aerox 155 |
| Engine | 156cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled | 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Max Power | 14.6 bhp | 14.75 bhp |
| Max Torque | 14 Nm | 13.9 Nm |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
