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Hero CD vs Honda CB 550 F 2

Complete specifications comparison to help you choose

Motorcycle Comparison
Hero CD

Hero CD

৳110,000,130,000
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Honda CB 550 F 2

Honda CB 550 F 2

৳225,000,380,000
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Hero CD vs Honda CB 550 F 2 - Detailed Analysis

🏍️ Hero CD vs Honda CB 550 F 2 - Complete Comparison Guide 2025

Deciding between the Hero CD and Honda CB 550 F 2? This comprehensive comparison covers everything you need to know to make the right choice for your motorcycle needs in Bangladesh.

💰 Price Comparison Bangladesh 2025

The Hero CD is priced at 110,000,130,000 BDT while the Honda CB 550 F 2 costs 225,000,380,000 BDT. The Honda CB 550 F 2 is 115,000,250,000 BDT more expensive. Both bikes offer excellent value in their respective segments.

🔧 Technical Specifications

The Hero CD features a N/Acc engine from Hero, making it a strong contender in the Commuter category. The Honda CB 550 F 2 comes with a N/Acc engine from Honda, positioning it well in the Sports Bike segment.

⚡ Key Comparison Points

  • Brand Reputation: Hero vs Honda - Both established names in Bangladesh
  • Engine Capacity: N/Acc vs N/Acc
  • Price Point: 110,000,130,000 BDT vs 225,000,380,000 BDT
  • Bike Category: Commuter vs Sports Bike
  • Target Market: Different riding preferences and budgets

🎯 Which Motorcycle to Choose?

Choose Hero CD if you prefer Hero's engineering, Commuter characteristics, and the 110,000,130,000 BDT price point suits your budget.

Choose Honda CB 550 F 2 if Honda's reputation, Sports Bike features, and 225,000,380,000 BDT pricing align better with your requirements.

🏆 Final Recommendation

Both motorcycles have strong dealer networks in Bangladesh. Consider test riding both bikes before making your final decision. Factor in after-sales service, spare parts availability, and fuel efficiency based on your specific usage pattern.

💡 Expert Tip: Visit authorized dealers in Dhaka, Chittagong, or your local area to experience both bikes firsthand and negotiate the best price including insurance and registration.

Complete Specifications Comparison

Basic Information

Engine Type
Carburetor / Fuel Injection (varies)
4-stroke, SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Engine Type
Carburetor / Fuel Injection (varies)
4-stroke, SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Controller Type
N/A
N/A
Transmission Type
Manual, 4-speed
Manual (5-speed)
Transmission Type
Manual, 4-speed
Manual (5-speed)
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet multiplate
Clutch Type
Wet, multi-plate
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Type
Chain
Chain
Brand
Hero
Honda
Brand
Hero
Honda
Model
Hero CD
Honda CB 550 F 2
Model
Hero CD
Honda CB 550 F 2
Bike Name
Hero CD (Hero Honda CD Deluxe / CD Dawn)
Honda CB 550 F 2
Bike Name
Hero CD (Hero Honda CD Deluxe / CD Dawn)
Honda CB 550 F 2
Model Year
N/A
1978
Model Year
N/A
1978
Category/Type
Commuter
Sports Bike
Category/Type
Commuter
Sports Bike
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Country of Origin
India
Japan
Assembly Location
N/A (Imported)
Japan
Assembly Location
N/A (Imported)
Japan
Status
Discontinued / Older models
Discontinued
Status
Discontinued / Older models
Discontinued
Colors Available
Black, Red (varies)
Green, Blue, Red, Black, Chrome
Colors Available
Black, Red (varies)
Green, Blue, Red, Black, Chrome
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lead-acid
Battery Type
Lead Acid
Lead-acid
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Charger Type
N/A
N/A
Seat Type
Long, flat seat
Flat
Seat Type
Long, flat seat
Flat
Handle Type
Standard
Standard
Handle Type
Standard
Standard
Frame Type
Diamond frame
Double cradle tubular steel
Frame Type
Diamond frame
Double cradle tubular steel
Swingarm Type
Tubular
Standard
Swingarm Type
Tubular
Standard

