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Thursday, March 27, 2008

Hero Honda Hunk




“Hunk” appears to be a decent looking motorcycle. Hunk has small fairing and aerodynamic tank shrouds. The tank shrouds are big and Hunk’s tank has good knee recess. Hunk’s telescopic fork is golden in colour. This nicely gels with the 5 spoke black alloy wheels. Dummy cowl raises from the swingarm bolt section and extend up to the Hunk’s large scoops.The gas holder of the rear suspension is also golden. Hero Honda’s hunk embraces the contemporary black theme - the handlebar weight, alloy wheels, silencer guard and the grab rail of the new Hunk are painted black. Suspension is through telescopic fork at the front and the rear suspension is a 5 step adjustable gas charged one.Hunk’s rear tyre comes with tuff - up tube.Hunk’s indicators at the front and rear are conventional ,they are not integrated like CBZ-X Treme.
Hunk features tripod instrumentation with chrome ring large speedometer. Fuel gauge, speedometer and rpm meter are analogue. Contemporary pilot lamps and LED tail lamps fails to find a place in the Hero Honda’s new Hunk. Hunk’s battery is the same 12V-7Ah and Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System –”AMI” with Multi Mapping Digital CDI along with “Carburetor controlled Variable Ignition” delivers the optimum Power, quicker throttle response and Fuel efficiency. It also includes unique “Anti-Kick back” device prevents Kick back during starting - convenient, safe and effortless kick start
Hunk’s engine is same as the X-Treme’s 4 stroke 150cc engine. It develops 14bhp at 8500rpm of power and 12.8Nm of Torque. Here is Hunk's Comparison with other 150cc bikes . Hunk’s 150cc engine is mated with a conventional 5speed gearbox. This engine breathes by means of CV carborator.Similar to the TVS CVTi engine the Hunk’s 150cc engine produces tumble induction that results in more efficiency.
Hero Honda has launched Hunk at a starting price of Rs 55,000. Hero Honda has launched two variants, kick-start and self-start. Kick-start would be available at Rs 55,000, the company would charge a premium of Rs 2,000 for the self-start model which is priced at Rs 57,000. Hero honda's hunk is available in four colours - black, blue, red and silver.

Engine: 149.2cc (Advanced tumble flow Induction)
Power: 14.2BHP at 8500RPM
Torque: 12.80N-m at 6500rpm
Acceleration:0-60in 5 sec
Weight: 146.00
Clearance: 145.00
Fuel Tank: 12.40
Wheelbase: 1325.00
Gears: 5 Speed
Top Speed: 120
Brakes: 240mm dia Disc
Fuel Economy: 51

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