[NEWS INDIA]: Hero to rename CBZ Xtreme as Xtreme and CD Dawn-Deluxe as HF Dawn-Deluxe - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

Biker_Rohit · 01-22-2012, 10:29 AM

Source: Xtreme (Not CBZ Xtreme), HF Dawn/Deluxe (Not CD Dawn/Deluxe) & Karizma ZMR Fi (Not PGM-Fi) @ 2012 AutoExpo | Bike Chronicles of India

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Its very surprising that nobody, I repeat nobody (blogs, forums or mainstream auto journalists) have so far noticed that apart from removing the Honda name from all the vehicles that were displayed at the 2012 AutoExpo, Hero also displayed its 150 cc “CBZ Xtreme” model with just “Xtreme” branding..!!

Not just that, Hero also displayed it’s 100 cc “CD Dawn/ Deluxe” models with a new brand name as “HF-Dawn/Deluxe”. Also when observed closely the PGM-Fi letters from its Karizma ZMR model has been rewritten now just as “Fi”.

So why is Hero dropping it’s famous CBZ and CD brandings (and yes, also PGM-Fi)..??

This is because the CB, CD and PGM-Fi are brand names that Honda has exclusive rights to and since the agreement between Hero and Honda is officially coming to an end by 2014, it is necessary for Hero to make this rebranding before the 2014 deadline.

It should actually sound music to the ears of Hero Moto officials that “Nobody” has so far noticed the changed brand names on the bikes at the AutoExpo..!! This means that even on the road the changed names should make not much of a difference to its customers.

But then this also means that it’s the start to an end of a name (just the name mind you and not the current model) which started the trend of 4 stroke stylish + performance bikes in India, i.e. the CBZ..!!

sunilg · 01-24-2012, 08:44 PM

News approved.

Nithesh · 01-24-2012, 09:58 PM

The CB tags are sole property of Honda hence the move.
So this is why i kept saying there is no way HMC will sell their own version of CBR 250R.

abhiiceman · 01-24-2012, 10:44 PM

this HERO ZMR looks like a china bike....btw couldnt find HERO ZMA...

no offence to the owner's..

nelson_sanjoy1 · 01-24-2012, 11:12 PM

So what about splendor ,any name-change there?

Sad that the iconic name CBZ will be phased out.

But then Hero should ideally decrease the prices then since they no longer would be paying royalty to Honda -isn't it?

princesirohi · 01-24-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nelson_sanjoy1

So what about splendor ,any name-change there?

Sad that the iconic name CBZ will be phased out.

But then Hero should ideally decrease the prices then since they no longer would be paying royalty to Honda -isn't it?

expecting a price cut..........not possible.

vrugonnab · 01-25-2012, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nelson_sanjoy1

So what about splendor ,any name-change there?

Sad that the iconic name CBZ will be phased out.

But then Hero should ideally decrease the prices then since they no longer would be paying royalty to Honda -isn't it?

Nope, Hero will still be paying royalty as they are using Honda's tech in their bikes. It's just that they can't use the brands such as CD, CBZ now as they are Honda's property. Guess, Splendor/Passion has nothing to do with Honda, so there won't be a name change for them.

Naveen1985 · 01-25-2012, 12:45 AM

they have removed word "honda" from all the models in their line-up....and only these three models will face name change....rest of the names in their line-up are same....just check this link for all pictures of hero bikes with new logo "hero"....
Hero Motocorp 2012 Auto Expo

Satyamzma · 01-25-2012, 11:40 AM

Extreme without CBZ written on Tank is actually looking good....Too much text & graphics on any bike just spoils the looks...

Naveen Thanks for the link ... The white Ignitor looks good..

Samarth 619 · 01-25-2012, 07:06 PM

Hero Moto Xtreme and HF Dawn, huh? What does HF mean? Hero Force?

I just can't digest the designing of "hero" brand on the bikes... It looks strange. Maybe we'll get used to it later on? As of now, it looks local.

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Nithesh Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mangalore, Karnataka Posts: 473	The CB tags are sole property of Honda hence the move. So this is why i kept saying there is no way HMC will sell their own version of CBR 250R. __________________ A rider should be judged based on his riding skills and NOT his grammar skills! ;)

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Satyamzma Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,828	Extreme without CBZ written on Tank is actually looking good....Too much text & graphics on any bike just spoils the looks... Naveen Thanks for the link ... The white Ignitor looks good.. __________________ Don't Honk Unnecessarily Last edited by Satyamzma; 01-25-2012 at 11:43 AM.

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