- The Hero Zoom 160 gets a maxi-scooter design with a 156 cc liquid-cooled engine and a large 22 liter storage.
- The Aprilia SR 175 hp.e scooter comes with a TFT display, full-LED lighting and is priced at Rs 20,000.
- Both these premium scooters are challenging each other in the Indian market in terms of performance and budget.
The demand for premium and sporty scooters is growing rapidly in the Indian two-wheeler market. In this race two powerful scooters Hero Xoom 160 and Aprilia SR 175 hp.e are challenging each other. On one hand Hero's scooter comes with an adventure-maxi design, while on the other hand Aprilia has emphasized its sporty and aggressive look. A detailed comparison of both these premium scooters is as follows,
Engine and performance
Both the cars have different technology in terms of engines. Despite having a smaller cc engine, the Hero Zoom 160 generates more power. On the other hand, Aprilia's engine is bigger and gives better torque initially.
- Hero Xoom 160: It features a 156 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. This engine generates 14.6 PS of power at 8,000 rpm and 14 Nm of torque at 6,250 rpm. Liquid-cooling keeps the engine temperature under control on long journeys.
- Aprilia SR 175 hp.e: It has a 174.7 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. This engine churns out 13.26 PS of power at 7,200 rpm and 14.14 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. This car offers good performance in city and traffic as more torque is available at low rpm.
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Features and Technology
Aprilia looks a bit ahead in terms of modern features.
- Lighting and Display: The Aprilia gets full-LED lighting and a sophisticated TFT console. Hero Zoom 160 comes with an LCD console.
- Connectivity and Utility: Both scooters offer Bluetooth connectivity and USB ports for mobile charging.
- Storage Space: Hero Zoom 160 offers a huge underseat storage space of 22 liters, which is very convenient for everyday use.
Handling and Underpinnings
The balance and riding comfort of both scooters depends on the suspension and tires.
- Suspension: The Hero Zoom 160 gets twin shock absorbers at the rear, while the Aprilia gets a monoshock suspension. A monoshock provides better control while driving at high speeds.
- Braking and Tyres: For safety both the scooters are equipped with single-channel ABS with disc brake at the front wheel and drum brake at the rear wheel. The Hero Zoom 160 gets 14-inch wide tyres, which provide excellent grip on the road.
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Price, Size and design
- Price: The Hero Zoom 160 is priced at ₹1,43,498 ex-showroom. Whereas the Aprilia SR 175 hp.e is priced at ₹1,22,969 (ex-showroom). That means Aprilia is cheaper than Hero by ₹20,529.
- Size and Color: The Hero Zoom 160 gets a wheelbase of 1348 mm, ground clearance of 155 mm, seat height of 787 mm and weighs 142 kg. This car is available in four colors namely Canyon Red, Matte Rainforest Green, Submit White and Matte Volcanic Grey. The Aprilia car is available in Matte Prismatic Dark and Glossy Tech White colors.