




2-Wheeler Type | Sports Commuter |
Engine cc (Displacement) | 149.2 cc |
Maximum Power | 15.6 Bhp @ 8500 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 13.50 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
Number of Cylinders | 1 |
Number of Gears | 5 |
Seat Height | 800 mm |
Ground Clearance | 163 mm |
Kerb Weight | 146 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.40 litres |
Pros
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Good Looks
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Powerful Engine
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Good Value for Money
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Vast Service Network
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Efficient Braking System
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Cons
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Lack of 6th Gear
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Colour Options and Price in India | |
Bike Variant | Hero Hunk 150 (Rear Disc) |
Availability Status in India | Discontinued |
2-Wheeler Type | Sports Commuter |
Latest Price in India | Hero Hunk 150 (Rear Disc) price was Rs 74,120 before being discontinued. |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Colour Options | Blazing Red, Bold Brown, Ebony Grey, Force Silver, Panther Black, Matte Black |
Official Tagline | Unleash the Hero Within |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |
Design | |
Performance | |
Comfort | |
Fuel Economy | |
Features | |
Build Quality | |
Vehicle Overview | Hero Hunk is a 150cc commuter sport motorcycle that has been in the market since quite long. It received a minor facelift and due to its less than expected sales, it can be discontinued if a new 150cc series of motorcycles is planned by the company. It is powered by a 149.2cc engine producing 15.6 BHP and 13.5 Nm of torque. The high 146 kg of weight and a conventional 5-speed gearbox makes it good for just 112 kmph of top speed. It rivals Bajaj Pulsar 150, TVS Apache RTR 160 and Honda CB Unicorn 160. |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |
Engine Details | Air cooled, 4 - stroke single cylinder OHC |
Fuel System | CV Type with Carburettor Controlled Variable Ignition - Mukini |
Cooling | Air Cooling |
Engine cc (Displacement) | 149.2 cc |
Maximum Power | 15.6 Bhp @ 8500 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 13.50 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
Number of Cylinders | 1 |
Ignition | AMI - Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System |
Compression Ratio | 10:1 |
Bore | 57.3 mm |
Stroke | 57.8 mm |
Number of Gears | 5 |
Gearbox Type | Constant Mesh |
Clutch | Multiplate Wet |
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |
Mileage | 40-50 kmpl (approx.) |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |
Front Brake | 240mm Disc |
Rear Brake | 220mm Disc |
Front Tyre | 80/100 x 18-47 P, Tubeless Tyres |
Rear Tyre | 100 / 90 X 18-56 P, Tubeless Tyres |
Front Wheel | 18 x 1.85, 5 spoke cast wheels |
Rear Wheel | 18 x 2.15, 5 spoke cast wheels |
Tubeless Tyres | |
Alloy Wheels |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |
Key Features | Optional Rear Disc Brake, Tubeless Tyres, Electric Starter, High Ground Clearance |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |
Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
Rear Suspension | Rectuangular Swing Arm with 5 step adjustable Inverted Gas Reservoir Suspension |
Frame (Chassis) | Tubular, Diamond Type |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |
Overall Length | 2080 mm |
Overall Width | 765 mm |
Overall Height | 1095 mm |
Ground Clearance | 163 mm |
Seat Height | 800 mm |
Wheelbase | 1325 mm |
Kerb Weight | 146 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.40 litres |
Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.2 litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 1.2 litres |
Maximum Payload | 130 kg |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |
Speedometer | Digital |
Tachometer | Analog |
Odometer | Digital |
Clock | Digital |
Fuel Gauge | Analog |
Gear Indicator | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |
Pass Light | |
Battery Type | MF Battery |
Capacity | 4 Ah |
Voltage | 12V |
Head Light | 12 V - 35 W / 35W - Halogen Bulb Trapezoidal MFR |
Tail Light | 12 V - 0.5 W / 4.1W (LED lamps) |
Turn Signal Light (Front) | 12 V - 10 W (Amber bulb) x 2 nos. (Multi - Reflector - Clear lens) |
Turn Signal Light (Rear) | 12 V - 10 W (Amber bulb) x 2 nos. (Multi - Reflector - Clear lens) |
COMFORT FEATURES | |
Electric Start | |
Pillion Footrest | |
Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |
Stand Alarm | |
Pillion Grabrail |
Hero Hunk 150 (Rear Disc) Review
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One of the most popular and reliable offerings in the entry level, the Hero Hunk 150 was launched in 2007 and in 2011 received a minor update of a disc brake. The bike was popular with the crowd with its efficient powertrain and was family friendly. With a 150 cc engine at its heart, the Hero Hunk 150 targets quite an audience in the market. The bike was launched in 6 stunning shades of Blazing Red, Bold Brown, Ebony Grey, Force Silver, Panther Black, Matte Black.
