Hero Honda Hunk
The Hero Honda Hunk is a 150cc motorcycle launched by Hero Honda in October 2007. It is offered in two variants, kick start and self-start.[1] The new 2011 model is offered with either rear disc brake, or rear drum brake.
| Manufacturer | Hero Honda Motors India Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Also called | Hero Hunk |
| Parent company | Hero MotoCorp |
| Production | 2007–2015 |
| Class | Sport touring motorcycle |
| Engine | 149.2 cc (9.10 cu in), air-cooled single |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual constant mesh |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers Rear: swingarm with nitrox GRS (Gas reservoir suspension) |
| Brakes | Front: 240 mm (9.4 in) diameter disc Rear: 220 mm (8.7 in) diameter disc or drum |
| Tires | Front 80 / 100 x 18 – 47 P, Tubeless tyres, and rear 100 / 90 X 18 - 56 P, Tubeless tyres |
| Wheelbase | 1,325 mm (52.2 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,080 mm (82 in) W: 765 mm (30.1 in) H: 795 mm (31.3 in) |
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.4 l (2.7 imp gal; 3.3 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 1.2 l (0.26 imp gal; 0.32 US gal) |
| Turning radius | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
| Related | CBZ X-treme Achiever |
Comfort and handling
The Hunk has a stepped seat and rear-set foot pegs that give the rider a sporty stance without sacrificing rider comfort. The vibrations are well controlled.[2] The bike also features gas-charged adjustable rear shock absorbers and rear tire with a tuff-up tube with 100/90-18".
Performance and fuel economy
The Hunk has the 149.2 cc (9.10 cu in) engine used in the Honda Unicorn and the Hero Honda CBZ X-treme,[3] with Advanced Tumble-Flow induction Technology (ATFT) which the company claims will reduce emissions and fuel consumption.[4] The new upgraded Hunk comes with a semi-digital dashboard, ridged exhaust cover with front and rear disc brakes, tubeless tires and contoured visor. After recent cosmetic changes, the bike still retains its single-cylinder, air-cooled 149.2cc engine. Hero Honda Hunk is expected to attain 118kmph at 9500rpm.
Awards
The Hunk has won the NDTV Profit Car India & Bike India Awards Viewers’ Choice Award in the bike category.[5][6]
Insignia
The Hunk features its own unique racing bull insignia on either side edges of the fuel tank. The bull insignia has worked well to communicate it as a macho bike that reaffirms the idea of manliness that is associated with rugged biking. The bull is featured on its shrouds.
Racing bull insignia
Hero Honda Hunk rear view
References
- "Business Line : Features / Investment World News". Blonnet.com. 2007-10-28. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- "Business Line : Features / Investment World News". Blonnet.com. 2012-01-28. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
- Archived June 13, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- Archived November 8, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- "About Us - Awards". Heromotocorp.com. Retrieved 2012-02-04.