
INTRODUCTION
Honda Unicorn 160 has been relaunched after some time, and this is an unusual move from HMSI, given that Honda unicorn is one of the brand’s most successful models in India. The answer is that it is a big success, and want to know the reason behind it? There are no changes in this relaunched model, setting aside some added features and a retweaked engine. So what is the fuzz about all?
GALLERY
KEY SPECIFICATIONS

DISPLACEMENT
162.7cc

MILEAGE
55-60km/l

POWER
12.91PS @ 7,500rpm

TORQUE
14Nm @ 5,500rpm

FUEL SYSTEM
PGM-FI

TANK CAPACITY
13 liters

REAR SUSPENSION
MONOSHOCK

KERB WEIGHT
140Kg
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SPECIAL FEATURES
1
HET ENGINE (BS-VI)
2
MF BATTERY
3
ABS
4
PGM-FI
5
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
6
MONOSHOCK SUSPENSION
7
3 + 3 YEARS WARRANTY
8
HET TUBELESS TYRE
9
3D WING MARK
10
PREMIUM FRONT COWL
11
LONG WHEELBASE
12
BLACKED OUT ENGINE
Full Specifications
City | 50-55km/l |
Highway | 55-62km/l |
Speedometer | Analog |
Tachometer | Yes |
Tripmeter | Yes |
Fuel Guage | Yes |
Low Fuel Indicator | Yes |
Low Battery Indicator | No |
Low Oil Indicator | No |
Start Type | Electric / Kick Start |
Kill Switch | Yes |
Clock | No |
Pass Light | Yes |
ABS | Yes |
Stand Alarm | No |
Tyres (F) | 80/100-18 M/C 47P, Tubeless |
Tyres (R) | 100/90-18 M/C 56P, Tubeless |
Brakes (F) | Disc 240mm |
Brakes (R) | Drum 130 mm |
Type | Diamond Type |
Front Suspension | Telescopic |
Rear Suspension | Hydraulic type (Mono Shock) |
Wheelbase | 1335mm |
Ground Clearance | 187mm |
Length x Width x Height | 2081mm x 756mm x 1103mm |
Kerb Weight | 140Kg |
Fuel Capacity | 13l |
Seat Length | 715mm |
Seat Height | 798mm |
Battery | 12V, 4Ah (MF) |
Head Lamp | Halogen Bulb, DC |
Engine Type | 4 stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine |
Displacement | 162.7cc |
Power | 12.9PS @ 7,500rpm |
Torque | 14Nm @ 5,500rpm |
Bore x Stroke | 57.3 X 63.1 mm |
Compression Ratio | 10±0.2 |
Fuel Supply | PGM- FI |
HONDA UNICORN 160 OVERVIEW
The Honda CB Unicorn 160 is a premium 160cc motorcycle, which has been aimed at a young breed of the audience looking for a stylish commuter motorcycle for use daily. The CB Unicorn 160 fills the void created in Honda’s line-up when it discontinued the CB Dazzler a few years ago.
The premium 150cc segment is full of muscular motorcycles, and the CB Unicorn isn’t any different. Cosmetically, the CB Unicorn 160 carries influence from the Honda CX-01 concept, Which was unveiled at the 2014 Auto Expo CB Trigger. The fuel tank gets a muscular design, while the headlamp gets a bikini fairing. Most of the electrical components share with the CB Unicorn and the CB Trigger, which helps development/manufacturing costs.
The CB Unicorn 160 gets a 163cc single-cylinder engine, which produces 14.7bhp and 14.6Nm of torque. While these figures might be higher than what the 150cc engine in the CB Unicorn produces, Honda has managed to extract better efficiency figures out of the rebored 163cc engine. The engine mates to a five-speed transmission.
The premium 150cc to 180cc segment has seen rapid growth in recent years, with Yamaha’s FZ series successfully grabbing a large share of this lucrative segment. With the CB Unicorn 160, Honda will hope to regain its lost glory in this segment, rivalling the likes of Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ-S and the upcoming Hero Xtreme Sports.
Above all: The CB Unicorn 160 is still a conservatively designed motorcycle. While I admit that it looks better than its predecessor, the bike needs some tweaking to match its rivals. With the new trapezoidal headlamp unit and sharp fuel tank, the front fascia of the CB Unicorn 160 doesn’t look as contemporary as it should. However, the nicely designed tank shrouds get our thumbs up.
HONDA UNICORN 160 VERDICT
PROS
- Offers comfortable ergonomics
- Gets a refined engine
- Features a smooth gearbox
CONS
- The design is a bit too old now
- There are vibrations are higher revs
About Honda
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India {HMSI} started the journey in India in 1999 and now holds a coveted place among the motorcycle companies reason – being among the top three. Earlier Honda bikes models and Hero bikes models had joint venture known by the very familiar name – Hero Honda which was made into reality in 1984 and parted ways in 2010 and also ending technological support to Hero lasting till 2014. Now both companies are in their quest to reach the number one position and the fight continues. Now Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) is a 100% subsidiary of Honda Motor Company Ltd., Japan and the list of all honda bikes now exceeds 20+ variants in India.
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