Hero Honda Achiever
ManufacturerHero Honda
Parent companyHonda, Japan
Production2006–2010 (Original), 2011-present (Facelift)
PredecessorHero Honda Ambition 135
SuccessorHero Achiever (2011-2015) and Hero Achiever 150 (2017-2019)
ClassCommuter
Engine149.2 cc (9.10 cu in) 4-Stroke OHC Single-cylinder engine 2-Valve
Bore / stroke57.3 mm × 57.8 mm (2.26 in × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio9.1:1
Top speed110Kmph
Power13.4 HP@8000rpm
Torque12.80 Nm@5000rpm
Ignition typeDigital-DC CDI Ignition (AMI) Advanced Microprocessor Ignition
Transmission5 speed constant mesh, chain
Frame typeTubular Diamond Type, Single Cradle Frame
Suspension
  • Front: telescopic fork
  • Rear: swingarm
Brakes
  • Front: 240 mm disc
  • Rear: 130 mm drum
TiresFront: 2.75 X18 42p - 4PR; Rear: 3.00 X 18 52p - 6PR
Wheelbase1,290 mm (51 in)
DimensionsL: 2,040 mm (80 in)
W: 760 mm (30 in)
H: 1,120 mm (44 in)
Seat height805 mm (31.7 in)
Weight138 Kg (dry)
Fuel capacity12.5 L (2.7 imp gal; 3.3 US gal), 2.3 L (0.51 imp gal; 0.61 US gal) Reserve
Fuel consumption50Kmpl
Turning radius2.05 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
ManufacturerHero Motocorp
Parent companyHero Motocorp, India
Production2017-2019
PredecessorHero Honda Achiever (2006-2010) and Hero Achiever (2011-2015)
ClassCommuter
Engine149.1 cc (9.10 cu in) 4-Stroke OHC Single-cylinder engine 2-Valve
Bore / stroke57.3 mm × 57.8 mm (2.26 in × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio9.1:1
Top speed110Kmph
Power13.4 HP@8000rpm
Torque12.80 Nm@5000rpm
Ignition typeDigital-DC CDI Ignition (AMI) Advanced Microprocessor Ignition
Transmission5 speed constant mesh, chain
Frame typeTubular Diamond Type, Single Cradle Frame
Suspension
  • Front: telescopic fork
  • Rear: swingarm
Brakes
  • Front: 240 mm disc
  • Rear: 130 mm drum
TiresFront : 80/100-18 47P (Tubeless) and Rear : 80/100-18 54P (Tubeless)
Wheelbase1,290 mm (51 in)
DimensionsL: 2,060 mm (81 in)
W: 763 mm (30.0 in)
H: 1,086 mm (42.8 in)
Seat height805 mm (31.7 in)
Weight139 Kg (dry)
Fuel capacity13 L (2.9 imp gal; 3.4 US gal), 1.8 L (0.40 imp gal; 0.48 US gal) Reserve
Fuel consumption50Kmpl
Turning radius2.05 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

References

  1. Team, CarBikeTech (4 September 2014). "i3S Technology: What is it and How It Works?". CarBikeTech. Retrieved 16 January 2023.


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