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The user suggests increasing the fuel tank capacity to at least 7-8 liters.
Wanted a gearless 2-wheeler with decent power for quick overtakes and ample storage for my daily commute to work. Considered 2 options: 1. Yamaha Aerox 155 2. Hero Xoom 160 Also considered the newly launched N-Torq 150 but didn’t check it since it had smaller 12-inch wheels and the colour combination was too flashy for my taste. Now coming to the Pros of Xoom 160 1. Good performance (initial acceleration is slightly better than Aerox) 2.Suspension is better set for Indian road conditions Wider Handlebar offers a big bike type feel and adds to comfort. 3.Has higher ground clearance than the Aerox. Now coming to Cons. 1. Body panels in some areas felt cheap and worse compared to Aerox. 2. Hero service and aftersales in my area is pathetic. Know a guy who's new Xpulse 210 was ruined by the Service center guys. The engine in the Xoom 160 is also new, time will tell the engineering and durability of the engine. The Xpulse 200 first gen engine had to be overhauled just after 30-35k kms. They fixed it in the later generations. Now coming to the Pros of Aerox. 1. Performance - While the initial acceleration may not be as quick the Xoom, the midrange grunt is similar (maybe due to vva) and the top end is better than the Xoom 160. As a result, you can effortlessly cruise at 100-105 and still have some power left for overtakes. 2. Engine – The 155cc Yamaha engine is a gem of an engine. It is proven and reliable. I am following the run-in period so I generally ride between 50-65 kph and I am getting a mileage of 45-46 kmpl as shown by the display. My sister’s Jupiter 125 attains the same mileage and it is only a 8PS Scooter. So the efficiency of this 155cc engine is commendable. Will check mileage using tank to tank method after the 1st service. 3. Handling, for some reason the Aerox felt nimbler than the xoom, maybe its due to the fact that the Aerox is lighter by 16 kgs and has a slightly narrower handlebar than the xoom. 4. Looks. The aerox looks unique and stands apart. I have had 2 people ask me about it after I took the delivery. 5. Mods – Aerox has endless list of mods. From bigger engine bore kits to racing CVT components to seat/suspension/fuel tank capacity upgrades everything is available. Cons of Aerox 1. Suspension - The suspension is just 4/10. The front is pliant and absorbs bumps but bottoms out when riding over medium sized potholes. The rear is too stiff. If the road has bumps you'll feel all of it. 2. Fuel Tank Capacity - Should have at least 7-8l of fuel tank. 3. Pillion seat comfort - You can only use the pillion seat for short city rides ~30-35 kms. Anything more and you'll feel pain in your butt. The pillion seat has thin cushioning and that extra stiff rear suspension adds pain to your butt. 4. Brakes - The brakes feel spongy. Should have added rear disc brakes. Now, the reason I still went with the Aerox is because of Yamaha's reliability and the tried and tested 155cc engine. Then come the mods. I plan to replace the rear suspension. For the front, the service centre guys have agreed to fill thicker grade fork oil which will fix the bottoming out issue. For the seat cushioning, there's a custom seat designer in my locality who generally makes seat cushions for different bikes like KTMs, Himalayans, Dominars etc. I plan to change the seat cushion. This and the rear Suspension change will improve the pillion seat comfort ten folds.