Hero Honda CBZXtreme: Launch Release

Like I promised, here is the launch release and images
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HERO HONDA UNVEILS ALL-NEW ‘CBZ X-TREME’

Strengthens Presence and Focus on the Premium Segment

• 150cc, 14.2 BHP powerful engine
• Highest acceleration in the segment: 0 – 60 kmph in 5 seconds
• New model comes with a 3-year / 40,000 kms warranty
• CBZ X-treme to enhance Hero Honda’s image as a
  youthful and technology-driven company

CBZ X-treme is an X-treme style machine with several first of its kind features:

• LED Tail Light – first time ever on any two-wheeler in the country
• Split Rear Grip, again a first-time feature in motorcycles in India
• Black Alloy Wheels
• Front Disc brakes
• Aircraft type Fuel Tank Lid
• Wide 100/90 low aspect ratio rear tyre for additional road grip and safety
• Dark grey colour engine

And several additional features for a very youthful and sporty look:

• Integrated tail light and winkers
• Front winkers integrated with the visor
• Pilot lamps positioned above the head light
• Sculpted & Sharp Rear Cowl
• Brushed steel console panel finish
• Contoured seat

New Delhi, October 9th, 2006: Indian roads are never going to be same again as Hero Honda, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles, today further strengthened its presence in the premium segment, by unveiling the all-new ‘CBZ X-treme’.

CBZ X-treme, with a 150 cc engine, stunning design and best-in-class features, carries forward the lineage of Hero Honda CBZ, the immediate synonym of stylish bikes for many.

As a true market leader, Hero Honda was the first two-wheeler manufacturer in India to introduce a bike on the style platform, with the launch of the Sleek, way back in 1989. The company further consolidated this position with the launch of the CBZ in 1999. The CBZ motorcycle immediately won the hearts of customers, many of whom till this date continue to swear by its performance and style. CBZ X-treme, keeping up Hero Honda’s tradition of innovation, is a result of extensive market research and customer feedback and has been specially developed for the true connoisseurs of style and performance.

Unveiling the CBZ X-treme here today, Mr. Pawan Munjal, Managing Director and CEO, Hero Honda Motors Ltd., said, “The launch of CBZ X-treme is a landmark event in the Indian two-wheeler industry, which is going to completely revolutionize the biking experience of the GenNext bike enthusiasts in the country. The CBZ X-treme will offer an exhilarating biking experience to riders.

“We also have a slew of new products across categories lined up to hit the roads in the next few months. So rev up and stay tuned for further news from Hero Honda,” he added.

CBZ X-treme has been jointly developed by Honda R&D in Japan, India and Hero Honda R&D. The new motorcycle addresses the aspirations of customers preferring a higher cc motorbike. Its 150 cc engine with 5-gear transmission promises to deliver the best overall performance in the segment. Performance features like best-in-class acceleration, power delivery and top-speed are the best ever experienced in the 150 cc segment.

Hero Honda CBZ X-treme will be immediately available for test drives and bookings through the company’s wide network of dealers. It would be available commercially by the end of this month

CBZ X-treme will be offered in a range of five attractive colours including the all-new vibrant blue metallic and sports red; candy blazing red, black and boon silver. The CBZ X-treme comes in two variants - disc/kick and disc/self.

The motorcycle is attractively priced at Rs 54,500/- (Disc Kick version) and Rs 56,500/- (Disc Self version) ex-showroom Delhi.