Hero Honda Hunk

Hero Honda launched its new 150 cc motorcycle called “Hunk” yesterday. From the pics posted below, the “Hunk” appears to be a decent looking motorcycle. Actually compared to the “Styling Disaster” called the CBZ Xtreme, any decent looking motorcycle is going to look handsome.From the engine specs it can be seen that both the “Hunk” and the “CBZ Xtreme” has similar power and torque figures. The Hunk even retains the RED colored Spark Plug cover from the CBZ Xtreme..!! The “Hunk” thankfully loses the funny “Goitre” shaped turn indicators of the CBZ Xtreme (Hallelujah..!!) and has gone for the more simple and conventional shaped ones. The bulbous tank gets large plastic tank extensions which kind of reminds of the ones first seen on the Yamaha Gladiator and the yet to be launched TVS Flame. The plastic extensions also feature raised stickers which proudly display the name “HUNK” on it.If you find your guys don’t really have an imagination, we’ll be more than happy to do it for you
The battery and the Air Filter cover have a two tone finish of black and silver and looks quite nice compared to the unimaginative ones found on the CBZ Xtreme. The tail extensions kind of remind you of the TVS Apache. Towards the tail light, the tail extension gets a dual black treatment.The “Hunk” follows the latest “all black” fad kick started by the Pulsar 180 DTSi. To break the monotony of the black engine covers and the alloy wheels, the “Hunk” gets silver/gray finished footrest sub frames and rear suspension springs. Even the front forks and the Gas Filled rear shock canisters get a copper/gray finish.The rear wheel mud flap looks similar to the ones found on the Bajaj Pulsars. From the photos, the rear mud flap doesn’t quite seem to gel with the rest of the bike and seems to be jutting out a wee bit more than it should have.Cost Cutting:Cost cutting is evident on the “Hunk”. It misses the Split Rear Grab Rails and LED rear tail light (the Hunk gets normal bulb one) which were earlier found on the CBZ Xtreme. The Hunk also doesn’t get a Digital Speedometer display like its “desi” competitors. Another sore omission is the alloy triple clamp. The hunk features a steel plate instead of an alloy triple clamp.Pricing:The Hunk has been priced at Rs. 55,000 (ex showroom New Delhi) for the kick start model and at around Rs. 57,000 (ex showroom New Delhi) for the self start model.
150 cc Hero Honda Hunk, Technical Specification:Engine
· Engine: Air Cooled, 4 Stroke, Single Cylinder
· Engine Displacement: 149.2 cc
· Max Power: 14.4 Ps @ 8500 RPM
· Max Torque: 12.80 Nm @ 6500 RPM
· Bore X Stroke: 57.3 X 57.8 mm
· Carburettor: CV Type
· Ignition: AMI- Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System
· Gearbox: 5 Speed Constant Mesh
Chasis
· Type: Tubular, Diamond Type
· Front Suspension: Telescopic
· Rear Suspension: REctangular Swingarm, 5 step Gas Reservoir Suspension (GRS)
· Front Brake: 240 mm dia Disc Brake
· Rear Brake: 130 mm Drum Brake
Wheels
· Front Rim: 1.85 X 18, Alloy
· Rear Rim: 2.15 X 18, Alloy
· Front Tyre: 2.75 X 18
· Rear Tyre: 100/90 X 18
Physical Dimensions
· Length: 2080 mm
· Width: 765 mm
· Height: 1095 mm
· Wheelbase: 1325 mm
· Saddle Height: 795 mm
· Ground Clearance: 145 mm
· Keb Weight: 143 Kg (Kick)/146 Kg (Self)
Electricals
· Battery: 12V- 7Ah
· Headlight: 12V 35/35W - Halogen
· Tail Light: 12V - 5W
· Stop Light: 12V - 21W
· Turn Signal Light: 12V - 10W X 4 Nos. Clear Lens Multi Refector Type
Tank Capacity:· 12.4 Lts, Usuable Reserve 2.2 Lts.