Hero Xoom 125 New Colour Scheme Spotted At Dealership Ahead Of Launch

The Hero Xoom 125 has been caught at a dealership in a fresh dark grey and gold dual-tone shade, months after its original launch at ₹86,900 ex-showroom in India. A unit photographed by dealer staff shows the new paint replacing the existing Matte Storm Grey option on the entry-level VX trim, and it's the first cosmetic update the scooter has received since it went on sale at the Auto Expo in January 2025. For anyone shortlisting a sporty 125cc scooter this festive season, that timing matters — a running update usually signals either a fresh model year or a way for Hero to keep the Xoom relevant against newer rivals.

What's Changed In The Xoom 125's New Colour Scheme

Look closely at the spotted unit and the shift isn't subtle. The lower half of the front apron now wears a golden panel instead of grey, and that same gold carries onto sharp side extensions running along the flanks. The floor skirt has been recoloured to match, giving the scooter a two-tone look that reads more premium in photos than the outgoing Matte Storm Grey ever did. Nothing about the mechanical package appears to have changed — this is a paint and trim update, not a spec refresh, and dealers haven't hinted at a price bump to go with it.

That's consistent with how Hero has treated the Xoom 125's colour lineup so far. The scooter currently comes in four shades split across two variants: the VX gets Metallic Turbo Blue and Matte Storm Grey, while the ZX adds Matte Neon Lime and Inferno Red at the top of the range. A fifth, gold-flecked option landing on the base VX would actually be unusual — Hero has typically reserved its boldest paint for the pricier ZX, so if this new shade does become official, it could nudge more buyers toward the cheaper trim than the brand may have planned.

Engine, Features And What Hasn't Changed

Under the bodywork sits the same 124.6cc air-cooled single that's been in the Xoom 125 since launch, making 9.8bhp at 7,250rpm and 10.4Nm of torque at 6,000rpm through a CVT automatic gearbox. Hero pairs that with 14-inch wheels at both ends — a genuine size advantage over most 125cc scooters, which stick to 12-inchers — plus a telescopic front fork and a combined braking system linking the front and rear drums. The instrument cluster is an LCD unit borrowed from the smaller Xoom 110, and it brings Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and call or SMS alerts, along with an illuminated start button and a USB charging port under the seat. None of this is expected to move when the new colour goes official.

Hero Xoom 125 Price And On-Road Cost In India

Ex-showroom, the Xoom 125 currently sits at ₹86,900 for the VX and ₹92,900 for the ZX in Delhi. Factor in RTO and insurance and the VX lands around ₹97,000–98,000 on-road, while a fully loaded ZX pushes past ₹1.04 lakh. Run that VX on-road figure through a standard 20% down payment over 60 months at 11% interest and the monthly outgo works out to roughly ₹1,700 — manageable for most urban commuters, though anyone stretching the tenure further should expect the total interest paid to climb quickly given how long a five-year scooter loan runs.

Hero Xoom 125 vs TVS Ntorq 125 vs Suzuki Avenis 125

The Xoom 125 was built to take on two established names, and the numbers show why Hero leaned on wheel size and price rather than outright power to make its case.

The Ntorq counters with a full digital console, ride modes and a stronger badge among performance-scooter buyers, and it's still the segment's best-seller by a wide margin. The Avenis leans on Suzuki's reliability reputation more than outright spec sheet appeal. Where the Xoom pulls ahead is wheel diameter — 14-inch rims soak up Indian road imperfections noticeably better than the 12-inch units on both rivals, which matters more on a daily commute than an extra half a horsepower ever will.

Real-World Mileage And Running Costs

Hero hasn't published a certified real-world mileage figure separate from ARAI numbers, but scooters in this engine and weight class typically return around 42-45kmpl once you account for city traffic and stop-start riding — expect the Xoom 125 to land in that range rather than at its laboratory-tested best. At 45kmpl and today's Delhi petrol price of ₹103 a litre, a rider covering 1,000km a month spends close to ₹2,290 on fuel, which is roughly what you'd pay running any 125cc scooter this hard. Service costs ten thousand kilometres in are likely to land around ₹3,500–4,000 across two visits, going by what Hero charges on comparable models in its lineup, though that figure isn't officially confirmed and can shift by city.

If you've already read up on the Xoom 110 or the bigger Xoom 160 on Drivio, this update slots into the same story — Hero refreshing the family's looks while keeping mechanicals untouched, a pattern that's held since the Xoom 125R and Xoom 160 were teased earlier this year.

None of this changes the case for the Xoom 125 itself. The bike remains a genuinely well-specced 125cc scooter with wheel sizes that punch above its price bracket, and a new colour on the cheaper VX trim only sweetens that deal if it arrives without a price hike. Buyers who've been waiting for a reason to pick the Xoom over the Ntorq now have one more. Check the on-road price and EMI for the Hero Xoom 125 in your city on Drivio.