Engineered by Hero Honda for the scooter motorcycle segment, the 2008 Hero Honda Pleasure pairs a 102 cc (6.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 7 HP (5.1 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 7.9 Nm (5.8 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox. With a specific output of 68.6 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Pleasure measures 104 kg (229 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (14.86 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,240 mm (48.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 5-liter (1.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Hero Honda archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2006 to 2009, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
68.6 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.07 HP/kg (14.86 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–7,000 rpm
Standover Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
Engine
Displacement102.0 ccm (6.22 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power7.0 HP (5.1 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque7.9 Nm (0.8 kgf-m or 5.8 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression9.0:1
Bore x Stroke50.0 x 52.0 mm (2.0 x 2.0 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Chassis
Wheelbase1240 mm (48.8 inches)
Ground Clearance125 mm (4.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3.50-10
Rear Tyre3.50-10
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Front Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø130 mm (5.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.104.0 kg (229.3 pounds)
Seat Height805 mm (31.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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