Hero Honda Hunk 150 Ownership review by Rahul Chowdhury

My name is Rahul Chowdhury. I am a big motorcycle lover and I am riding my own bike for four years named Hero Honda Hunk. This motorcycle belongs to former Hero Honda Company and it is one of the best motorcycles of that time. Now this motorcycle is being manufacturing by the Hero Motor corp house. From the day when I decided to have a bike and for last five years I have lots of experiences, memories and knowledge with this motorcycle and know I want to share those among others.

Why I chose this bike:

Before I pay money for this bike at the beginning of 2011, I had given lots of time to research to find the best motorcycle according to my budget. I searched a lot in internet; ask each and every one of my friends & relatives who have some experience in Motorcycle. My father’s choice is lower cc motorcycles but I want to go for a 150 cc bike. As I was searching for a good 150cc motorcycle one day I saw my cousin bought a 3000Km used Hero Honda Hunk. I loved that bike because of its outlooks and I wished him to ride this bike. When I started the engine, I felt something different on it. The control was just above awesome. Even with a pillion in a busy city road, I felt like in full control. The acceleration was little slower but it was good enough to ride. So I decided to buy Hunk. After I decided to have this bike I bought the double disc version within two months.

Design and looks:

Design of my motorcycle is quite excellent. The bike contains a muscular fuel tank with a pair of additional tank kit attached to both sides which makes the looks more charming. Those kits have some aerodynamic functions I guess though I have doubts about that. The pillion seat is little higher from the driver but it is well enough to sit properly for the pillions. Overall a muscular shape is provided through Hunk. The color combination and glossy finished painting makes the outlooks more attractive.

Control and Comfort:

This is the best part about my motorbike. I will give ten on ten to my motorcycle at this side. This bike provides extra privilege then the other 150cc motorcycles in controlling. The weight is spread equally in every side. As a result the handling becomes easier. This gives the rider an advantage in the busy road. The seat height and the handle position make a critical angle which gives the biker a huge comfort. Hunk has tubular, diamond type chassis and because of this it has center position control system; it provides more power to handle the bike in rough road. I am having best riding performance with my bike. this bike has better dimension and well effective suspensions and brakes which can be helpful at any types of situation.

Travel experience with Hunk:

Travelling is one of my great passions. I travel more than three division of my country with my Hero Honda Hunk. One of the most longest and enjoyable journey was Rajshahi to Dhaka to Sylhet. After having that journey I can say Hunk is definitely a long tour Bike. Around 700 Km journey I did with Hunk without any trouble. Its engine strength can compete with other higher cc bikes and it can provide speed, mileage, comfortness all the three things.

Top speed and Mileage:

At the speed I got 118 KM per hour on the Dhaka Rajshahi Highways. Many bikers claim they got 125, 130 Kilometer per hour. I travel a lot so I knew about my bikes mileage in highway maximum time I get 40-45 KMPL but in city area it never crosses 30 KMPL. In my suggestion who need a fuel efficient bike, HUNK is definitely not for them.

Positives:

-    Good for traveling and good control.
-    Good for urban and city roads.
-    Sitting position is comfortable.
-    Best back seat comfort.
-    Instant pickup.
-    Available spare parts.

Cons:

-    Not fuel efficient.
-    Tube tyre can give you trouble of Puncture, it is not tubeless.
-    Rear brake is too much sensitive in wet weather.
-    High price of spare parts in Bangladesh.

These are my very own observation and some of these can vary with other users. But still I can suggest this motorcycle can use for long times and it is very durable and handy for using.