New CBZ Xtreme from Hero Honda
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A few months ago Hero Honda had announced that they will be launching more than ten new models for 2009. But it’s a little disappointment that all of them are just paint and sticker upgrades with no improvement in the performance. However, for some models they have added extra features such as electric start, black colored leg guards etc.
Today I went to the nearby Hero Honda showroom and captured CBZ Xtreme and a few other models in my digicam.
I have already tested the CBZ Xtreme a few months back. Since the new model is just a face lift, only looks are being discussed here. To read about the performance, head to the Bike Reviews page.
The body coloured rear view mirrors with a black lining looks unique. On the fairing, the words CBZ Xtreme is stickered only on the right side which is not a good thing for people who love symmetry.
The orange color is flashy and definitely a head turner. But it looks a little odd with black colored alloys for the front wheel and body colored alloys for the rear wheel.
The New CBZ Xtreme would have shot up in value if Hero Honda had provided digital consoles. Analog dials is a let down for a bike like CBZ. Xtreme logo at the centre of the handle bar is something new.
I hope you enjoyed the photos. If you want more, visit the New CBZ Xtreme Image Gallery. Tomorrow I will post a pictorial review of Passion Pro Power Start.
Related posts:
- The Legendary Hero Honda CBZ Now With ‘Xtreme’ Performance
- Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme Review
- Hero Honda Passion Pro Power Start
- My Hero Honda Karizma R Review & Photos
50 comments
Ripsss on January 5, 2009 at 9:32 am
Ya only graphics make-over of CBZ.Now 4 the karizma fans,,, recently when i came across a popular show called WHEELO -CITY on ZEE..they presented that HERO-HONDA will be launching a KARIZMA FI this year,,bur the dealers of my area have no info regarding this matter. so karizma fans are requested to ask their respected dealers of their locality to know more ..
Deepak on January 5, 2009 at 11:45 am
I was informed by the sales rep that HH will launch Fi for sure but no one is clear whether they would launch 223cc Fi or 310cc Fi. If a 300cc+ bike is launched, I would be the first one to book it.
Gangadharan on January 5, 2009 at 12:41 pm
HERO HONDA desh ki dhadkan no more….
daksh on January 5, 2009 at 2:32 pm
hmm… CBZ never did touch my heart, and now after the so called “face lift” it never will… they have made a complete fool of the bike…
body coloured alloys in the rear and back alloys in the front are a serious NO NO!!
the handel bars are still barrel types whereas maximum new bikes have the adjustable callipers or w/e u call them.
overall, i used to rate CBZ 3/5… now its 1/5.. GOOD JOB HERO HONDA!!
M.Irfan on January 5, 2009 at 3:09 pm
I am really disappointed with the colors on this bike .They are really awful and only florescent colors are available.Further the back wheel is only body colored what about the front wheel?.And the CBZ sticker on the fairing looks horrible.I never liked it in the beginning and this face lift has not helped .
sankoobaba on January 5, 2009 at 4:49 pm
older one looked better…
CBZ-X was a odd-looking bike and they have made it more odd..by having the front as black colored alloy wheel and rear having body colored alloy wheel. and wierd stickering concept on tank makes it more odd…and no other enhancements…
makes this odd bike not much value for money…I think for hero honda fans Hunk seems like a better choice..
even though the tail-light and rear garb rail of CBZ-X looks better than hunk…hunk looks better overall…
ripsss on January 5, 2009 at 5:09 pm
ya,,guys,,CBZ has lost its fame…i think the designers of HERO HONDA should look to this mater carefully.No matter what they do..they are making CBZ awefull//
daksh on January 5, 2009 at 6:06 pm
im thinking this as a conspiracy of Hero Honda to create hatred for all of their bikes and create love for Hero Hond Hunk !!
lol
just a thought !!
besides, CBZ’s first version was the most decsent of them all
Shubh on January 6, 2009 at 5:51 am
Wow :O..:O
Friendzz could any 1 plzz guide me regarding the milage of this disaster piece
Indian Car Blog on January 6, 2009 at 5:52 am
Those orange wheels look very hideous. I wonder what HH were thinking. I think HH is the only company which does not offer digital instrumentation and i wonder why they can’t when others do.
sankoobaba on January 6, 2009 at 4:45 pm
i agree with @daksh it seems like they are making CBZ-X very very unattractive..so that Hunk sells well
and then they an discard CBZ-X
why cant they just renamce Hunk as CBZ-X or upgrade Hunk and call it CBZ-XX.
