15 150 cc Hero Honda Hunk preview; Tech Specs and Wallpapers [Pics/Photos/Images]

Preview of the 150 cc Hero Honda Hunk along with Pics/Photos and Technical Specifications

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.

But seriously Hero Honda, please show some discretion in choosing names for your future bikes.

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.


Verdict:

Compared to the CBZ Xtreme, this time the "Hunk" seems to have been designed by a professional designer. The consumers who had earlier shunned the CBZ Xtreme because of its "Xtreme" looks might now be interested in the "Hunk". But I still can’t stop laughing at the choice of the name "HUNK", not just because it sounds pretentious (which actually it does) but probably because of the following..

I don’t think "desi" bikers are too bothered with names their bikes or cars.

One good example if the car from Skoda named as the “LAURA” in India which is doing quite well.

Me: Dude, what do you ride..??
Dude: I RIDE A HUNK..!!

Me: Why a HUNK dude..??
Dude: Coz I LOVE my HUNK a lot..!!

Me: When do you ride dude..??
Dude: I RIDE my HUNK Day and Night..!!

(All future “Hunk” owners please forgive me, but I had to let this out..!!)

That being said, I don’t think "desi" bikers are too bothered with names their bikes or cars. One good example if the car from Skoda named as the "LAURA" in India. Guys conversant in Hindi definitely know what that word means in colloquial Hindi (the ones who don’t are requested to find it out). But that has never come in the way of the popularity of the "LAURA" in India.

But seriously Hero Honda, please show some discretion in choosing names for your future bikes. If you find your guys don’t really have an imagination, we’ll be more than happy to do it for you.

Nevertheless ,the "Hunk" gets the "Thumbs Up" from me in terms of styling. Since the CBZ Xtreme was a good bike, the "Hunk" (which essentially has the same engine) looks quite promising.

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.

Pics: From Rearset's Blog (Published with Permission)

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