Hero Honda CBZ
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Hero Honda CBZ, 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
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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.
The model went unchanged more or less for 5 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.
'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.
Honda CB series
One of the most extensive lines of Honda motorcycles is the CB Series which contains many of their most revered earlier models. Many CB models are still sold as commuting and cruising bikes. All CB series motorbikes have inline engines...
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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
Air-fuel ratio
Air–fuel ratio is the mass ratio of air to fuel present in an internal combustion engine. If exactly enough air is provided to completely burn all of the fuel, the ratio is known as the stoichiometric mixture, often abbreviated to stoich...
into the engine for better acceleration. An air injection system injects fresh air into the exhaust port, to meet the emission norms.
CBZ
- Engine: 4-stroke, single cylinder, air - cooled, SOHC
- Displacement: 156.8 cc
- Clutch Type: Manual
- Clutch Primary: -
- Clutch Secondary: Multi-plate wet
- Transmission: 5-speed:1-down,4-up
- CarburetorCarburetorA carburetor , carburettor, or carburetter is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. It is sometimes shortened to carb in North America and the United Kingdom....
: Keihin slide type with accelerator pump (Transient Power Fuel Control System) - Final Drive: Roller chain
- Ignition: Electronic CDI
- Starting: Kick starter/ Electric starter(Optional)
- Frame: Tubular single semi-cradle with engine as stressed member
- Suspension: (Front )Telescopic hydraulic fork
- Suspension: (Rear ) Swing arm with dual hydraulic damper- 5-step adjustment
- Dimensions: (L*W*H) 2100*755*1130 mm
- Wheel Base: 1335 mm
- Braking: (Front) 240mm Disc from NISSIN
- Braking: (Rear) 130mm Drum
- Ground Clearance: 160 mm
- Kerb Weight: 138 kg/ 141 kg
- Tyres:Front/Rear: 2.75*18-42P/100/90*18-56P
- Fuel tank: 12.5 1tr (2.5 ltr reserve)
The model went unchanged more or less for 5 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 X-treme
In 2007, a new variant featuring the existing Honda UnicornHonda Unicorn
The Honda Unicorn is a motorcycle developed by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India and introduced in 2005. It was the first motorcycle in India to feature a mono-shock. The motorcycle was built and designed by the Honda R&D team based in Osaka, Japan. It was internally called the CBF150M. The engine...
'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
Hero honda hunk
Hero Honda Hunk is a 150 cc motorcycle launched by Hero Honda Motors India Ltd in October 2007. It is offered in two variants, kick-start and self-start.-Comfort and handling:...
, which features the same power train.