…
@shubh i think mileage of CBZ-X should be 55-60…wat say people???
Shubh on January 7, 2009 at 7:05 am
@Sankoobaba
Thanx 4 ur info buddy. But as per my knowledge CBZ-X gives a mileage of 40-45 at max unless handled with extreame care. None of my friends had even reached 45 even though they drove in between 50-90 kmph, going beyound 90+ once in a blue moon like 31st ni8 or during the Navratris
New CBZ-X has upgraded the engine and reduced the weight to 143kg from 148kg. Hence I had an hunch that mileage might be better than previous 1c…..
daksh on January 7, 2009 at 7:33 pm
as ive heard, the Hunk and the CBZ have the same engine.. and my friend owns a Hunk and he tells me that the Mileage is around 40-50 km/l
soo.. i guess CBZ shud be also giving quite the same… give or take 2 -3 Kms maybe..
@ koobaba
They cant actually rename the Hunk with CBZ -x or something.. they dont wanna mess everything by naming almost all of their bikes the same thing .. more or less like bajaj.. the best of their creations are named the same thing.. no diff -.-”
sankoobaba on January 8, 2009 at 5:53 am
@Shubh and @daksh
ok… maybe 40-50 is more realistic…i checked bike magazine.. they quote same figures…
and what if they keep speeds in 40-50 i think they will get marginally better fuel efficiency…
i dont understand why HH has three 150CC bikes…
achiever
CBZ-X
Hunk
daksh on January 8, 2009 at 1:17 pm
koobaba, the fuel efficiency is never accurate..
that is why magzines quote them in margin..
the thing is, it all depends on “you”.
the weight that the bike is carrying, the driving style, the usual speed of the bike, braking, fuel evaporation.. maintainenece..
you should be able to get a +5 Km/l if you ride your bike really well.
And as far as the 150 CC bikes are concerned..
its the same region why there are 3 “same” types of pulsars on road but with diff CC enjines..
“manufacturers are retards” lol
sankoobaba on January 9, 2009 at 5:43 am
@daksh
i agree “manufacturers are retards”
i agree…..even bajaj has two 125cc bikes, where both bikes xcd and platina are trying to be fuel efficient bikes…
instead one should have been performance oriented…
even HH should do something like that…
one of their 150CC should focus on efficiency other can have style and performance…
Shubh on January 9, 2009 at 8:23 am
“MANUFACTURERS ARE RETARDS”
gr8 1
Anywayz refilling with xtrapremium or speed would yield any benifit like more mileage or healthier engine life.
Please comment
daksh on January 9, 2009 at 11:57 am
@ shubh
thnks 
lol @ ur first line
well shubh, as said in the new post by deepak, about fuels..
the normal petrol is usually 87 octane or a bit higher, but not 91 octane which is usually recommended for any vehicle to attain maximum efficiency.
fuels like xtrapremium and speed and other preimum ones by diff oil producers have a better octane rating.. usually 91 or maybe higher.. which gives the bike the ability to conserve fuel as less fuel is consumed to power the bike.
since the quality of petrol is good, and is not adulterated in any form, there is in one way,”less trash” in the engine which gives it a healthy life
Ketan on January 11, 2009 at 6:42 pm
which is the best bike among hunk and cbz xtreme????
