Honda Unicorn (Standard – BS VI)

Honda Unicorn is a street bike available at a starting price of Rs. ₹ 1,04,001 in India. It is available in only 1 variant and 3 colours. The Honda Unicorn is powered by 162.7cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 12.73 bhp and a torque of 14 Nm. With front disc and rear drum brakes, Honda Unicorn comes up with anti-locking braking system. This Unicorn bike weighs 140 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 13 liters. The Honda Unicorn BS6 is a commuter motorcycle that competes in the 150-180cc segment. The motorcycle is available in a single variant, and it is priced at Rs 93,593 (ex-showroom Delhi). The colour options include Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic and Matte Axis Gray Metallic.

The commuter motorcycle styling comprises of a single-pod halogen headlight at the front. The headlight is surrounded by a front cowl that gets a chrome garnish. The fuel tank features a chrome logo that adds a premium look to the overall package. While the styling has remained unchanged, the latest iteration of the motorcycle gets an improved ground clearance (8mm higher) and a longer seat (24mm longer) than the BS4 bike. The new model also gets a new, rear HET tubeless (Low Rolling Resistance) tyre.

Mechanical upgrades come in the form of a relatively higher displacement engine. The Unicorn BS6 bike uses a 160cc PGM-FI HET (Honda Eco Technology) engine. The BS6 model also gets a counterweight balancer that aims to reduce vibrations. The motor is linked to a five-speed transmission. An engine stop switch is also part of the package.

The suspension setup comprises of telescopic front forks and a rear mono-shock. Braking hardware includes a disc brake at the front and a drum unit at the back while the safety net comprises of single-channel ABS.