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Read about Honda Unicorn Bike Review. Honda Unicorn is the first motorcycle in India with the hi-tech Mono Suspension

Honda Unicorn

Honda Unicorn
The bike is fantastic both in performance as well as aesthetic value. It is a perfect fusion of sporty and macho design. With features like swift acceleration, superior mileage, international styling, riding comfort and convenience, the bike has made some benchmarks in Indian automotive industry. Ex-showroom price of bike in Delhi is approximate Rs 51000.

Looks and Styling
Its aerodynamic body lining, sleek design, appealing tail lamp and excellent body graphics add style statement to it. It has macho design blended with style. The bike features a fuel gauge and lights for Power on, Winkers and High beam. The tail lamps take forward the fashion statement of Dio. One noteworthy feature is the head lamp flasher which works even when the engine is off. It takes its power from the battery. The bike is available in color variants of Pearl Igneous Black, Space Silver Metallic, Black With Red Graphics, and Red With Black Graphics.

Control and Comfort
The bike has telescopic front suspension while the rear part is equipped with advanced technology mono suspension. As for the brakes, it has disc brakes on the front and drum brakes on the rear. Mono suspension system prevents discomfort while driving on unhelpful roads. The bike has flexible seating arrangement and ample foot space. Cutting edge technology has been employed to upgrade the bike�s comfort level to the maximum. Examples of such technology are hole plugging mechanism, tuff up tube, easy primary kick etc. The clutch lever drive is smooth and one never needs to use much force. The engine is powerful enough and one can shift between gears smoothly.

Engine
The bike is equipped with Air Cooled OHC Single Cylinder 149.1cc displacement engine having the net power of 13.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm and the torque of 1.3 Kg-m @ 5500 rpm. As for the mileage, the bike delivers approximate 60 kmpl

Weight / Measurment
Dry Weight 126 Kg (Kick)
130 Kg (Self)
Kerb Weight 139 Kg (Kick)
142 Kg (Self)
Lenght 2090 mm
Width 750 mm
Height 1095 mm
Wheelbase 1340 mm
Seat Height 790 mm
Ground Clearance 168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity (Full ) 13 L
Reserve Tank Capacity 1.3 L
Performance
Max Speed 101 kmph
Acceleration (0-200m) 12.1 Seconds
Overtaking Acceleration for 200 m (at 40kmph) 12.1 Seconds
Acceleration (0-60 kmph) 5 Seconds
Mileage (in Indian Mode) 60 kmpl
Body
Frame Advanced Design Diamond Frame
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension Advance Technology Monosuspension
Front Tyre 2.75 x 18"
Rear Tyre 3.00 X 18"
Front Brake Type 240 mm Disc
Rear Brake Type 130 mm Drum
Engine & Transmission
Engine Type 4 St, Air Cooled OHC Single Cylinder
Displacement 149.1 cc
Net Power 13.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm (9.9 kW)
Torque 1.3 Kg-m @ 5500 rpm (12.8 Nm)
Air Filter Paper Type
Carburettor CV Type
ACG Power Generating Capacity 125 W
Oil Capacity 1.2 L
Transmission Constant Mesh, 5 Speed gear (1 down - 4 up)
Gear Shift Pattern 1 Down - 4 Up
Electricals
Ignition Digital CDI (Multi Mapping)
Battery 12V - 2.5 Ah (Kick)
12V - 7 Ah (Self)
Headlamp Halogen (12V/35W)
Tail / Stop lamp 12V - 21W (5W)