Hero Honda Hunk

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Hero Honda Hunk
ManufacturerHero Honda Motors India Ltd.
Also calledHero Hunk
Parent companyHero MotoCorp
Production2007–2015
ClassSport touring motorcycle
Engine149.2 cc (9.10 cu in), air-cooled single
Transmission5-speed manual constant mesh
SuspensionFront: telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear: swingarm with nitrox GRS (Gas reservoir suspension)
BrakesFront: 240 mm (9.4 in) diameter disc
Rear: 220 mm (8.7 in) diameter disc or drum
TiresFront 80 / 100 x 18 – 47 P, Tubeless tyres, and rear 100 / 90 X 18 - 56 P, Tubeless tyres
Wheelbase1,325 mm (52.2 in)
DimensionsL: 2,080 mm (82 in)
W: 765 mm (30.1 in)
H: 795 mm (31.3 in)
Seat height795 mm (31.3 in)
Fuel capacity12.4 l (2.7 imp gal; 3.3 US gal)
Oil capacity1.2 l (0.26 imp gal; 0.32 US gal)
Turning radius2.2 m (7.2 ft)
RelatedCBZ X-treme
Achiever

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.

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.[citation needed]

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[]

  1. ^ "Business Line : Features / Investment World News". Blonnet.com. 2007-10-28. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  2. ^ "Business Line : Features / Investment World News". Blonnet.com. 2012-01-28. Retrieved 2012-02-04.
  3. ^ [1][dead link]
  4. ^ [2] Archived June 13, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ [3] Archived November 8, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ "About Us - Awards". Heromotocorp.com. Retrieved 2012-02-04.

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