My Experience of Using Unicorn 150CC

Honda is one of the leading vehicle manufacturing units. It produces all types of a two-wheeled automotive vehicle that provides comfort and a safe ride to the users. Some of the models like Hornet, Shine, Unicorn series, Activa series, Dio are introduced by Honda. Among which one of the most featured and high selling vehicles is the CB Unicorn 150 CC model. I’m also a fan of the vehicle and bought it in November 2017. I’m in this blog to share my experience with the vehicle.

The Honda Unicorn may be a motorcycle developed by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) and introduced in 2004. It was internally called the CBF150M. The engine was taken from the CRF150F post-2005 engine. The previous version of CRF150F was the old CBZ classic. The planning of the bike was done keeping in mind Indian road conditions. Many new features were incorporated, including a two-way Mae West and a diamond frame. The primary version of the bike featured spoke wheels and kick starter with an optional self-starter.

Honda claimed the Unicorn accelerated from 0 to 60 km/h (0 to 37 mph) in 5 seconds. India Business Insight reported acceleration of 0 to 60 km/h (0 to 37 mph) in 5.28–5.86 seconds, and a top speed of 114 km/h (71 mph). (Air crammed with Nitrogen.)

The Honda Unicorn is a street bike available at the starting price of Rs. 1.00.877 in India. It is only available in one variant and three colours. The Honda Unicorn is powered by a 162.7cc BS6 engine that produces 12.73 horsepower and 14 Nm of torque. With front discs and rear drum brakes, the Honda Unicorn features an anti-lock braking system. This unicorn bike weighs 140 kg and has a tank capacity of 13 litres. The Honda Unicorn BS6 is a commuter motorcycle competing in the 150180cc segment. The bike is available in a single variation and is sold at Rs 93,593 (Delhi showroom). Colour options include Pearl Ignius Black, Imperial Red Metallic, and Matt Axis Gray Metallic. The styling of the commuter motorcycle consists of single pod halogen headlights. The headlights are surrounded by a front fairing that receives chrome trim. The fuel tank features a chrome logo that gives the entire package a luxurious feel. 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 PGMFI 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 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 single-channel ABS.

Honda released this motorcycle to compete with the Bajaj Pulsar and therefore the TVS Apache. Changes included alloy wheels, powder-coated engine with a refined head, electric starter, new graphics, clear lens indicator lamps, a visit meter, and a rather smaller rear grab rail. Few performance changes included minor changes within the plate, overhead-valve, ignition remap and a rear sprocket increase of 1 tooth, which resulted in increased acceleration at the expense of reduced top speed. The air cleaner was changed from a dry paper to oil-coated to raised suit dusty conditions and a replacement airflow screw within the carburettor. HMSI sold 720,000 Unicorns in 2007. The Unicorn overtook the Bajaj Pulsar to rank highest in its category, the premium segment, within the 2005 Motorcycle Total Customer Satisfaction (MTCS) survey of 7000 customers conducted by the TNS specialist division, TNS Automotive.

It uses 4 stroke petrol engine and has a mileage of 70 Kilometers per litre of petrol. In addition, It has mono suspension which provides good suspension to the rider and pillion. The gear shifting is done at appropriate speed levels. I had used a range of 50 to 60 Kilometers speed and has given a good mileage count of average 65 kilometres per litre. The portion of the front looks good as a professional vehicle.

However, the following video explains the overall appearance and smoothness of the vehicle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXjQLzrHWAY

Let us see, the usage of tires for both front and back wheels. I had replaced the rear wheel at fifty-five thousand kilometres apart. still, the front wheel uses a good wheel of purchase. As of now,  only a rear-wheel puncture has occurred.

I’m travelling to the office work of cumulative sixty kilometres per day and has good ride comfort. As an added advantage, no issue of back pain in travel even though for long-distance travel. I used to change the engine oil for every three thousand kilometres.

I conclude by saying that Unicorn 150 CC provides good comfort and luxury to the drivers.