![]() Hero Hunk 2015 Model | |
Manufacturer | Hero Honda Motors India Ltd. |
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Also called | Hero Hunk |
Parent company | Hero MotoCorp |
Production | 2007-2017 (India)2011-present (Outside India) |
Class | Standard,Streetfighter |
Engine | 149.2 cc (9.10 cu in),air-cooledsingle |
Transmission | 5-speedmanual constant mesh |
Suspension | Front:telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers Rear:swingarm with nitrox GRS (Gas reservoir suspension) |
Brakes | Front: 240 mm (9.4 in) diameterdisc Rear: 220 mm (8.7 in) diameter disc ordrum |
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) |
TheHero Honda Hunk is a150ccmotorcycle launched byHero Honda in October 2007. It is offered in two variants,kick start andself-start.[1] The new 2011 model is offered with either reardisc brake, or reardrum brake.
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".
The Hunk has the 149.2 cc (9.10 cu in) engine used in theHonda Unicorn and the Hero HondaCBZ 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-digitaldashboard, ridged exhaust cover with front and rear disc brakes, tubeless tires and contoured visor. After recent cosmetic changes, the bike still retains itssingle-cylinder,air-cooled 149.2cc engine. Hero Honda Hunk is expected to attain 118kmph at 9500rpm.[citation needed]
The Hunk has won theNDTV Profit Car India & Bike India AwardsViewers’ Choice Award in the bike category.[5][6]
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.