The Honda CB Unicorn 150 was introduced in 2004 and has made its reputation a simple and reliable bike. Belonging to the genes of Honda, the model has inherited all the features of the family. With this bike, Honda made its incursion in the biking industry. The bike has undergone many upgrades overtime to keep its freshness intact.
This mid-sized bike is known for its 149.1cc, 4 strokes, air-cooled engine. It generates the maximum power output of 12.73bhp at 8,000rpm and torque of 12.7 Nm at 5500rpm. This easy to ride motorcycle is known as torquey bike and which is easily workable on higher steep mountains. The motor of the bikes makes the complete utilization of the 5-speed gearbox and gives the top speed of 101lm/h and a decent mileage of 60km/l.
This motorbike is to be expected to get upgraded with HET (Honda Eco Technology), which now has set as standard amongst most of the two-wheeler companies. The upgrade does not interfere with the style and appearance of the bike. The bike still retains its single piece headlight, 3D Honda logo, 5-spoke black alloy wheels, and an analog instrument cluster. Along with appearance, many mechanical bits are still the same including telescopic forks upfront and spring-loaded mono-shock suspension at the rear. Also, the braking performance of the bike depends on the 240mm front disc and 130mm rear drum brake setup.
However, the bike may not appeal to bikers who prefer muscular stance and flashy graphics, but it looks decent & smart and features a bikini fairing around its headlamp, decorated with chrome finish, skirted by the clear lens blinkers. While the looks of the bike may not get a lot of attention, the finish and fit are simply one of the best in class. The company released the bike to compete with the TVS Apache and Bajaj Pulsar.
If you are one of those who do not believe in looks but the functions and performance, Honda CB Unicorn can be your best bet. But before proceeding, make sure you buy two-wheeler insurance. Most people do dismiss the need for bike insurance, it is something that covers you against the expenses on damages and theft.