Hero Honda CBZ Series
 | It has been suggested that Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since August 2011. |
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| Manufacturer | Hero Motocorp |
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| Parent company | Hero |
| Production | 1999–2012 |
| Predecessor | CBZ |
| Successor | CBZ xtreme |
| Engine | Air cooled, 4 - stroke single cylinder OHC |
| Transmission | 5 Speed constant mesh |
| Suspension | Front : Telescopic hydraulic type and Rear : Rectangular swing arm with 5 step adjustable gas reservoir suspension |
| Brakes | Front :Nissin Disc Dia 240 mm and Rear : drum 130 mm |
| Tires | Front : 80 / 100 x 18 – 47 P and Rear : 100 / 90 x 18 – 56 P |
| Wheelbase | 1,325 mm |
| Dimensions | L: 2,080 mm W: 765 mm H: 1,145 mm |
| Weight | 141 kg (311 lb) (dry) 148 kg (Brakes - FR/ RR --> Disc/ Drum) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.1 litre |
| Oil capacity | 1000 ml |
| Fuel consumption | 38-43 kmpl |
| Related | CBZ xtreme |
The Hero Honda CBZ was a motorcycle launched in early 1999 by Hero Honda Motors, with an original Honda 156.8 cc engine. The styling of the bike was a scaled version of the famous Honda CB series.
The over-square engine, that met Euro1, was fed by a Keihin slide type carburetor with accelerator pump for better pick-up. It makes use of a larger spring operated nozzle to provide a richer fuel air mixture into the engine for better acceleration. An air injection system injects fresh air into the exhaust port, to meet the emission norms.
CBZ
The model went unchanged more or less for five years. In 2004, a new variant called CBZ* (star) featuring new graphics was introduced to boost sales. The bike did not feature any engine or performance upgrades. The only change was in its carburetor, it was changed from the Sliding Type carburetor to a conventional CV carburetor, which increased the fuel-efficiency but hampered the pick-up, the greatest feature of the bike. The bike was discontinued after 2005 September. The CBZ was followed after a gap of two years by the CBZ-Xtreme which was a totally new product platform featuring a Honda 149 cc engine and five-speed gearbox.
CBZ Xtreme
In 2007, a new variant featuring the existing Honda Unicorn's 149 cc engine was introduced. This was priced higher than the company's Achiever model. Nevertheless, this bike did not feature a mono-shock suspension.
The bike has undergone a major visual makeover in late 2008 and is the more expensive 150 cc offering from Hero Honda compared to the Hunk, which features the same power train.
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