Deepak on January 12, 2009 at 2:58 am
Ketan, the best bike is ofcourse the best looking bike FOR YOU. Since both the bikes have same engine, there is not difference in performance.
daksh on January 12, 2009 at 6:08 pm
id say Hunk ketan..
coz, not only is it better looking, but atleast it gives out a pretty decent looks..
the CBZ used to be “okay types” but with this so called facelift, ud make urself a laughing stock when u ride it..
so better go for hunk if ur gonna buy one soon enough.
karthi on January 25, 2009 at 6:05 am
Among hero honda wich bike is best ???????????????????
!!!!!!!!!But i like to bey CBZ Xtreme!!!!!!!!!!
is it best guys
plz inform replay guys
******THANKU******
Shubh on February 6, 2009 at 6:52 am
@Karthi….
Karizma is the best not only in HH bikes but almost all the bikes available in the Indian market.
Personally i was wooed by the new cbz xtrem black with red alloy in the rear and jus bought it. Cbz has more critics than fans, so if u like it jus go for it, else Hunk, FZ-16 & RTR 160 FI (my first choice) are on cards.
ravin on February 10, 2009 at 2:50 am
hello all ….
my height s 6 ft ….i want a bike with good performance and riding comfort ..i don drive rashly or overspeeding ……i m a gentle driver ….mileage and looks(which bike wil fit my height) s the problem ..help me out ..
wil be looking forward to your reply.
Thanks Deepak
sankoobaba on February 10, 2009 at 6:52 am
@ravin
u can go for
unicorn or the suzuki bike(GS150)……..
you can go for zma…but mileage wont be that high
vinay on February 12, 2009 at 5:09 pm
4 all CBZ X is the best bike… trust me.. 4 me it gives milege ard 50…
Shubh on February 19, 2009 at 7:35 am
@vinay
R u sure u talking about CBZ X giving a milege around 50 :O
Am even ready to commit murder to get closer to that stat. The best milege of CBZ X known to me personally is around 42-45, at max that too when maintained & driven with utmost care.
Please share with us some tips so that other CBZ X users can also derieve the same benifit as urself. Thnx
daksh on February 23, 2009 at 8:24 am
driving style is usually the same on all the bikes to attain max mileage.. im getting around 45-47 on my pulsar.. (pretty impressive isnt it??
)
run it at a descent speed of 50-60 no too fast.. not too slow.. 
keep reading the posts properly and ul get to know te secret!!
when u start the bike for the first time during the day, use the kick start and not the self.
after its turned on, leave it on idle for 15-20 seconds (so be sure to leave home a bit early so u have some time in hand to care for the bike)
do not over rev ur enjine, change the gears at around 4k-5k RPM.. best wud be 4.5
“Try” to minimise the use of the clutch, use it as often as u can.
whenever stopping at a red light, let go of ur throttle a little early rather than going all upto the red light and then applying brakes.. let the bike roll to the red light.
never leave it running unnecessarily. turn it off when ur stopping for more than 20 seconds nywhere.
and most importantly, dont overspeed
daksh on February 23, 2009 at 8:26 am
p.s – i mean, use it as “less” often as u can.. – deepak
kk on February 28, 2009 at 10:01 am
please hh stop killing the cbz……
suraj bera on March 22, 2009 at 10:38 pm
cbz extreme has not the fair gorzious looks as pulsar has. its really odd looking. i think pulsar is the best.if some one actually want to get a byke then why would he buy cbz rather than pulsur. i will rate cbz 6/10 and to pulsur 9/10.
Saro on March 25, 2009 at 8:06 am
Iam in a great confusion to get CBZ-Xtreme r not… Any suggestions guys…
Prince on March 27, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Yaaroon , please give me a suggestion …………..
i am looking for a bike which is having good looks,
40 – 50 kmpl mileage , 55k – 60 k price.
for which i should go?????