Engine & Performance

Displacement (cc)
97.2
544.0
Displacement (cc)
97.2
544.0
Maximum Power
7.60
50.00
Maximum Power
7.60
50.00
Maximum Torque
7.50
43.00
Maximum Torque
7.50
43.00
Peak Power
7.7 HP
50 HP
Peak Power
7.7 HP
50 HP
Number of Cylinders
1
4
Number of Cylinders
1
4
Valve Configuration
OHC
SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Valve Configuration
OHC
SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder
Valves Per Cylinder
2
2
Valves Per Cylinder
2
2
Bore
50.0
58.5
Bore
50.0
58.5
Stroke
49.5
50.6
Stroke
49.5
50.6
Bore x Stroke
50.0 x 49.5 mm
58.5 x 50.6 mm
Bore x Stroke
50.0 x 49.5 mm
58.5 x 50.6 mm
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
9.0:1
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
9.0:1
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Air-cooled
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Air-cooled
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor / Fuel Injection (varies)
4x22mm Keihin carburetors
Fuel Supply System
Carburetor / Fuel Injection (varies)
4x22mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition System
Kick / Electric (varies)
Battery, with points
Ignition System
Kick / Electric (varies)
Battery, with points
Engine Layout
Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Inline-four
Engine Layout
Single cylinder, 4-stroke
Inline-four
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
10W-40
Engine Oil Grade
N/A
10W-40
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
N/A
Valve Adjustment Interval
N/A
N/A
Starting System
Kick / Electric (varies)
Electric & Kick
Starting System
Kick / Electric (varies)
Electric & Kick
Engine Kill Switch
No
N/A
Engine Kill Switch
No
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
~0.072 HP/kg
N/A
Power-to-Weight Ratio
~0.072 HP/kg
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Power Consumption
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Motor Power
N/A
N/A
Emission Standard
BS4 / BS6 (varies by model year)
N/A
Emission Standard
BS4 / BS6 (varies by model year)
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Battery Power
N/A
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A
Power Mode Indicator
No
N/A

Fuel & Mileage

Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Oil Capacity
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.5
17.0
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.5
17.0
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Fuel Economy
N/A
N/A
Average Mileage
60.0
18.0
Average Mileage
60.0
18.0
Mileage City
60
18
Mileage City
60
18
Mileage Highway
60
22
Mileage Highway
60
22
Load Capacity
N/A
N/A
Load Capacity
N/A
N/A
Battery Capacity
12.0
12.0
Battery Capacity
12.0
12.0
Range
~600 km (est.)
~340 km
Range
~600 km (est.)
~340 km
Range Indicator
No
N/A
Range Indicator
No
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Eco)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Normal)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Range Per Charge (Sport)
N/A
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
No
N/A
Low Fuel Warning
No
N/A

Performance & Speed

Top Speed
90
175
Top Speed
90
175
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
N/A
Acceleration (0-60)
N/A
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
N/A
Acceleration (0-100)
N/A
N/A
Quick Shifter
No
N/A
Quick Shifter
No
N/A
Launch Control
No
N/A
Launch Control
No
N/A
Traction Control
No
N/A
Traction Control
No
N/A

Transmission & Drive

Number of Gears
4
5
Number of Gears
4
5
Gear Pattern
4-speed manual
1-N-2-3-4-5
Gear Pattern
4-speed manual
1-N-2-3-4-5
Gear Ratios
N/A
N/A
Gear Ratios
N/A
N/A
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Primary Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Final Drive
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Drive Chain/Belt Type
Chain
Chain
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
N/A
Chain/Belt Life
N/A
N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length
N/A
N/A
Overall Length
N/A
N/A
Overall Width
N/A
N/A
Overall Width
N/A
N/A
Overall Height
N/A
N/A
Overall Height
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Seat Height
N/A
805
Seat Height
N/A
805
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Step-up Seat Height
N/A
N/A
Kerb Weight
107.0
206.0
Kerb Weight
107.0
206.0
Gross Weight
107
N/A
Gross Weight
107
N/A
Battery Weight
~2 kg (est.)
N/A
Battery Weight
~2 kg (est.)
N/A

Brakes & Safety

Front Brake Type
Drum
Single disc
Front Brake Type
Drum
Single disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Front Brake Size
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Size
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Size
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Size
N/A
N/A
ABS Type
No
N/A
ABS Type
No
N/A
Brake Pad Life
N/A
N/A
Brake Pad Life
N/A
N/A
Braking Distance
N/A
N/A
Braking Distance
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Regenerative Braking
N/A
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
N/A
Anti-Theft System
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Central Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Remote Lock
No
N/A
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Handle Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes
Steering Lock
Yes
Yes

Suspension & Handling

Front Suspension Type
Telescopic forks
35mm telescopic hydraulic forks
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic forks
35mm telescopic hydraulic forks
Rear Suspension Type
Swingarm
Dual shocks, lateral adjustable preload
Rear Suspension Type
Swingarm
Dual shocks, lateral adjustable preload
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
N/A
Front Suspension Travel
N/A
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
N/A
Rear Suspension Travel
N/A
N/A
Adjustable Controls
No
N/A
Adjustable Controls
No
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A
Climbing Ability
N/A
N/A

