The model went unchanged more or less for 5 years and in 2004, got an electric self-start, a new sticker-job and name – CBZ. Many enthusiasts feel that the older version of the CBZ looked much better than the newer one. (The newer version eventually led the bike to its doom). The engine helped make the bike a legend. The CBZ (pronounced as CBZee) is a status symbol.
The bike was discontinued after 2005 September, due to low demand. Competition was eating away its share. The CBZ was significantly costlier than its competitors due to the high import content which were making low-quality ingeniously designed bikes. The CBZ with disc brake and electric start was priced at Rs. 65,000 on road whereas the competition was offering indigenous bikes with electric start, disk brake, alloys, gas charged shocks etc. for a price of Rs. 53,000 on road. This huge price difference led to the loss in demand for the CBZ and ultimately the model was discontinued. Also, the fuel efficiency about 46 kmpl was slightly less than the competitors (58 kmpl) with fuel efficiency being a major concern in a developing country like India.
It gave way to promote Honda's Unicorn and Hero Honda's Achiever which share a common engine platform.
Hero Honda CBZ Specifications
- Engine: 4-stroke, single cylinder , air - cooled, SOHC
- Displacement: 156.7 cc
- Clutch Type: Manual
- Clutch Secondary: Multi-plate wet
- Transmission: 5-speed 1 down 4 up
- Final Drive: Roller chain
- Ignition: Electronic
- Starting: Kick starter/ Electric
- Frame: Tubular single cradle
- Suspension: (Front )Telescopic hydraulic fork
- Suspension: (Rear ) Swing arm with hydraulic damper.
Step adjustment
- Dimensions: (L*W*H) 2100*755*1130 mm
- Wheel Base: 1335 mm
- Ground Clearance: 160 mm
- Kerb Weight: 138 kg/ 142 kg
- Tyres:Front/Rear: 2.75*18-42P/100/90*18-56P
- Max. Power: 12.8
- Max. Torque: 12.6Nm @6500rpm
- Max.Speed: 113 km/h (speed reading:135km/h)
- Fuel Tank: 12.5 1tr (2.5 ltr reserve)
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