The Maestro Xoom VX is the only one in the class to feature cornering lights.
Hero has launched the Maestro Xoom in three variants – LX, VX and ZX – priced at Rs 68,599, Rs 71,799 and Rs 76,699, respectively. These prices are introductory and it is unclear at the moment till when they will be valid.
- Maestro Xoom equipped with i3s start/stop tech
- Only ZX variant gets cornering lights
- Same engine as Maestro Edge 110, Pleasure+
Hero Maestro Xoom: tech-laden 110cc scooter
The Hero Maestro Xoom’s top-spec ZX variant is the only one equipped with cornering lights, which is a first for the 110cc scooter segment. Essentially, these lights illuminate the road in the direction the scooter leans. The scooter has a gyroscopic/ acclererometer sensor that sends the signal to the cornering lamps once the scooter is leaned into a corner. The cornering lamps don’t come on when the scooter is stationary and the handlebar is turned. The scooter has to be in motion.
Exclusive to the ZX variant are features such as Hero’s XTEC bluetooth connectivity system enabling notification alerts on the digital dash, a front disc brake and diamond-cut alloy wheels.
The mid-spec VX variant gets a digital dash (with a different backlight) but makes do without the connectivity features mentioned above. The base LX variant is the only one that gets a digi-analogue dash setup and can be optioned with the USB charger, glove box and boot light.
Hero Maestro Xoom: underpinnings
The Hero Maestro Xoom features the same 110.9cc engine as the Maestro Edge 110 and the Pleasure+ and it is in the same state of tune as well. The air-cooled, single-cylinder mill churns out 8hp at 7,250rpm and 8.7 Nm of torque at 5,750rpm. All variants of the Maestro Xoom are equipped with Hero’s i3s start/stop technology which can be turned off as well.
The chassis is the same unit as Hero’s other 110cc offerings but has been tweaked specifically for the Maestro Xoom. The telescopic fork and twin shock absorbers are entirely new.
The VX and ZX variants come equipped with a wider 100/80-12 rear tyre while the LX variant makes do with a 90/90-12 unit. The 90/90-12 sized front tyre stays common to all.
Seat height is an approachable 770mm and the ground clearance stands at 155mm. The top-spec ZX variant is the only one to feature a 190mm front disc brake and the other two make do with a 130mm drum brake at the front. At the rear, all variants are equipped with a 130mm drum brake.
The LX and VX variants of the Maestro Xoom weigh 108 kg while the ZX weighs 109 kg. Fuel tank capacity stands at 5.2 litres for all three variants. Hero says the Maestro Xoom isn’t OBD-2 compliant as of now.
Hero Maestro Xoom: pricing and rivals
Prices for the Maestro Xoom start at Rs 68,599 for the base LX variant and go up to Rs 76,699 for the top-spec ZX variant. At this price, the top-spec ZX undercuts the recently-launched Activa H-Smart by over Rs 4,000. The Maestro Xoom also undercuts the TVS Jupiter, which is priced between Rs 69,990 – Rs 86,263. It bears mentioning, however, that these prices are introductory.
All prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi.