Aprilia SXR GT 175 hp-e vs Hero Zoom 160: maxi-scooters compared, Aprilia Rs 15,000 cheaper
Aprilia's new SXR GT 175 hp-e costs about Rs 15,000 less than the Hero Zoom 160, which offers more power and a liquid-cooled engine.
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Scooters with powerful engines, good looks and features suited to daily commutes are finding favour in the Indian scooter market. Two models drawing attention in this segment are the Aprilia SXR GT 175 hp-e and the Hero Zoom 160. Aprilia has launched the SXR GT 175 hp-e to replace the older SXR 160. A look at their prices, engine power and features shows which scooter suits which buyer.
First, the price. The ex-showroom price of the Aprilia SXR GT 175 hp-e in Maharashtra is Rs 1,29,999. The ex-showroom price of the Hero Zoom 160 in Delhi is Rs 1,44,998. This makes the Aprilia scooter about Rs 15,000 cheaper. Both scooters come in a single variant, so buyers do not have to choose between variants.
In design, the Aprilia has a maxi-style look with a flat floorboard. The Hero Zoom 160 looks like an adventure scooter, with a large flyscreen, a dual-chamber LED headlamp and block-pattern tyres. The Aprilia comes in three colours, metallic blue, matte black and matte green, while the Hero Zoom 160 is offered in four colours.
On the engine, the Aprilia SXR GT 175 hp-e has a 174.7 cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine. It produces 13.26 PS of power and 14.14 Nm of torque. Compared with the older model, it gets 14-inch alloy wheels. Suspension consists of a telescopic fork at the front and a single shock absorber at the rear.
The Hero Zoom 160, on the other hand, has a 156 cc liquid-cooled, 4-valve engine that delivers 14.81 PS of power and 14 Nm of torque. Both scooters have a CVT transmission. Hero leads on power, while the Aprilia has the larger engine capacity. The Zoom 160 weighs 142 kg, has a seat height of 787 mm and ground clearance of 155 mm. It has a 7-litre fuel tank.
Among features, the Aprilia SXR GT 175 hp-e has a 5-inch TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity, call and music controls and turn-by-turn navigation. For braking, it has a 220 mm disc at the front, a drum brake at the rear and single-channel ABS.
The Hero Zoom 160 has keyless ignition, i3S idle start-stop technology, all-LED lighting, a USB charging port and Bluetooth connectivity with navigation. It has an LCD display instead of a TFT. It gets a 240 mm front disc and a rear drum brake with single-channel ABS.
Overall, buyers who want a lower price, a larger engine and a TFT display can look at the Aprilia SXR GT 175 hp-e. Those who prefer more power, a liquid-cooled engine and an adventure style may find the Hero Zoom 160 a good choice. It is important to take a test ride and judge real-world usability before making a final decision.
