All-new Hero Xoom 125R showcased in India: Check top rivals
What's the story
Hero MotoCorp, one of the largest global bikemakers, showcased the all-new Xoom 125R at the recently-concluded 2024 Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi.
To recall, the sporty offering broke cover in November last year.
This was the first time the scooter made a public appearance on our shores.
With its launch expected soon, here's a look at its top rivals in our market.
About
Firstly, let's take a look at Hero Xoom 125R
Hero Xoom 125R features an apron-mounted LED headlamp with integrated X-shaped DRL, sequential LED indicators, 14-inch alloy wheels, and a digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity.
For rider safety, it has a disc brake on the front wheel and a drum brake on the rear wheel.
The sporty scooter draws power from a 125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that generates 9.4hp/10.16Nm.
Alternative #1
Honda Dio 125: Price starts at Rs. 83,400
Honda Dio 125 sports an apron-mounted LED headlamp, a wide handlebar, a flat footboard, sporty graphics, a large LED taillamp, split-type grab rails, and a digital instrument cluster.
It gets a disc brake on the front wheel and a drum brake on the rear wheel to ensure safety.
It is backed by a 123.97cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that develops 8.2hp/10.3Nm.
Alternative #2
TVS NTorq 125: Price begins at Rs. 84,636
TVS NTorq 125 has an apron-mounted LED headlight with DRLs, a wide handlebar, a side-mounted exhaust, a special dual-tone paint scheme with aggressive decals, 12-inch designer wheels, and a Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster.
For safety, it has a disc brake on the front wheel and a drum brake on the rear wheel.
Powering the scooter is a 124.8cc, three-valve, air-cooled engine that produces 9.25hp/10.5Nm.
Alternative #3
Yamaha Ray ZR 125 Fi Hybrid: Starts at Rs. 84,730
Yamaha RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid flaunts an apron-mounted LED headlamp, a tinted fly screen, a wide handlebar, knuckle guards, a Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster, and designer 12-inch alloy wheels.
The scooter ensures rider safety with a drum/disc brake on the front wheel and a drum brake on the rear wheel.
It runs on a 125cc, single-cylinder engine with a mild-hybrid power assist system (8hp/10.3Nm).
Alternative #4
Aprilia SR 125: Can be yours at Rs. 1.25 lakh
Aprilia SR 125 is one of the most expensive 125cc sporty scooters in India.
It gets a beak-like apron, a large LED headlight unit, a single-piece seat, sporty graphics, and large blacked-out alloy wheels.
For safety, it has a disc brake on the front wheel and a drum brake on the rear wheel.
It is powered by a 124.45cc, 3-valve single-cylinder engine (10hp/10.33Nm).