(my choices)
CBZ-X new one
Hunk
FZ -16(i know its around 68k)
please suggest and give a valid reason
mukesh on April 1, 2009 at 1:39 pm
i like Xtreme becaz his sitting is very well n comfort sitting n power is also gud in mah bike al;so
SRINU on April 10, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Hey all…
i want took CBZ xtreme atft (new) yellow colour,
is there any way to get the byke, my place Andhra Pradesh (INDIA)
my local dealers telling that no yellow…
iam disappointed
please help me
Manoj Maharaj on May 4, 2009 at 8:01 pm
wen i read the review abt the new hh xtreme and also the fotos
im very disappointed to c only stickering job upon the previous one
wat made me to write this comment is that
the bike looks good on road
i saw many many many many new xtremes all over the places i travelled
not many of them r with different colored alloy wheels
wen i came close to the bike, i found the bike looks good and stunning than the previous one
but i think hh should have made the visor bigger with pillion lights, digital console, adjustable handle bar and more importantly more rubber for tyres
still the new bike manages to luk gud and attractive
if hh could add the gadgets as i mentioned, im sure the hh bikes will rule the market without any …………
i dont understand the fact that … as a common bike lover many of us know and analyse wat a gud perfect bike means to us…. but y dont the companies do homework to present well?
k
i think hh will surey launch new stickered hunk so near and all such painting jobs
Manoj Maharaj on May 4, 2009 at 8:05 pm
all the bikes mentioned are finely carved and powered
but now wat u have to decide is wat u want
if u r luking for a power bike with stunning unique luks ….. go for yamaha fz
but if u r thinking to ‘ve power comfort n mileage……. go for herohonda cbz xtreme
yash on May 6, 2009 at 10:28 am
I want to buy a new bike.I am above 6ft tall and broad.I am confused over my decision which is best among these 150cc bikes:
CBZ Xtreme
Hunk
Unicorn
Pulsar
Suzuki GS150r
I wank best looking bike which suits my personality.Hunk has a low due to which I am confused over my decision to buy hunk
nish on May 11, 2009 at 10:03 am
you buy cbz . bcoz it is fit to you & your height.
Hari Sankar on May 18, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Ha ha ha I too agree with u coz CBZ’s first EDITION was my dream bike but these guys Xtreme entirely different the bik is complete shit simply the GRAPHICS make it look gud
Surely HH hunk is really gud it looks gud with or with out graphics So its called as “MIGHTY MUSCULAR HUNK”
and CBZ without graphics will be termed “A HEN WITH NO FEATHERS”
Bala on July 9, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Hey guys, hero honda launches 6 new bikes
1. super splendour +++
2. Passion +-+
3. karizma R+ (I guess this will be the FI version)
4. Super Glamour
5. Super + Hunk and finally
6. CBZ extreme +
Enhancements are: extra sticker, Fuel indicator if there isn’t one, No rear disc brakes. The only advancement is i think they will rope in the real karishma to do the karizma with hrithik.
ishu on July 17, 2009 at 8:33 pm
cbz is the sporty looking bike.hunk is average bike.agar aap hunk ya cbz xtreme mein se lena chata hai to cbz legiya
Anoop on July 27, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Hello dear friend ,
what is the speciality of new Hunk ?
when its going to be relaesed?
bala on October 22, 2009 at 7:08 pm
hello there i own a cbz x for past 1 year and ive got 48+ mileage,,, so what do u say about that. i often ride at 60-80kph speed..
Prince on October 24, 2009 at 8:37 am
hey bala you are getting good mileage,
how you maintain your bike?
give me some tips guys………..please
Prince on October 24, 2009 at 8:38 am
you are talking 48+ on highway?
jjj on January 12, 2010 at 6:05 pm
i feel sorry for those who tries to underrate HH products!!!
These guys must be an unlucky owner of any grinder bikes from bajaj or any other scrap from TVS…..who are desperate to find the HH products come down”
jijo varghese mathew on February 3, 2010 at 11:28 pm
hi i have herohonda hunk ,iam the fan of honda………………. hunk it is a nice bike smooth drive…………..
VIJAY on February 22, 2010 at 9:31 am
My mileage is 60 to 65 Kmpl on highways on my bike, Know how ride a bike please! Think guys!!! why don’t you understand the qualities of a bike
VIJAY on February 22, 2010 at 9:38 am
Just maintain 50speed without applying brake or clutch while on highways thats enough for best mileage.!