Thursday, October 23, 2008

Hero Honda - Hunk


Hunk : Fighter Blue Colour

Hero Honda Motors Ltd. launched the another bike in 150 cc segment. This new bike is
HUNK which is aimed to target the executive segment buyers with its stylish and sporty looks. The Hero Honda Hunk has a 149.2 cc, air-cooled, OHC engine with a 5 speed gearbox which produces 14.4 PS power at 8,500 rpm. and 12.8 Nm torque at 6,500 rpm. Hunk is equipped with Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System (AMI) ignition system which varies the ignition timing based on engine speed and throttle position. This offers the rider a crisp throttle response, superior ride ability and the real thrill & joy of biking. The 5 spokes alloy black wheels, golden color painted 5 step Gas Reservoir Suspension (GRS) gives it the nice looks.


Available colours for HUNK are : Force Silver, Sports Red, Panther Black, Fighter Blue.

Features of Hunk:

* Better Fuel Efficiency
* Comfortable Handling

* Great Pick-Up
* 5 Spokes Alloy Wheels
* Killer Looks


The 150 cc segment motorcycle market has been captured by the Bajaj's Pulsar but Hero Honda is trying to get into the competition with the launching of its new bike Hunk in the market in the range of 150 cc. The company has launched two variants of the bike with the same name "Hunk". First is kick start model and the another one comes up with a self start bike. The self start model of Hunk costs Rs 57,000. while the kick start model costs Rs. 55,000.

VEHICLE SUMMARY:


Engine:


ENGINE TYPE : Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke Single Cylinder OHC
DISPLACEMENT :
149.2 cc

MAXIMUM POWER : 14.4 PS @ 8,500 rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE : 12.8 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
CARBURETOR :
C.V Type

ACCELERATION :
0-60 Kmph in 5 Seconds

TOP SPEED : 120kph
STARTING : Self Start / Kick Start
IGNITION : AMI-Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System

TRANSMISSION:


CLUTCH : Multi-plate Wet
GEAR BOX :
5 Speed Constant Mesh

CHASSIS TYPE : Tabular, Diamond Type

SUSPENSION:


FRONT : Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
REAR :
Swing Arm, 5-Step Adjustable Gas Reservoir Suspension


BRAKES:

FRONT:
240mm Dia Disc-Non Asbestos Type

REAR :
130mm Drum-Non Asbestos Type


WHEELS AND TYRES :

WHEEL TYPE : 5 Spoke Alloy Wheels
WHEEL SIZE(FRONT) : 18 x 1.85
Wheel SIZE(REAR) : 18 x 2.15
TYRE SIZE(FRONT) : 2.75 x 18 - 42 P
TYRE SIZE(REAR) : 100/90 x 18 - 56 P

FUEL TANK:

FUEL CAPACITY :
12.4 Liters

FUEL RESERVE :
2.2 Liters


DIMENSIONS:

LENGTH : 2,080.00 mm
WIDTH :
765.00 mm

HEIGHT :
1,095.00 mm

WHEEL BASE :
1,325.00 mm

SADDLE HEIGHT :
795.00 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE : 145 mm

KERB WEIGHT:

KICK START MODEL :
143 Kg.

SELF START MODEL : 146 Kg.

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE:

FUEL GAUGE :
Analogue

TACHO METER : Analogue
TRIP METER : Analogue
SPEEDOMETER : Analogue
SELF START :
Available

LOW FUEL INDICATOR :
Available

LOW OIL INDICATOR : NONE
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR :
NONE

FUEL CONSUMPTION : Around 52 Km / Liter

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