Positioned in Hero Honda's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2008 Hero Honda Hunk relies on a 149.2 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.2 HP (10.4 kW) at 8,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 12.8 Nm (9.4 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 95.2 HP per liter and a 1,700 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,200 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Hunk measures 143 kg (315 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10.07 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,325 mm (52.2 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12.4-liter (3.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Hero Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1991 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
95.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10.07 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,200 rpm
Engine
Displacement149.2 ccm (9.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power14.2 HP (10.4 kW)) @ 8200 RPM
Torque12.8 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.4 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression9.1:1
Bore x Stroke57.3 x 57.8 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor. CV type
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
ClutchMultiplate, wet
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular double cradle
Front SuspensionTelescopic Hydraulic Fork
Rear SuspensionSwing Arm with Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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