Engineered by Hero Honda for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2000 Hero Honda CBZ pairs a 156.8 cc (9.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17.2 HP (12.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 12.5 Nm (9.2 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 109.7 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the CBZ measures 145 kg (320 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.43 kg per horsepower). The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 650 km (404 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 125 km/h (78 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Hero Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2000 to 2004, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
109.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.43 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~650 km (404 mi)
Engine
Displacement156.8 ccm (9.57 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power17.2 HP (12.5 kW))
Torque12.5 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.2 ft.lbs)
Compression8.5:1
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin 22mm slide type carburettor
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionDigital
LubricationWet Sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet
Performance
Top Speed125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)
Fuel Consumption2.00 litres/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases46.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
ExhaustSingle Coated stainless steel pipe
Chassis
Frame TypeSingle Chassi
Rake24.0°
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic fork
Rear SuspensionSwing arm with hydraulic damper- 5-step adjustment
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Weight
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Suspension
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Transmission
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