Here is a review of my first bike, a brand new Hero Honda CD Deluxe. I decided to get it because I needed it to go to my coaching classes.
Pre Purchase: I was just a beginner and my parents told me that I would get nothing more than a 100cc bike. I believed in Hero Honda because of the quality of HH bikes (though I liked the looks of Bajaj Discover 100cc). I wanted the self start and I had to choose Passion Pro, CD Deluxe or Splendor NXG. Pro was about 50k, which I think is too much for a 100cc (also my budget was 45k) and the NXG is rarely seen on the road, so it might have problems in the availability of spare parts.
The Decision: So all was clear and I bought a CD Deluxe, power start with silver alloys on Dec 28th 2009. At the time of writing I have completed 250 km and top speed achieved is 60 kmph as the bike is in running in period so I didn’t think of doing more than that.
Looks: The appearance of the bike is not sporty and headturning, but the new 3D graphics and cosmetic upgrades by Hero Honda has made it one of the most beautiful 100cc bikes (except the Passion Pro) and it looks awesome in red and black color. First I thought of getting black alloys, but then I came to know that the silver alloys are right in a bike of this size.
Mileage: This is probably the only reason why 100cc bikes are still running in India in spite of the craze for high cc bikes. I am 100% satisfied with its mileage.
Gearshift & Braking: Gearshifting is very easy and smooth; you can change the gears with very little effort. While the braking is just OK not the best, HH should have given a disk brake option as they do in Pro.
Other Features: The headlamp of the bike is multi reflector type, which means brightness doesn’t depends on rpm. Self start is a great feature in a bike of this price. It has neutral, turn signal and high beam indicator with speedometer and fuel gauge. It has two step adjustable rear shocks. It comes with a centre stand lock to protect it from thieves.
Demerits: The biggest problem is its light weight and thin tyres because of which it is a bit unsafe for high speed. Handling is also difficult with heavy pillion rider.
Conclusion: After all the bike is great in terms of city riding and mileage. But it is not for speed lovers and high way riders. Finally a good job from Hero Honda.
Regards,
Rajan
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U are a good boy choosing a normal bike as ur first motorcycle, ithink u r very kind towards ur parents……not like me, coz i fought with my parents and owned a Yamaha-FZS…….!!!!
Congratulation on ur humble and trust worthy brand new Hero Honda Deluxe. Safe Riding !!!
@ Karthik, Congratulations on Ur FZS too, Bad is definitely good this time !!!!!
Ride Safe !!!!!
nice review.. I am kind of a beginner too…looking 4 same kind of bike.. will u kindly specify the avg. mileage under 40-50 km/hr riding conditions..
good work buddy..
Hi Rajan,
my brother owns a cd deluxe, the next week from when he had got his bike, this new Cd deluxe with full feature loaded edition.
truly the colour which you have choosen is also awesome. the bikes initial pick up was also really good and very good handling in the streets as well as traffic jams.
i personally feel apart from the engine, the bike has been built from scratch. Good graphics, power start, alloy wheels, you name it, its there. There is one default i would like to tell you is the back foot pegs arent good enough.. i have seen so many cd deluxe with the back foot pegs in a slant position due to wear outs. try to keep them good, coz it spoils the entire looks when its rough used..
regards
ram
You remind me of my college days where i got myself a Bajaj Boxer as my parents couldnt spend much. I cherished that bike for about 7 years.
There is nothing wrong in fighting then :0
Its good you are satisfied with the mileage but you could have mentioned the figures. Nice review, n I am not going to ask for 0-60 times. HH does indeed make rock solid 100cc bikes.
@debayan
sorry i can’t tell you the exact figure of mileage but as HH Says it may give 70+ . And when i purchased it i filled the tank with 450/- and i have not yet gone to petrol pump again.
dear rajan,
Good to see the HH review from a beginner, I owned HH splendor of make ’99, I used to serve it at my home itself. U can better get aware of the bike by reading the owner’s manual. Its so easy buddy ! My splendor is still giving me 70 km + in city. I sold my fazer of 2005 but WILL NOT SELL THE SPLENDOR OF 99.
That’s reliability.
The only thing u can say about these 100 cc HH bikes proudly and loudly is mileage and cheap running.If u don’t know about the mileage then why u waste u’r time to write this useless review?
hi rajan!!
nice to c the reveiw with v. gud photo’s.
can u plz give ur email id? i want still more details about the same.
regards
naveen
Hi Rajan,
I am also the beginner and thinking to have bikes made of HH that are easy to handle. Can you please help me out that which one shud i go for… CD DELUXE, SPLENDOR PLUS or PASSION PRO… is there much difference of height in PASSION PRO and CD DELUXE… will wait for reply…
I have platina bajai bike, now am like sale the bike and i will buy new honda group
bike i like CD deluxe power start, please send the all details of the bike…,
The CD delux is the best bike for all college students ,it givs best milage at this prize(in mumbai currently 47779/- on road). I have owned it before some day its giving near about 60-65km/ltr in the full traffic condition of Ghatkopar-Chembur,mumbai.Its also having very low mentanance.
If you ride this bike continuously with in a short period of time.. you’ll get backache…
you can’t go for long rides..
Mileage & pick up(w.r.t 100CC better than splendor) are good points about this bike.
It’s an absolute for small towns where you’re supposed to ride 10 – 30 kms daily.. not more than that. “If you modify the seat to suit your body.. it might be helpful to an extent. I got the high speed up to 90 kmph on a 4 lane highway… with 50 kmpl mileage. In a normal conditions driving the bike in 40-50 kmph range I got 70-80 km, rarely I got 90 km with 40 kmph
Overall It’s a good bike for who have a good spine, strong body with no backaches…
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I have HH CD-DELUXE
Is a WORLD’s BEST commuter Bike in INDIA
Hi Rajan,
Can you tel me its on road price and The mileage which you are getting now..
Hi 2 all,
I purchased the CD DELUXE bike 1 july, 2011. It is awesome and good looking.
I really satisy with the bike. Its cost is also low(45K), and it has a power start, alloy wheels.
One of the most advantage is it is giving 80 km per liter mileage.
My advice is dont go for pulser, yamaha it is good looking but mileage is worst.
why iam telling is now petrol cost is 70.00, after some days these bikes will be bored.
My best adivice is go for Cd deluxe it is good bike compare to splendor plus.
How u purchase @ 1.7.2011 n post comment @ 3.6.2011
how ur cd deluxe bike giving the mileage of 80kmpl.
Guys,
With regards I want to inform u all that after a long research specially on this site I bought my CD-Deluxe bike on 22nd July from Karimganj,Assam. It costed me 48K (on-road). They told me leg-guard n saree-guard costed extra for it. I am happy n soon publish my review.
I need some riding tips for getting good mileage as I am a newbie.My speed is 25-40 kmph in top gear.
which is a better bike to buy… bajaj platina 100cc or the herohonda cd deluxe/??
please reply. Thanks in advance.
super bike fantastic…
very nice bike…..
beautiful bike……
Very good bike, You can trust it so much. Mine was pretty old model way back in 2005. But still is a Verygood bike. Had a long trip on this bike for 300 kms with just two 5 min breaks. It just didn’t stop, it just kept going. Ofcourse mera asli hero.
I like this bike …
but one doubt self start reduce the average of bike….????
plz ans
i like to drive this bike it’s comfortable for me. But in this bike have some starting problem. Just i have now the solution for that.