The Hero CBZ is a discontinued 149 cc air-cooled motorcycle with a 5-speed gearbox. BikeDekho lists 14.19 PS @ 8500 rpm maximum power and 13 Nm @ 6500 rpm maximum torque. It has a 148 kg kerb weight.
The Hero CBZ is a commuter motorcycle from Hero MotoCorp. It was launched in 1999 and has since been discontinued. Mechiee still services it at your doorstep. Commuter bikes are built for everyday riding: economical, easy to handle and inexpensive to run and maintain. With a 156.8 cc engine it sits in the 150–250 cc class.
Power comes from a 156.8 cc single-cylinder air-cooled carburetted engine that makes 14.19 PS at 8,500 rpm and 13 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. Divide power by kerb weight and it has about 96 PS per tonne; by that measure, there is enough go for confident city riding and relaxed highway cruising. It has both electric and kick start.
It has a 5-speed manual gearbox, and a chain carries drive to the rear wheel. It uses a wet multi-plate clutch.
It is built around a diamond frame. Suspension is by telescopic fork, 117 mm travel at the front and double sided swingarm 5-way adjustable shock absorbers at the rear. Braking is by a disc at the front and a drum at the rear. It rides on 18-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres — 2.75 x 18 at the front and 100/90 x 18 56P at the rear.
The seat is 795 mm off the ground, which is about average and suits most riders. It weighs 148 kg ready to ride. Ground clearance is 145 mm — adequate, though tall speed breakers need care. It is 2,080 mm long, with 1,325 mm between the axles. It carries 13.0 L of fuel.
Equipment includes an analogue and digital instrument console and a halogen headlamp.
For the Hero CBZ, Mechiee offers a fixed ₹1,199 doorstep service.
It is best suited to daily commuting and riders who put running costs first.
Its chain drive needs regular cleaning, lubrication and slack adjustment. Being carburetted, it benefits from an occasional carburettor clean, especially if it has stood unused.
These figures come from a single publication (BikeDekho) and have not been confirmed against the manufacturer. The model is discontinued. Exact values can differ slightly by variant and model year.
Sources: BikeDekho, Bikesmedia
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Mechiee doorstep service
₹1,199
Mechiee's fixed doorstep service price for this model.
Follow the schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. A regular service is the cheapest way to catch small problems before they become expensive ones.
Engine oil is the single most important consumable to keep fresh. Top up between services if the level drops, and change it on schedule.
With Disc and Drum brakes, check pad or shoe wear, lever and pedal free play, and braking feel at every service.
A clean, correctly tensioned and lubricated chain lasts longer and wastes less power. Check slack regularly, especially after riding in rain or dust.
A clogged air filter or worn spark plug shows up as hard starting, weak throttle response and poorer fuel economy. Both are checked at a regular service and replaced when worn.
Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which lowers its boiling point. Have its level and condition checked and change it on the interval in the owner's manual.
This bike runs 2.75 x 18 / 100/90 x 18 56P tyres. Check pressure, tread depth and sidewalls, and replace tyres that are worn or cracked.
Weak starting, dim lights or a flickering console are early signs the battery or charging system needs a look.
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Doorstep service₹1,199
Mechiee mechanics service the Hero CBZ at your doorstep across 119 areas of Pune, with bigger jobs handled at a Mechiee Service Center. Pick your area to see local details.
Manufacturer figures for each bike. A dash means the value is not published in our sources.
| Specification | Hero CBZ | Hero CBZ Xtreme | Hero Hunk | Hero Hunk 150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 156.8 cc | 149.2 cc | 149.2 cc | 149.2 cc |
| Max power | 14.19 PS @ 8500 rpm | 15.2 bhp @ 8500 rpm | 15.6 Bhp @ 8500 rpm | 15.6 Bhp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max torque | 13 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 12.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 13.50 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 13.50 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
| Claimed mileage | — | — | 65.1 Kmpl (ARAI-certified, per BikeDekho) | — |
| Gears | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Kerb weight | 148 kg | 149 kg | 147 kg | 147 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13.0 Litres | 12.1 Litres | 12.4 L | 12.4 Litres |
| Front brake | Disc | Disc | Disc, 240 mm | Disc, 240 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum | Drum | Disc, 220 mm | Disc, 220 mm |
What the technical terms on this page mean.
The Hero CBZ has a 156.8 cc engine, described as single cylinder, 2-valve, air cooled.
The Hero CBZ is rated at 14.19 PS @ 8500 rpm maximum power and 13 Nm @ 6500 rpm maximum torque.
The Hero CBZ has Disc at the front and Drum at the rear.
The Hero CBZ runs 2.75 x 18 at the front and 100/90 x 18 56P at the rear on alloy wheels.
Follow the service schedule in the owner's manual for your exact variant and year. Between services, keep an eye on engine oil, chain, tyres and battery. With Disc and Drum brakes, brake wear and adjustment are worth checking at every visit.
No. The Hero CBZ has been discontinued. Mechiee still lists doorstep servicing for it.
The Hero CBZ was launched in 1999.
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