Hero Honda Achiever Series

Hero Honda Achiever

Manufacturer	Hero Honda
Also called	Hero Eco 150 Hero Dawn 150 Hero Hunter 150
Parent company	Honda, Japan
Production	2006–2010 (Original), 2011-present (Facelift)
Predecessor	Hero Honda Ambition 135
Successor	Hero Achiever (2011-2015) and Hero Achiever 150 (2017-2019)
Class	Commuter
Engine	149.2 cc (9.10 cu in) 4-Stroke OHC Single-cylinder engine 2-Valve
Bore / stroke	57.3 mm × 57.8 mm (2.26 in × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio	9.1:1
Top speed	110Kmph
Power	13.4 HP@8000rpm
Torque	12.80 Nm@5000rpm
Ignition type	Digital-DC CDI Ignition (AMI) Advanced Microprocessor Ignition
Transmission	5 speed constant mesh, chain
Frame type	Tubular Diamond Type, Single Cradle Frame
Suspension	Front: telescopic fork Rear: swingarm
Brakes	Front: 240 mm disc Rear: 130 mm drum
Tires	Front: 2.75 X18 42p - 4PR; Rear: 3.00 X 18 52p - 6PR
Wheelbase	1,290 mm (51 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,040 mm (80 in) W: 760 mm (30 in) H: 1,120 mm (44 in)
Seat height	805 mm (31.7 in)
Weight	138 Kg (dry)
Fuel capacity	12.5 L (2.7 imp gal; 3.3 US gal), 2.3 L (0.51 imp gal; 0.61 US gal) Reserve
Fuel consumption	50Kmpl
Turning radius	2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) Source Advice, Bike (15 August 2010). "Hero Honda Achiever Review". BikeAdvice - Latest Bike News, Motorcycle Reviews, Electric Vehicle Updates. Retrieved 16 January 2023.

Brief

The Hero Honda Achiever is a 149.1 cc motorcycle manufactured in India by Hero Honda. The Achiever production started in 2006. It is based and shares Chassis and body parts of Hero Honda Ambition 135 platform.

Hero Honda Achiever (BS3)

The Hero Honda Achiever engine is the same 149.1 cc (bore x stroke: 57.3 by 57.8 millimetres (2.26 in × 2.28 in)) Honda Unicorn engine, with a minuscule difference in power and equipped with Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System (AMI), Which was first introduced by Hero Honda in Hero Honda Ambition 135 Motorcycle. This Bike Equipped with Keihin Conventional CV Carburetor and Complies (BS3) emission norms Bharat stage emission standards . Production of this bike started in early 2006 but totally stopped in 2010 due to low sales.

Hero Achiever (BS3)

Hero Honda restarted the production of the model as named Hero Achiever in 2011 due to the separation of Hero Honda joint venture in 2010, with some graphic variations & also sporting a black alloy wheel along with the same 149.1 cc engine and Complies (BS3) emission norms Bharat stage emission standards with new ATFT technology. Still Achiever struggles to compete the sales in market. Finally Hero Achiever discontinued in 2015.

Hero Achiever 150 (BS4)

Hero Achiever 150

Manufacturer	Hero Motocorp
Parent company	Hero Motocorp, India
Production	2017-2019
Predecessor	Hero Honda Achiever (2006-2010) and Hero Achiever (2011-2015)
Class	Commuter
Engine	149.1 cc (9.10 cu in) 4-Stroke OHC Single-cylinder engine 2-Valve
Bore / stroke	57.3 mm × 57.8 mm (2.26 in × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio	9.1:1
Top speed	110Kmph
Power	13.4 HP@8000rpm
Torque	12.80 Nm@5000rpm
Ignition type	Digital-DC CDI Ignition (AMI) Advanced Microprocessor Ignition
Transmission	5 speed constant mesh, chain
Frame type	Tubular Diamond Type, Single Cradle Frame
Suspension	Front: telescopic fork Rear: swingarm
Brakes	Front: 240 mm disc Rear: 130 mm drum
Tires	Front : 80/100-18 47P (Tubeless) and Rear : 80/100-18 54P (Tubeless)
Wheelbase	1,290 mm (51 in)
Dimensions	L: 2,060 mm (81 in) W: 763 mm (30.0 in) H: 1,086 mm (42.8 in)
Seat height	805 mm (31.7 in)
Weight	139 Kg (dry)
Fuel capacity	13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 US gal), 1.8 L (0.40 imp gal; 0.48 US gal) Reserve
Fuel consumption	50Kmpl
Turning radius	2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) Hero, Motocorp. "Hero Achiever 150 Bike, Specs, Images, Price, Features, Achiever Mileage - Hero MotoCorp Ethiopia". www.heromotocorp.com. Retrieved 16 January 2023.

In 2017 Hero again launched Achiever in new name as Hero Achiever 150 in India as a 2nd generation update with new design in headlight, new body panels with same chassis, engine and equipped i3s^[1] Idle Start Stop System with (BS4) emission norms Bharat stage emission standards complaint. Despite this, it was never a big hit in the market due to the increasing competition in the Indian market of 150 cc bikes. The Achiever was eventually deemed a failure and production ceased in 2019.

Hero Achiever 2012 Model Facelifted model with slightly change in graphics after the separation of Hero Honda Joint Venture

Related

• Hero Honda CBZ
• Hero Honda Karizma
• Hero Honda Karizma R
• Hero Honda Karizma ZMR
• Hero Honda Ambition 135
• Hero Honda Splendor
• Hero Honda Passion
• Hero Honda Super Splendor
• Hero Honda Hunk
• Honda Unicorn
• Honda Shine
• Hero Pleasure
• Honda Activa

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