Hero Hunk
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| Manufacturer | Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (Formerly Hero Honda Motors Ltd.) |
|---|---|
| Production | 2013 |
| Predecessor | Hero Honda Hunk |
| Successor | Hero Hunk |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 149.2 cc |
| Transmission | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Suspension | Front telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers, and rear swing arm with nitrox grs (gas reservoir suspension) |
| Brakes | Front dia 240 mm disc, and rear dia 220 mm |
| Tires | Front 2.75 x 18 – 42 P, tubeless, and rear 80 / 100 X 18 - 47 P, tubeless |
| Wheelbase | 1325 mm |
| Dimensions |
L: 2080 mm W: 765 mm H: 795 mm |
| Weight |
146 kg (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.4 L |
| Oil capacity | 1.2 L |
| Turning radius | 2.2 m |
The Hero Hunk is a 150 cc motorcycle launched by Hero Honda in October 2007. It is offered in two variants, kick-start and self-start. The new 2011 model is offered with either rear disc brake, or rear drum brake.
Design
The Hunk is designed as a Sports Commuter incorporates a stepped up rear seats, sporty foot pegs, comfortable suspensions systems to enhance the riding quality of the bike.
--Predecessors of Hunk-- CBF 150 CRF 150 CBZ CBZ Xtreme Honda Unicorn
All the above bikes boasts the same engine tweaked in different ways to sustain in the market. Hero Honda designed Hunk by tweaking minor pick up change in the mid range power of the Cbz Xtreme. The bike weighs 146 kg (Self) and offers a decent mileage of 47-52 km/L in city and 55+ in highways.
Features and specifications
The Hunk has the same 149 cc engine used in the Honda Unicorn and the Hero Xtreme, with advanced tumble-flow induction technology (ATFT) which the company claims will reduce emissions and fuel consumption.
The bike runs with 149cc heart (57.3 x 57.8 mm) producing power of 14.4Bhp @ 8500rpm with a maximum torque of 12.8 N-m @ 7500 rpm. The bike has the following design features :
1) Ano-Digi speedometer 2) 0-60 in 5.02 Seconds 3) 0-100 km/h in 15.2 Seconds 4) Top speed of 113 km/h @ 9000rpm 5) LED tail lamps 6) Muscular fuel tank 7) Aggressive visor 8) Comes with double disk (front and rear) option 9) Black exhaust cover 10) Front and rear tubeless tires 11) HUNK logo on the scoop 12) Bull logo on the scoop 13) Paper filter ( Can be cleaned and re used)
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 that idea of manliness that is associated with rugged biking. The bull makes an important feature in all its communication, and is featured on its shrouds.
Awards
The Hunk has won the NDTV Profit Car India & Bike India Awards Viewers' Choice Award in the bike category.[1]