Hero Honda CBZ Series
| Manufacturer | Hero Honda |
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| Parent company | Honda, Japan |
| Production | 1999–2004 |
| Successor | Hero Honda CBZ Star |
| Class | Commuter Sports, 2-Valve |
| Engine | 156.8 cc (9.57 cu in) 4-Stroke OHC Single-cylinder engine |
| Bore / stroke | 63.5 mm × 49.5 mm (2.50 in × 1.95 in) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Top speed | 125Kmph |
| Power | 12.8 HP@8000rpm |
| Torque | 12.5 Nm@4500rpm |
| Ignition type | CDI Ignition System |
| Transmission | 5 speed constant mesh, chain |
| Frame type | Tubular, Single Cradle Frame |
| Suspension |
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| Brakes |
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| Tires | Front : 2.75 x 18 – 42 P and Rear : 100 / 90 x 18 – 56 P |
| Wheelbase | 1,335 mm (52.6 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,100 mm (83 in) W: 755 mm (29.7 in) H: 1,130 mm (44 in) |
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 in) |
| Weight | 138 Kg (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.5 L (2.7 imp gal; 3.3 US gal), 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) Reserve |
| Fuel consumption | 40 Kmpl |
| Turning radius | 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in) |
| Ground clearance | 160mm |
The Hero Honda CBZ is a motorcycle launched in early 1999 by Hero Honda, with an original Honda 156.8cc single-cylinder engine. The styling of the bike was a scaled version of the Honda CB series.
The CBZ has an Over Square and Overhead camshaft engine with a Keihin slide type carburetor with accelerator pump. It has a larger spring operated nozzle to provide a richer fuel air mixture into the engine for better acceleration. An air injection to new emission standards, including Euro1.