CD Dawn

2006 Hero Honda CD Dawn Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2006 Hero Honda CD Dawn sport motorcycle, Hero Honda features a 97.2 cc (5.9 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 9.9 HP (7.2 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 7.9 Nm (5.8 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 101.9 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), 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 CD Dawn measures 108 kg (238 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.91 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,230 mm (48.4 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 2006 to 2007, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.