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| Manufacturer | Hero Honda |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Honda, Japan |
| Production | 2002–2005 |
| Predecessor | Hero Honda CBZ |
| Successor | Hero Honda Achiever |
| Class | Commuter |
| Engine | 133.3 cc (8.13 cu in) 4-Stroke OHC Single-cylinder engine 2-Valve |
| Bore / stroke | 58.5 mm × 49.5 mm (2.30 in × 1.95 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9:5:1 Source [1] |
| Top speed | 94 KMPH Source [1] |
| Power | 11.2 PS @8000 rpmSource [1] |
| Torque | 10.5 Nm @6500 rpm Source [1] |
| Ignition type | Digital-DC CDI Ignition (AMI) Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System |
| Transmission | 5- speed constant mesh, chain |
| Frame type | Single cradle, tubular |
| 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 | 1,285 mm (50.6 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,030 mm (80 in) W: 760 mm (30 in) H: 1,100 mm (43 in) |
| Seat height | 798 mm (31.4 in) |
| Weight | 135.5Kg (
dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 12.5 L (2.7 imp gal; 3.3 US gal), 2.0 L (0.44 imp gal; 0.53 US gal) Reserve |
| Fuel consumption | 45 Kmpl Source [2] |
| Turning radius | 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) |
The Hero Honda Ambition is a commuter motorcycle launched by Hero Honda in 2002 with similar engine architecture as the Hero Honda CBZ, with a reduced bore diameter but same stroke. This gave the Ambition a 133.3 cc (8.13 cu in) swept volume single-cylinder engine. [3]
Description
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Source [4]
The Hero Honda Ambition is a 135cc bike launched in India by Hero Honda with an Original Honda's 133.3cc over square and overhead camshaft engine with Keihin conventional CV carburetor. The Bike was unveiled in 2002 with a 5-speed constant mesh transmission and comes with self-start as optional. [5] This motor generated 11.2ps of max power and 10.5Nm of peak torque [5] making the bike suitable for city commuting and allowing it to cruise out on the highway at good speeds. Hero Honda marketed the Ambition model as a commuter bike with Hero Honda CBZ original Honda platform engine in 133.3cc capacity. This bike came with CDI Advanced Micro processor ignition technology and was launched to compete with Bajaj Pulsar.
Hero Honda Ambition 135
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Source [6]
The bike was launched to fill the gap between 100cc and 150cc. Instead of launching a 125cc motorcycle, Hero Honda launched something powerful yet fuel efficient. T This Bike equipped with Keihin Conventional CV Carburetor and Complies (BS3) emission norms Bharat stage emission standards. The concept of Hero Honda in this motorcycle is it should be more powerful than 125cc motorcycles and more Fuel efficient than 150cc Motorcycles. [7] The fairing of the bike was also scaled from the [8] Hero Honda CBZ, [9] However, the manufacturer failed to sell the expected number of units so the company revised and updated a facelift model in 2004 by changing conventional round headlamp design to the CBZ fairing. Despite this, it failed to sell the expected number of units and the bike was discontinued in 2005. It failed due to its price, which was costlier than its competitors bikes at that time. After this failure, Hero Honda [10] updated the Ambition as an all new Hero Honda Achiever which shared only part of the side and tail panels set with same CBZ Xtreme Engine and Honda Unicorn engine.
Models list
- Hero Honda Ambition (2002–2004) (BS2), This model came with a round headlamp and instrument cluster with 133.3 cc power plant. It comes with two variants: Kick-start model and Self-start model with a front disc of 240mm integrated with Nissin Calipers as optional.
- Hero Honda Ambition 135 (2004–2005) (BS2), This is a facelifted model which came with upgraded front visor and instrument cluster inspired by Hero Honda CBZ.
Advanced Micro Processor Ignition System
Source [11]
Advanced Micro Processor Ignition System works in tandem with sensors to the throttle cable and controls the fuel flow and throttle response of the bike, which helps in improving the spark of the bike electronically. The Ambition was the first motor cycle in Hero Honda Featured Advanced Micro Processor Ignition System (AMI). This System plays a major role in delivering the better power, pickup and also improving the fuel consumption of the bike efficiently. This is the concept of Advanced Micro Processor Ignition System. After this ambition model, Hero Honda equipped this technology in all its 150cc to 200cc motorcycles to deliver better efficiency and pickup with less fuel consumption as claimed by Hero Honda.
References
- ^ a b c d Mouth, Shut. "Hero Honda Ambition Reviews and Ratings - MouthShut.com". www.mouthshut.com. Mouth shut. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ^ "Hero Ambition price, specs, mileage, colours, photos and reviews". Bikes4Sale. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ "Hero Honda launches 133cc 'Ambition' motorcycle - Times of India". The Times of India. 7 September 2002. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Hero Ambition price, specs, mileage, colours, photos and reviews". Bikes4Sale. Bikes4Sale. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ a b Bhardwaj, Utkarsh (4 December 2020). "Remembering The Hero Honda Ambition | The Motorcycle With A Timeless Design". The GoMechanic Blog. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ BikesMedia, BikesMedia. "Hero Honda Ambition Price, Images, Colours, Mileage, Specs & Reviews". www.bikesmedia.in. BikesMedia. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Hero Honda launches all-new Ambition bike". Rediff. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ WardsAuto (29 January 2004). "UPDATE 1-India's Hero Honda launches new look Ambition model". WardsAuto. WardsAuto. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Kant, Bhanu Pande & Krishna (7 March 2005). "Hero Honda may phase out Ambition". The Economic Times. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Droom. "Hero Ambition Price in India, Mileage, Reviews & Images, Specifications". Droom. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "AMI: What is Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System?". CarBikeTech. 10 August 2014.
Further reading
- In Automobile Industry in India Brand Positioning Among two Wheeler Motor Cycles in India By Dr. M. Sirajudeen, Dr. U. Leyakath Ali Khan" Book, page No. 76, the launch details of both Hero Honda ambition and CBZ star with year details by authors.Sirajudeen, Dr M.; Khan, Dr U. Leyakath Ali. Automobile Industry in India: Brand Positioning Among two Wheeler Motor Cycles in India. Educreation Publishing. p. 76. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- In Product Strategy and Corporate Success: Concepts and Cases from the Indian Automobile Industry, the authors mention Hero Honda Success Product strategy by mentioning their all bike models including Hero Honda Ambition 135.Rao, C. B. (17 October 2019). Product Strategy and Corporate Success: Concepts and Cases from the Indian Automobile Industry. Notion Press. ISBN 978-1-64587-715-8. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
- In Two-wheeler Industry in India An Introduction by T.P. Balaji Rajmanohar. Mention on page No. 166 about the Ambition Brand ambassadors.Rajmanohar, T. P.; Balaji, V. (2007). Two-wheeler Industry in India: An Introduction. Icfai University Press. p. 166. ISBN 978-81-314-1217-6. Retrieved 8 December 2022.