Hero CD Dawn is simple with affordability and good performance. Modest 97.2 cc, this motorcycle is designed for the urban commuter who seeks a budget-friendly yet fuel-efficient ride. Though it’s discontinued, its memory lives in the practical features and comfort that come with the design.
With a pre-discontinuation price of ₹38,865, CD Dawn was one of the economical models in Hero’s segment and falls in the budget of a considerable amount of users.
Hero CD Dawn engine
Hero CD Dawn is equipped with a 97.2 cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine that provides 8.1 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 8.05 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. This simple power delivery makes the CD Dawn a perfect commuter that revolves around efficiency and easy usage. The 4-speed gearbox on the bike ensures a nice, easy ride even for newly initiated riders. With a mileage of 67.5 kmpl, this adds to its value as a cost-effective mode of transportation.
Safety Features
The Hero CD Dawn is all about the basic safety features that promise a secure ride for the user. Equipped with a pass light, that feature is very important in safe overtaking and signaling to other vehicles in traffic. Despite being on the simple end of the offering, the CD Dawn promises a safe and secure travel, especially for those rides in the city, who will need something at its simplest yet effective.
Dimensions and Weight
The kerb weight of the Hero CD Dawn is 105 kg. This makes it pretty light and easy to handle in tight spots of congestion in the cities. Compact dimensions measure 1,965 mm in length, 720 mm in width, and 1,045 mm in height. Ground clearance is well-set at 165 mm so that it can deal with minor road obstacles without too much trouble. 800mm seat height for various rider heights. The fuel tank capacity is 9.5 liters so that it does not need to be refuilled too often, which gives satisfactory commuting range.
Comfort and Convenience
Hero CD Dawn looks pretty comfortable featuring a solo seat style along with a pillion footrest for solo as well as two-up riding. The bike is equipt with shock absorbers at the front and adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear, thus providing a smooth ride over uneven roads for a comfortable ride. Additionally, the electric start system also makes it ready for daily use especially in busy routes when time matters most.
Body and Design
Hero CD Dawn: It has the strongest and most stable tubular double cradle frame. Its wheels are of spokes and tubeless tires, so it is sure to take you through any kind of road going all over again for that matter. There is a suspension system where the front is fitted with telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers and the rear adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers to make the ride smooth and stable for almost any city road or any other slightly ruffier terrain.
Competitive and Alternatives
Hero CD Dawn is out of production, but still has a few competitors in the commuter bike category. Among them are Hero HF Deluxe and Hero Splendor Plus, Honda Shine 100, TVS Sport, and Bajaj Platina 100. These models come close to each other, with a small difference in power, comfort, and price, therefore allowing the customer to choose what budget category commuter they would like.
Price and Availability
Before the Hero CD Dawn was discontinued, the motorcycle was priced at an affordable ₹38,865 and is considered one of the cheapest products in the Hero’s lineup. Although the CD Dawn is no longer in circulation, today Hero’s main stay, like the Hero HF 100, carry on a legacy of cost-effective commuter bikes bearing dependable mileage making this bike a preferred choice among daily commutators.