CD-Dawn 100

2011 Hero Honda CD-Dawn 100 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Hero Honda's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Hero Honda CD-Dawn 100 utilizes a 97.2 cc (5.9 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 7.8 HP (5.7 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft) at 4,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.2 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,500 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the CD-Dawn 100 measures 107 kg (236 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (13.72 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,235 mm (48.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 10.5-liter (2.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Hero Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2010 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.