Hero Honda Hunk 150cc finally launched at 55,000

Earlier post about the hunk

The country's largest two-wheeler maker Hero Honda on Wednesday launched its 150cc bike 'Hunk' at a starting price of Rs 55,000 (at ex-showroom Delhi).
UPDATED:
The company that started the 150cc performance segment in India with the CBZ has now launched two variants of the Hunk, kick-start and self-start.This was no surprise as the CBZ xtreme that was launched about 11 months ago was not very successful in the segment where as The achiever was a big flop. After the CBZ and Karizma, Hero Honda was struggling with the design of their bikes which were not appealing to our Desi bikers. But this time It appears that they have done quite a decent job With the Hunk150cc.

Pictures of Hero Honda Hunk :-
Hero Honda Hunk in Blue color
Hero Honda Hunk in Silver color
A steeped seat proves a sporty riding position for the rider.
Hero Honda Hunk in red color
The gas charged shox, a first on a Hero Honda should definitely improve the ride quality. Note the big grab rail, would have looked much better with a split grab like the one on Apache rtr or CBZ x .The bike will be available in four colours - black, blue, red and silver.
pics courtesy http://rearset.blogspot.com

No digital console, a bright red chrome rimmed analog console with a tacho and a fuel gauge.

The rear panel looks like apache a bit but has a clever two tone scheme and it appears as if the short tail exposes the frame. The silencer and side panel are borrowed from Karizma. The headlight resemble the Achiever and the rear mudguard from pulsar and has a supporting frame from inside to prevent it from rattling. Overall looks a lot more muscular much better than CBZ xtreme. The bike has to be seen in flesh and look much better than that in the pics.

The hunk has the same engine as that of the CBZ extreme pumping out same power.

The kick-star 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.

The technical specifications of the Hero Honda Hunk 150 cc :-
Technical Specification
Engine : Air Cooled, 4 - Stroke Single Cylinder OHC
Displacement : 149.2 cc
Max Power : 10.6 Kw (14.4 Ps ) @ 8500 rpm
Torque : 12.80 N-m @ 6500 rpm
Bore x Stoke : 57.3 X 57.8 mm
Carburettor : C. V Type
Ignition : AMI - Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System
Gear Box : 5 Speed Constant Mesh
Type : Tubular, Diamond Type
Suspension :
Front- Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear- Rectangular Swing Arm with 5 Step Adjustable Gas Reservoir Suspension - GRS
Brakes :
Front- Disc: 240 mm Dia Disc - Non Asbestos Type
Rear- Drum: Internal Expanding Shoe Type (130 mm), Non Asbestos Type.
Rim Size :
Front- 18 X 1.85, Alloy Wheel
Rear - 18 X 2.15, Alloy Wheel
Tyre Size:
Front- 2.75 X 18 42P
Rear-100/90 X 18 - 56P (With Tuff-up Tube)
Battery : 12V -7 Ah
Head Light : 12V - 35 / 35 W = Halogen Bulb (Mulit Reflector Type)
Tail Lamp : 12 V - 5W
Stop Lamp : 12V - 21W
Turn Signal Lamp : 12 V - 10W x 4 nos, Clear Lense, Multi reflector Type.
Fuel Tank Capacity : 12.4 Ltrs
Reserve- 2.2 Ltrs (Usable Reserve)
Length : 2080 mm
Width : 765 mm'
Height : 1095 mm
Wheel Base: 1325 mm
Saddle Height : 795 mm
Ground Clearance : 145 mm
Kerb Weight : 143 Kg (Kick) / 146 Kg (self)
Note :- The technical specifications of 150cc Hunk are exactly same as that of CBZ xtreme. The over all weight has gone up by 3 kgs.

The next interesting would be to compare the Hunk with Pulsar 150 and Apache rtr 160.
Do come back for Pulsar 150 Dtsi vs Apache Rtr160 vs Hero Honda Hunk Vs CBZ Extreme.
And also for my test drive and review of Hero Honda 150cc Hunk.

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