TVS Jupiter 125 vs Hero MotoCorp Xoom 125
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
TVS Jupiter 125 and Hero MotoCorp Xoom 125 are both petrol scooters and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹6,086 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Jupiter 125 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the Jupiter 125 and 7.5/10 for the Xoom 125.
Category by category
Price
Jupiter 125
The Jupiter 125 starts ₹6,086 lower (₹80,000 against ₹86,086), about ₹190 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Xoom 125
Xoom 125 claims 52.8 kmpl against 50 kmpl. That is roughly ₹212 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Xoom 125
Xoom 125 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 82 against 75 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Jupiter 125
Jupiter 125 adds combi-brake (cbs) and front disc brake that the Xoom 125 does not have on any variant.
City manners
Jupiter 125
Jupiter 125 is 12 kg lighter and lower in the seat (770 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Jupiter 125 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is family and shopping runs
- your priority is two-up city riding
Buy the Xoom 125 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
- your priority is riders wanting scooter performance
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Jupiter 125 | Xoom 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹80,000 | ₹86,086 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹92,800 | ₹99,500 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹96,450 | ₹97,510 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,456 | ₹4,776 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,11,206 | ₹2,19,286 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | TVSJupiter 125 | Hero MotoCorpXoom 125 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹80,000 | ₹86,086 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,540 | ₹2,730 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 124.8 cc | 124.6 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 1 Valves |
| Power | 8.2 bhp | 9.8 bhp |
| Torque | 10.5 Nm | 10.4 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 50 kmpl | 52.8 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | Automatic automatic |
| Starter | Self start only | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 95 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 108 kg | 120 kg |
| Fuel tank | 5.1 L | 5 L |
| Seat height | 770 mm | 777 mm |
| Ground clearance | 163 mm | 164 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1275 mm | 1327 mm |
| Length | — | 1978 mm |
| Width | — | 739 mm |
| Height | — | 1131 mm |
| Under-seat storage | 33 L | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 220 mm disc / 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | 130 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | IBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Rear suspension | Gas-charged, 3-step adjustable | Single Side Shock Absorber with Adjustor |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-12 | 110/80-14 |
| Rear tyre | 90/90-12 | 120/70-14 |
Jupiter 125 vs Xoom 125: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Jupiter 125 or the Xoom 125?
- The Jupiter 125 is cheaper by ₹6,086 at the base variant (₹80,000 against ₹86,086 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Jupiter 125 or the Xoom 125?
- The Xoom 125 claims 52.8 kmpl against 50 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Jupiter 125 and Xoom 125 in Delhi?
- About ₹6,700: roughly ₹92,800 for the Jupiter 125 and ₹99,500 for the Xoom 125, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,11,206 for the Jupiter 125 and ₹2,19,286 for the Xoom 125, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Jupiter 125 comes out ₹8,080 ahead.
