| MODEL | HERO HF DAWN 2015 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, four-stroke, OHC |
| Displacement / Capacity | 97.2 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 50.0 x 49.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air |
| Max Power | 6.1 kW / 8.4 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 8.05 Nm @ 5000 rpm |
| Ignition | DC-CDI, digital |
| 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 |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with two adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front Brakes | Drum, 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Rear Brakes | Drum, 110 mm / 4.3 in |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 1965 mm |
| Overall Width | 720 mm |
| Overall Height | 1045 mm |
| Seat Height | 805 mm / 31.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1235 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 109 kg / 240.3 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.5 Litres / 2.77 US gal (1.5 L reserve) |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The HF Dawn is a kick-start-only 97 cc entry commuter from Hero, sold alongside the HF Deluxe but with a larger tank and a plainer specification. It is built for low running cost and a comfortable two-up ride on a long, wide seat, with drum brakes at both ends and no electric starter.