Coming to the engine specifications, the Hero Hunk 150 is powered by a 149.2 cc, Air cooled, 4 - stroke single cylinder OHC engine capable of producing a maximum power of 15.6 Bhp @ 8500 rpm and an utmost torque of 13.50 Nm @ 7000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. In terms of design updates, it gets a refurbished visor and side panels giving it a muscular stance. LED tail lamps and body colored mirrors compliment its style well.
The suspension duties are handled by Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers at the front while the rear wheel gets a Rectangular Swing Arm with 5 steps adjustable Inverted Gas Reservoir Suspension. The Hero Hunk 150 gets 240 mm disc brakes at the front and a 220 mm disc brake at the rear. With a kerb weight of 146 kgs and a ground clearance of 163 mm, the bike is super easy to handle on the sharp corners as well as city roads. The bike offers a fuel economy of 45 kmpl combined while guarantees a top speed of 112 kmph. It rivals Bajaj Pulsar 150, TVS Apache RTR 160 and Honda CB Unicorn 160 in the Indian market. Due to its less than expected sales, the bike was discontinued by the brand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the Dimensions of Hero Hunk?
29 Jul, 2013 | By Maxabout Team
Hero Hunk is around 2080 mm long, 765 mm wide and nearly 1095 mm high. Its kerb weight stands at 146 Kg and it carries a 12.40 liters fuel tank with it. The wheelbase is kept 1325 mm long and it ground clearance is pretty fair, standing at 145 mm.
The bike looks sturdy with its eye catchy body graphics and the body colored rear view mirrors enhances its looks. The uplifted front mudguard looks good on it and the white LED tail lamps at the back adds to its aesthetics. It comes packed with a 150 cc 4 stroke engine which delivers a max power of 14.2 bhp at 8500 rpm and a peak torque of 12.8 Nm at the rate of mere 6500 rpm. It can go up to 115 km/h max and gets to 60 in just 5 seconds. The mileage offered dangles between 52 and 58 km/l.
Eventually, there's no storage space in the vehicle and the front disc brakes and the rear drum brakes are pretty great. Hero Hunk is made available in two variants, with one having both front and rear disc brakes and the other having front disc and rear drum brakes. All in all, its much efficient and comes at an affordable price.
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Hero CBZ Xtreme vs Hero Hunk?
26 Jun, 2014 | By Maxabout Team
These two bikes from the same manufacturer are more or less the same. The have the same starting value of self-start. The wheelbase of the two bikes does not differ, as they are all 1325 mm and a wheel type value of alloy on both. The pricing also do not differ much, but the Hero CBZ Xtreme is a bit costly than the Hero Hunk.
The only notable differences on the two bikes are on the acceleration speed and the fuel tank capacity. The Hero Hunk takes 5.6 seconds to accelerate from 0-60kmph;on the other hand, the Hero CBZ Xtreme takes 5.7 seconds. The Hero CBZ Xtreme has a fuel tank capacity of 12.3 litres while the Hero Hunk prides of a whopping 14 litres fuel tank. Both the two bikes are suitable for day to day commuting and are both comfortable.
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User Reviews for Hero Hunk
Best Bike on the Road
Best bike that you can buy on Indian roads. Good build quality, comfortable, best for city roads as well as for highways and long trips. ... read more
Best Features: Comfortable, reliability
Pros: Smooth engine, reliability, powerful, comfortable in city ride as well as good on long highways.
Cons: 250cc version should be made
About Performance of Hero Hunk 150
Suspension of hunk is very poor, so from my side I wish to suggest to hero moto corp to improve its suspension quality ... read more
Best Features: LEDs, look.
Pros: I like its look.
Cons: Its suspension is very bad, its of low quality
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