Aprilia SXR GT 175 vs Rivals – Aerox 155, Xoom 160, ADV160

Maxi-style scooters are rising in popularity in India, as enthusiasts get increasingly aware of their design and functional superiority

Aprilia recently launched the new SXR GT 175 with multiple updates. It works as a replacement for the older SXR 160. Aprilia SXR GT 175 brings key mechanical and feature upgrades, along with new paint and graphics, while retaining the maxi-scooter silhouette and touring-focused stance of its predecessor. Here’s a quick comparison of SXR GT 175 vs. rivals Honda ADV160 vs. Yamaha Aerox 155 vs. Hero Xoom 160 to better understand the options available.

Aprilia SXR GT 175 hp-e Vs. rivals – Performance

While having the largest displacement engine in this group, Aprilia SXR GT 175 does not have the highest power and torque output. This could be due to the engine’s air-cooled setup. All other scooters in this group have a liquid-cooled engine. Honda ADV160 has the highest power and torque output of 16.3 hp and 14.9 Nm. Aerox 155 has second best power output of 15 hp, followed by Xoom 160’s 14.8 hp and SXR GT 175’s 13.3 hp.

While relatively lower in power output, Aprilia SXR GT 175 has second-best torque at 14.14 Nm. This can come in handy during fast acceleration and quick overtakes. Xoom 160 and Aerox 155 have torque output of 14 Nm and 13.9 Nm, respectively. Power to weight ratio is most optimized for Aerox 155 at 119.05 hp/ton. Second best is Honda ADV160 (118.98 hp/ton), followed by Xoom 160 (104.23 hp/ton) and SXR GT 175 (100.76 hp/ton). All scooters have a CVT transmission.

Specs, features comparison

Aprilia SXR GT 175 offers a good 170 mm of ground clearance. However, this is not the best since Honda ADV160 has a slightly better 175 mm of ground clearance. Xoom 160 and Aerox 155 have a ground clearance of 155 mm and 145 mm, respectively. Aprilia SXR GT 175’s seat height of 800 mm seems good, although Xoom 160 and Aerox 155 have slightly better numbers at 787 mm and 790 mm, respectively.

Xoom 160 is the heaviest in this group at 142 kg, followed by ADV160 (137 kg), SXR GT 175 (132 kg) and Aerox 155 (126 kg). Aprilia SXR GT 175, Xoom 160 and Yamaha Aerox 155 use a disc-drum combo, whereas Honda ADV160 has disc brakes at both ends. Single channel ABS is standard for all four scooters. Aprilia SXR GT 175 has telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock unit at the rear. The other three scooters have telescopic forks and twin rear shock absorbers.

In terms of tech integration, Aprilia SXR GT 175 and Honda ADV160 are relatively better equipped with TFT displays. These also have a better overall feature package. Xoom 160 and Aerox 155 use LCD screens and have features like access to calls, SMS and turn-by-turn navigation. All scooters have a keyless system, although Aerox offers this with the top-spec ‘S’ variant.

For enhanced safety, Honda ADV160 and Aerox 155 are equipped with traction control. Features like auto stop/start and silent starts, powered by an integrated starter motor generator, are available with Xoom 160, ADV160 and Aerox 155. Common features across all scooters include front storage, USB charging port and LED lighting. Honda ADV is more future-ready, as it is the only scooter in this group to offer E85 compatibility.

Price comparison

Aprilia SXR GT 175 is the most accessible in this group, available at a starting price of Rs 1.30 lakh. Honda ADV160 has the highest price tag at Rs 1.70 lakh. Hero Xoom 160 and Yamaha Aerox 155 are priced competitively at Rs 1.45 lakh and Rs 1.46 lakh-1.50 lakh, respectively.