Hero Xoom 110 vs. the competition

Hero Motocorp has launched its three-motorcycle lineup for the Philippine market just recently. Part of the three models is the Xoom 110, a small displacement scooter that packs decent features with an appealing price tag.

But how does the newcomer fare against veteran nameplates in the segment? Today, we’re going to find out as we pit the Hero Xoom 110 against the competition.

Before we begin, here’s a quick Hero Xoom 110 spec check:

• Engine: 110 cubic centimeters (cc)
• Power: 8.05 horsepower (hp)
• Torque: 8.70 Newton-meters (Nm)
• Suspension: telescopic hydraulic (front), spring-loaded hydraulic dampers (rear)
• Brakes: disc brake (front) drum brake (rear)
• Wheels: 12 inches
• Tires: 90/90
• Instrument cluster: digital

Other notable features:

• Bluetooth connectivity
• SMS alert
• Caller ID

The Hero Xoom is priced at P69,900 and is offered in three colors, namely Sports Red, Matte Abrax Orange, and Black.

Now that you’ve seen what the Hero Xoom has to offer, here are some alternatives for those looking for available options.

TVS Dazz 110

The TVS Dazz is a city scooter touted to offer decent performance and comfort for an affordable price.

At its core is a 110 cc engine that puts out some 8.7 hp with 8.7 Nm. It gets an electric starter as well as a kick-start system, which is always helpful. Stopping power comes from a disc brake at the from as well as a drum brake at the rear.

Suspension-wise, the TVS Dazz 110 telescopic shock absorbers — front and back. It rides on 14-inch wheels wrapped in 80/90 tires at the front and 90/80 tires at the rear, both of which are tubeless.

Notably, the TVS Dazz 110 comes with a USB phone charger, a “lock bracking” (which probably means brake lock) feature, as well as an easy-to-read analog instrument panel.

The TVS Dazz 110 can be had in either Grey Red, Pink, or White Red colors and has a sticker price of P59,900.

Motorstar Easyride 125

A little over the aforementioned modes’ weight class, the Motorstar Easyride 125 packs a 124.6 cc engine with a carburetor mated to a continuously variable transmission.

It also gets both an electric starter and a kick starter, which is convenient since riders can jump the scooter should the electronic ignition fail.

Motorstar Philippines gave it a front fork suspension with a rear monoshock. It rides on 14-inch wheels shod in a 70/90 tire at the fore and an 80/90 tire at the rear. Both rubber are tubeless.

It comes in a handful of color variants and is priced at P46,500.

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