Hero Honda CBZ Series

Hero Honda CBZ
ManufacturerHero Honda
Parent companyHonda, Japan
Production1999–2004
SuccessorHero Honda CBZ Star
ClassCommuter Sports, 2-Valve
Engine156.8 cc (9.57 cu in) 4-Stroke OHC Single-cylinder engine
Bore / stroke63.5 mm × 49.5 mm (2.50 in × 1.95 in)
Compression ratio8.5:1
Top speed125Kmph
Power12.8 HP@8000rpm
Torque12.5 Nm@4500rpm
Ignition typeCDI Ignition System
Transmission5 speed constant mesh, chain
Frame typeTubular, Single Cradle Frame
Suspension
  • Front: telescopic fork
  • Rear: swingarm
Brakes
  • Front: 240 mm disc
  • Rear: 130 mm drum
TiresFront : 2.75 x 18 – 42 P and Rear : 100 / 90 x 18 – 56 P
Wheelbase1,335 mm (52.6 in)
DimensionsL: 2,100 mm (83 in)
W: 755 mm (29.7 in)
H: 1,130 mm (44 in)
Seat height805 mm (31.7 in)
Weight138 Kg (dry)
Fuel capacity12.5 L (2.7 imp gal; 3.3 US gal), 2.5 L (0.55 imp gal; 0.66 US gal) Reserve
Fuel consumption40 Kmpl
Turning radius2.10 m (6 ft 11 in)
Ground clearance160mm

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.