Wheels & Tires

Front Tyre Size
Tubetype
3.25-19
Front Tyre Size
Tubetype
3.25-19
Rear Tyre Size
Tubetype
3.75-18
Rear Tyre Size
Tubetype
3.75-18
Front Wheel Size
17
19
Front Wheel Size
17
19
Rear Wheel Size
17
18
Rear Wheel Size
17
18
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Tyre Type
Tube
Tube
Tyre Brand
Tubetype (local brands)
Varies (vintage)
Tyre Brand
Tubetype (local brands)
Varies (vintage)
Tyre Life
N/A
N/A
Tyre Life
N/A
N/A
Wheel Type
Spoke
Spoke
Wheel Type
Spoke
Spoke
Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Electrical & Battery

Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Efficiency
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Life
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Placement
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Motor Controller
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Voltage
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Controller Life
N/A
N/A
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Voltage
12.0
12.0
Battery Rating
12V (est.)
YB12A-A
Battery Rating
12V (est.)
YB12A-A
Battery Life
2
N/A
Battery Life
2
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year (typical)
N/A
Battery Warranty
1 year (typical)
N/A
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Removable
Yes
Yes
Battery Replacement Cost
12002000
N/A
Battery Replacement Cost
12002000
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Health Check
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Life Indicator
No
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Battery Management System
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Port
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Charging Input
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
N/A
N/A
USB Charging
No
N/A
USB Charging
No
N/A

Lighting & Display

Error Code Display
No
N/A
Error Code Display
No
N/A
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen
Headlight Type
Halogen
Halogen
Tail Light Type
Bulb
Bulb
Tail Light Type
Bulb
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
Bulb
Turn Signal Type
Bulb
Bulb
DRL
No
N/A
DRL
No
N/A
Hazard Light
No
N/A
Hazard Light
No
N/A
Display Type
Analog
Analog
Display Type
Analog
Analog
Speedometer Type
Analog
Analog
Speedometer Type
Analog
Analog
Odometer Type
Analog
Analog
Odometer Type
Analog
Analog
Tachometer Type
Analog
Analog
Tachometer Type
Analog
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Analog
Fuel Gauge Type
Analog
Analog
Clock
No
N/A
Clock
No
N/A
Pass Light Switch
No
N/A
Pass Light Switch
No
N/A
Side Stand Indicator
No
N/A
Side Stand Indicator
No
N/A

Technology & Features

Trip Meter
Analog
Analog
Trip Meter
Analog
Analog
Mobile Connectivity
No
N/A
Mobile Connectivity
No
N/A
Bluetooth Features
No
N/A
Bluetooth Features
No
N/A
Navigation
No
N/A
Navigation
No
N/A
Riding Modes
No
N/A
Riding Modes
No
N/A
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Parking Mode
No
N/A
Reverse Mode
No
N/A
Reverse Mode
No
N/A

Comfort & Ergonomics

Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal
Wind Protection
Minimal
Minimal
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Footrest
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rails
Yes
Yes
Footpeg Position
Standard
Standard
Footpeg Position
Standard
Standard
Storage Compartments
No
N/A
Storage Compartments
No
N/A
Under Seat Storage
No
N/A
Under Seat Storage
No
N/A

Pricing & Availability

Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
Ex-showroom Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
On-Road Price
N/A
N/A
Regular Price
৳110,000,130,000
৳225,000,380,000
Regular Price
৳110,000,130,000
৳225,000,380,000
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Special Price
N/A
N/A
Registration Cost
20000
25000
Registration Cost
20000
25000
Insurance Cost
15002500
30000
Insurance Cost
15002500
30000
EMI Options
Available through dealers
Not available
EMI Options
Available through dealers
Not available
Distributor/Seller
Hero MotoCorp Bangladesh
N/A (Vintage Import)
Distributor/Seller
Hero MotoCorp Bangladesh
N/A (Vintage Import)
Service Cost
N/A
N/A
Service Cost
N/A
N/A
Running Cost
Very Low
Moderate (vintage parts)
Running Cost
Very Low
Moderate (vintage parts)

Service & Maintenance

Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
N/A
Air Filter Service Interval
N/A
N/A
Service Reminder
No
N/A
Service Reminder
No
N/A
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Limited
Spare Parts Availability
Good
Limited
Service Intervals
3000
N/A
Service Intervals
3000
N/A
Warranty Terms
Varies by dealer
N/A
Warranty Terms
Varies by dealer
N/A
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