I joined this site yesterday. I am writing my first review. I have 2001 CBZ & also 2004 end CBZ *. I dont want to compare this with pulsar as people do.Let me start with what I feel driving this for many years.
Advantages :
Style : Till today I dont see any bike looking as good as the old CBZ. It has been done & finished in a way like a very dedicated sculptor doing his favourite sculpture.
The size & shape of the tank is too good.Front Doom looks terribly handsome. Finish at the back & tail is good too. I dont think any bike in india looks as good as the old cbz. Probably u can say the new Yamaha R15 has a better sporty finish.
Modifications : You can modify this bike in any way you want. You can place Zma tailing & it will look better than Zma. Many times I have been fooled by the modified bike. I used to think some imported vehicle... but hell yeah.. itz the CBZ. No bike can be modified like this one IMO in india.
Comfort : Too good. Especially on long rides. You will not feel back pain. The seating position is probably the IDEAL way to sit & drive a bike.
Breaking : Front disc can do wonders. The most important thing is you will be very comfortable to control the bike & breaking at high speeds.
Performance : Well , TPFC helps when u need the sudden power. I have left lots of pulsar drivers crazy. I wont say it can match pulsar 180 though. It never breaks down in heavy rains also. The only problem is the milege. I am getting around 40-45 MAX, but this is not built for milage anyway.
Handling & controlling is probably the best in its class. Engine : Well, I must admit that it has a rough engine. But rough guys like rough engines :) Tyres : The bike has a bigger back tyre & this means it has better road grip. I dont want to add the spec , cos everyone knows the spec. Its sad that HH stopped producing this legend