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2007Hero Honda CD-Dawn

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The 2007 Hero Honda CD Dawn is a lightweight, fuel-efficient classic commuter motorcycle ideal for budget-conscious riders and beginners. Powered by a modest 97cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine, it prioritizes reliability and low operating costs over performance. Best known for its practical design and durability, the CD Dawn remains a popular choice for daily urban commuting in developing markets.

Capacity
97.2 ccm
Engine
Single
Gearbox
4-speed
Dry weight
107.0 kg
Seat height
805 mm
Power
7.4 HP (5.4 kW)
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What’s new for the 2007 Hero Honda CD-Dawn

vs the 2006
Spec20062007
Power 9.9 HP (7.3 kW) 7.4 HP (5.4 kW)
Torque 0.8 Nm (0.1 kgf-m or 0.6 ft.lbs) not listed
Front suspension Telescopic hydraulic shock absorber Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear suspension Swing arm with hydraulic shock absorber Swing Arm with hydraulic shockabsorber
Other years 2006 2007 2008 2009

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 15Agility 60Comfort 45Off-road 20Touring 25Road manners 55
Off-road & trail20%
Cornering30%
City riding75%
Daily riding70%
Touring20%
Two-up30%
Track5%
Best for
Built purely for economical daily commuting and short-hop utility riding rather than performance or leisure touring.
Built for
A humble, no-nonsense workhorse commuter with old-school drum brakes and a small air-cooled engine prioritizing reliability and fuel economy over excitement.
Not ideal for
Not suitable for highway touring, spirited cornering, carrying heavy loads with a passenger, or anyone seeking outright speed or power.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 805mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2007 Hero Honda CD-Dawn, with a moderate knee angle of around 115 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
97.2 ccm
Power
7.4 HP (5.4 kW)
Engine type
Single
Power/weight ratio
0.0692 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
50.0 x 49.5 mm
Compression
8.8:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Kick
Ignition
Electronic
Torque
Not on record - add it
Transmission
Gearbox
4-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Multiplate wet
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1235 mm
Overall length
1965 mm
Overall width
720 mm
Overall height
1045 mm
Seat height
805 mm
Dry weight
107.0 kg
Wet weight
107.5 kg
Fuel capacity
10.50 litres
Ground clearance
165 mm
Reserve fuel capacity
1.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Tubular double cradle
Front suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear suspension
Swing Arm with hydraulic shockabsorber
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front brakes diameter
130 mm
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter
110 mm
Front tyre
2.75-18
Rear tyre
2.75-18
Other
Color options
Black with Gold Stripes, Black with Purple Stripes, Boon Silver Metallic, Candy Blazing Red, Classy Maroon Metallic

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 2006200720082009
Capacity 97 cc 97 cc 97 cc 97 cc
Dry weight 107 kg 107 kg — —
Seat height 805 mm 805 mm 805 mm 805 mm
Fuel capacity 10.5 L 10.5 L 10.5 L 10.5 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Hero Honda CD-Dawn?

The 2007 Hero Honda CD-Dawn has a Capacity of 97.2 ccm (5.93 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Hero Honda CD-Dawn have?

The 2007 Hero Honda CD-Dawn has a Power of 7.4 HP (5.4 kW).

How many gears does the Hero Honda CD-Dawn have?

The 2007 Hero Honda CD-Dawn has a Gearbox of 4-speed.

How much does the Hero Honda CD-Dawn weigh?

The 2007 Hero Honda CD-Dawn has a Dry weight of 107.0 kg (235.9 pounds).

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