| MODEL | HERO CD-DAWN 2012 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke, OHC |
| Displacement / Capacity | 97.2 cc / 5.93 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 50.0 x 49.5 mm / 2.0 x 1.9 in |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | 5.7 kW / 7.8 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 8.0 Nm / 5.9 ft-lbs @ 4500 rpm |
| Ignition | DC-CDI |
| Induction | Carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 4-speed, constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm with two adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | Drum (expanding), 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Brakes | Drum (expanding), 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 1965 mm / 77.4 in |
| Overall Width | 720 mm / 28.3 in |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1235 mm / 48.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.5 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 107 kg / 235.9 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.5 Litres / 2.77 US gal (plus 1.8 L reserve) |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The CD-Dawn is a kick-start-only 100 cc entry commuter from Hero that shares its basic engine with the CD Deluxe. It stays simple, with drum brakes, 18-inch wheels and a wide two-person seat, and was sold in black, white, red and burgundy.
