Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme Review

I was very excited today morning because I was going to test drive the legendary Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme. On the first look, I was really astonished! The bike looked really cool! It was in fiery red colour and not many bikes in India have this colour.

The bike has very little resemblance to the old CBZ, the headlights got a completely new design. However this is a small disappointment to CBZ lovers because the new ones do not look as good as the old one and also looks a little small for a bike of this size. The first thing that one would notice in this bike is the indicator lights.

Both the back and front indicators merge with the main lights and it looks really nice and unique. The side part of the bike also got a significant face lift. The coloured body part connects as a single line from the tank to the tail lights and is very nicely contoured. Another feature which adds to its cool looks is the grip handle bars for the pillion rider… standing out as two individual horn like bars, it adds to the uniqueness of CBZ. Also the silencer is new and improved.

How does it perform?

When I took the bike for a test drive, the first thought that came up in my mind was ‘wow! this bike feels just like the Hero Honda Hunk’, then after checking the specifications, I noticed that both Hunk and CBZ have the exact same 149.2 cc Engine. So you can see Hero Honda Hunk Review for more information about performace of CBZ because both hae the same engine! The old CBZ had a 156 cc engine, but did not have the pickup and mileage as that of the present engine. Definitely Hero Honda has made some improvement in the engine for this new CBZ Xtreme. It is also claimed that this new model gives a better mileage than the old one, but I cannot be sure of that unless I hear from a real user of CBZ.

Features: The dash board has 3 dials, one for the speedometer, one for the rpm indicator and another for the fuel indicator… all of them descend in the order of the size… looks nice doesn’t it? The shock absorbers do not have the Gas shock absorber unit as it is advertised in Hunk and other bikes, but I would confidently say that it does not make the slightest difference in ride quality.

How does it stand out?

One of the biggest advantages that this bike has is the CBZ brand name. CBZ has been one of most passionate bikes for a very long time… the name alone is worth a price tag. CBZ was adopted from CBR, which is a very famous 600cc bike in foreign countries. The indicator lights and rear grip bars also make it unique because no other bike in the country has such a feature.

Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme comes in 5 great colours: Sports Red, Candy Blazing Red, Boon Silver Metallic, Black and Vibrant Blue Metallic.

Specifications:

Engine: Aircooled single cylinder 4 stroke OHC
Displacement: 149.2 cc
Maximum Power: 10.6 KW (14.4 PS) @ 8500 RPM
Maximal Torque: 12.8 N-m @ 6500 RPM
Gear Box: 5 Speed
Brakes: 240mm Front Disc and 130 mm Rear Drum
Tires: Front: 2.75 x 18 – 42P, Rear: 100/90 x 18 – 56P
Fuel Capacity: 12.3 Litres (+ 1.5 Ltrs Reserve)

Yamaha India Launches Yamaha YBR 110cc Bike

Adding to its portfolio of impressive and successful motorcycle models, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. unveiled its new motorcycle, Yamaha YBR 110 (pronounced as YBR One ten) in the Indian market. Yamaha YBR 110 comes with a decent yet stylish design and is targeted at middle income class people who want to have a stylish and comfortable commuter bike.

Speaking on the launch, Yukimine Tsuji, CEO & Managing Director, India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. said, "After successfully launching our bikes in the 150cc segment, we have now launched a commuter motorcycle YBR 110 which is stylish and has good ergonomics for comfortable day to day commuting. We have been studying the entry level market and wanted to launch a new bike at an affordable price and that would give satisfactory mileage. Like other Yamaha bikes, YBR 110 carries Yamaha DNA of Performance, Innovation & Design. We are confident that we will replicate the success of our premium segment bikes with the launch of all new YBR 110 in entry level space."

The bike has a stylish & brighter multi-reflector headlight for better visibility in night and its wind tunnel aerodynamic silhouette designed cowl has character lines that convey a sense of sharpness. Yamaha YBR 110 has modern fit & finish with easy reading instrument console including a fuel meter. Sharp graphics & grab rail add to the overall sporty style and character of the bike.

While the chiseled look, broad well-contoured fuel-tank gives a trendy modern look, the side panel and the tail cowl design showcase strong expression of down-force movement, and provide a visual display of sporty character. The bike's broad and comfortable seat design is such that it makes the ride fatigue-free for the rider and the pillion. The ideal ergonomics of seat, handlebar, riding posture, knee recess on the petrol tank are all designed for comfortable riding. Yamaha YBR 110 suspension’s characteristic of rebound damping along with fast and slow compression is very well suited for Indian road conditions.

The result is excellent handling, ride comfort and resistance to bottoming even in tandem riding. The twin cradle down tube type frame has optimum strength, rigidity balance and outstanding longitudinal & lateral stability resulting in excellent handling characteristics. As Yamaha bikes are known for durability and low maintenance, these specs rightly fit with the ad punch line of YBR 110 which is "Mazbooti aisi ki chalti jaaye".

Yamaha YBR 110 is priced at Rs. 41,000/- (Ex-Showroom, Delhi) and will be available in 3 colors - Black, Red and Black & Red combination.


Yamaha YBR 110 Specifications

Engine
Engine type: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Displacement: 106 cc
Bore & Stroke: 49.0 × 56.0 mm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Maximum power: 7.6PS / 7,500 rpm
Maximum torque: 7.85N.m / 6,000 rpm
Starting system: Self
Lubrication : wet sump
Cylinder layout: Single cylinder
Clutch type: Multiplate wet type
Ignition system: C.D.I
Gear box: 4-Speed Constant Mesh
Gear ratios: 1st=3.000, 2nd＝1.687, 3rd:=1.200, 4th=0.875

Chassis
Frame type: Double cradle type-Tubular
Front suspension: Telescopic Hydraulic
Rear suspension: Ajustable, Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Front brake: Drum
Rear brake: Drum (130mm Dia)
Front tyre: 2.75 X 18″ 4PR
Rear tyre: 3.00 X 18″ 6PR

Dimensions
Overall length x width x height: 2,000mm x 730mm × 1,050mm
Kerb Weight: 123 kg
Wheelbase: 1,290mm
Minimum ground clearance: 173mm
Engine oil volume: 1.1 liters
Fuel tank capacity: 13 liters

Source: India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd