Hero Xoom 160 vs Vespa

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 3 Oct 2026.

Hero Xoom 160
Vespa

Hero MotoCorp

Xoom 160

From ₹1.43 Lakh

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Vespa

Vespa

From ₹1.27 Lakh

Full Vespa page Change
Hero Xoom 160Xoom 160 · ₹1.43 Lakh
VespaVespa 125 · ₹1.27 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Xoom 160: ₹1.43 Lakh Vespa: ₹1.27 Lakh (ahead) Vespa ₹16,460 cheaper
Braking Xoom 160: Single-channel ABS Vespa: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Xoom 160: 40 kmpl (ahead) Vespa: 37.5 kmpl Claimed
Power Xoom 160: 14.6 bhp (ahead) Vespa: 9.51 PS
Weight Xoom 160: 141 kg Vespa: 115 kg Seat height 785 vs 770 mm
Versions Xoom 160: 1 Vespa: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Xoom 160 for better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Vespa for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.43 Lakh
₹1.27 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.65 Lakh
₹1.43 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,769 a month
₹2,406 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
14.6 bhp
9.51 PS
Torque
Not listed
10.1 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
40 kmpl
37.5 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
156 cc
124.45 cc / 149.5 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, SOHC, 3-Valve, Air-Cooled, FI
Bore x Stroke
58.0 mm x 59.0 mm
52.0 mm x 58.6 mm (125) / 58.0 mm x 56.6 mm (150)
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
9.2:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Forced Air Cooled
Gearbox
Variomatic Drive (CVT)
Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
Clutch
Dry Centrifugal Clutch
Automatic Centrifugal Dry Clutch
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Belt Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 220 mm
Disc, 200 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 190 mm
Drum, 140 mm
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS (on 150) / Combined Braking System CBS (on 125)
Wheel Type
14-inch Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels
Cast Aluminium 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels (11" Front / 10" Rear or 12" F / 11" R on update)
Front Tyre Size
120/70-14 Tubeless (Block-pattern dual-purpose)
110/70-11 Tubeless (Front)
Rear Tyre Size
140/70-14 Tubeless (Block-pattern dual-purpose)
120/70-10 Tubeless (Rear)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Forks (33 mm)
Single-Sided Aircraft-derived Link Arm with Coil Spring and Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Rear Suspension
Twin Gas-charged Shock Absorbers
Dual-Effect Hydraulic Shock Absorber (4-step preload adjustable)
Frame Type
Underbone Spine Chassis with central fuel spine
Steel Monocoque Full-Metal Chassis
Wheelbase (mm)
1360 mm
1290 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
155 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
1980 mm
1770 mm
Width (mm)
765 mm
690 mm
Height (mm)
1280 mm
1140 mm
Seat Height (mm)
785 mm
770 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
141 kg
115 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
7.5 L (Reserve 1.5 L)
7.4 L (Reserve 1.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully Digital LCD Screen with Bluetooth Connectivity
Semi-digital Round Instrument Pod with LCD Screen (Trip, Odo, Fuel, Clock)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Call, SMS, music alerts)
No / Optional Bluetooth kit
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation)
No
USB Charging
Yes (USB charging port in front fairing)
Yes (Under-seat / glovebox USB charging socket)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
None
None
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No
Keyless Ignition
Yes (Smart Key system with remote seat opening, smart find)
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Twin Projector Full LED Headlamps with aggressive beak and DRLs
Full LED Round Headlamp with integrated circular LED DRL
Taillight
LED Taillamp
LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
LED
Bulb / Incandescent

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped maxi-scooter seat with lumbar support
Single-piece contoured luxury saddle with chrome grab rail
Under-Seat Storage
~25 Litres (fits full-face helmet, with boot lamp)
~17 Litres (under-seat storage) with boot light + Front Lockable Glovebox

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.43 Lakh
₹1.27 Lakh – ₹1.41 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
7 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

Xoom 160₹1.43 Lakh Vespa 150₹1.41 Lakh Vespa ₹2,613 less

On-road price in six cities

Xoom 160 Xoom 160 against Vespa Vespa 125

CityXoom 160VespaGap
Mumbai₹1.69 Lakh₹1.47 LakhVespa ₹22,064 less
Pune₹1.69 Lakh₹1.47 LakhVespa ₹22,064 less
New Delhi₹1.65 Lakh₹1.43 LakhVespa ₹21,570 less
Bengaluru₹1.79 Lakh₹1.56 LakhVespa ₹23,216 less
Chennai₹1.71 Lakh₹1.48 LakhVespa ₹22,228 less
Hyderabad₹1.75 Lakh₹1.52 LakhVespa ₹22,722 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Xoom 160 or the Vespa?

The Vespa, by ₹16,460 on the versions compared here: Xoom 160 Xoom 160 at ₹1.43 Lakh against Vespa Vespa 125 at ₹1.27 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.65 Lakh against ₹1.43 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Xoom 160 claims 40 kmpl against 37.5 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Xoom 160 Xoom 160 makes 14.6 bhp and the Vespa Vespa 125 makes 9.51 PS and 10.1 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,769 a month for the Xoom 160 and ₹2,406 for the Vespa, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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