The Honda Unicorn is an all-rounder commuter bike with good reliability, comfortable commute feel, and strong build quality. Priced starting from ₹1.24 Lakh onward in India, this is a BS-VI-complimented powered bike with a displacement of 162.7 cc.
It promises to offer a smooth and efficient ride with plentiful safety features and a comfortable design-this is definitely going to be one tough opponent in the commuter bike class segment.
Engine and Performance
Honda Unicorn Engine
The Honda Unicorn draws power from a 162.7 cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder engine. The BS-VI-compliant engine promises the right mix of power and fuel efficiency, making the motorcycle rightly apt for both city commutes and medium-distance travels.
Honda Unicorn Power and Torque
The mill churns out 12.73 bhp of maximum power at 7500 rpm along with a peak torque of 14 Nm at 5500 rpm. The bike runs on the motive provided by this, keeping its acceleration decent and performance steady across most terrains.
Honda Unicorn Transmission
The bike boasts a 5-speed gearbox merged with a wet multiplate slipper clutch to ensure smooth gear shifts and better control during the ride.
Honda Unicorn Fuel Efficiency
This bike has a capacity for 13 liters of fuel in the tank; hence, it is meant for long rides without stopping at filling stations now and then.
Design and Dimensions
Honda Unicorn Body Type
Honda Unicorn falls into the category of commuter bikes, which have a firm, practical design. Diamond Frame and Alloy Wheels enhance its strength and add to its appearance.
Honda Unicorn Dimensions
The overall length of the bike is 2081 mm while the width and height are 756 mm and 1103 mm, respectively. The wheelbase of the bike is 1335 mm, thus providing stability and a comfortable ride to the bike. It has a ground clearance of 187 mm that enables the bike to pass through badly congested roads quite easily.
Honda Unicorn Weight and Seat Height
The kerb weight of the Honda Unicorn is 140 kg thus being easy to handle. The seat height comes out to be 798 mm, providing ample seating comfort for riders with different body heights
Honda Unicorn Safety Features
Following are some of the key safety features available on this motorcycle.
ABS
The motorcycle gets a single-channel ABS or Anti-lock Braking System that adds a touch of safety while braking hard. It can be effective in preventing the wheels from locking up during braking.
Headlamp and Indicators
Honda Unicorn offers AHO feature to provide maximum possible visibility in all conditions. In addition, the bike also features hazard warning indicator, halogen bulb turn signals and pass light.
Additional Safety Features
Pillion grabrail and a pass switch offers all possible conveniences and safety to both the rider as well as passenger.
Honda Unicorn Price and Variants
Honda Unicorn is available with a starting price of ₹1.24 Lakh for the STD variant as the base version in India. It comes fitted with all the major features and specifications listed above. At this much price, the motorcycle can give tough competition to its rivalry easily, as far as being a good value-for-money motorcycle is concerned.
Competitors
As far as the commuter segment is concerned, Honda Unicorn faces quite a few rivals. The key competitors of this model are Honda SP 160, Bajaj Pulsar 150 Single Disc, TVS Apache RTR 160, Yamaha FZ FI V3, and Bajaj Pulsar NS160. Still this Unicorn commands a certain respect for its reliability and comfort besides great performance in running.