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        | General information | 
  
    | Model | Hero CD-Dawn | 
    | Model year | 2012 | 
    | Category | Sport | 
    | Rating | 3.0   Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 97.2 ccm (5.93 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | 
    | Power output | 7.8 HP (5.7  kW)) @ 7500 RPM | 
    | Torque | 8.0 Nm (0.8 kgf-m or 5.9 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM | 
    | Compression | 9.0:1 | 
    | Bore x stroke | 50.0 x 49.5 mm (2.0 x 1.9 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Carburettor | 
    | Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | 
    | Ignition | DC-CDI | 
    | Cooling system | Air | 
    | Gearbox | 4-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Chain  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Wet multiplate. | 
    | Driveline | Constant mesh | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | Tubular double cradle | 
    | Front suspension | Telescopic hydraulic shock absorber | 
    | Rear suspension | Swing arm with two adjustable hydraulic shock absorber | 
    | Front tire | 2.75-18 | 
    | Rear tire | 2.75-18 | 
    | Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | 
    | Diameter | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 
    | Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | 
    | Diameter | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 
    | Wheels | 5-spoke wheels | 
    | Seat | Wide, 2-person seat | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 107.0 kg (235.9 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall length | 1965 mm (77.4 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 720 mm (28.3 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1235 mm (48.6 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 10.50 litres (2.77 US gallons) | 
    | Reserve fuel capacity | 1.80 litres (0.48 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Black, white, red, burgundy | 
    | Starter | Kick | 
    | Electrical | 2.5 Ah battery | 
    | Light | 35W/35W headlights | 
    | Comments | Sold in India. Brand previously called Hero Honda. | 
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