Honda plans to discontinue a few motorcycles in 2020 when the BS-IV to BS-VI transition takes place. The CB Unicorn 160 is likely to be one of them.
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Engine Capacity | 162.71 cc |
Mileage - ARAI | 62 kmpl |
Transmission | 5 Speed Manual |
Kerb Weight | 134 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 litres |
Seat Height | 780 mm |
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The Unicorn 160 is a typical Honda with a refined engine, simple design and good amount of comfort. Moreover, the ease of handling and impressive mileage figures make it a good option as an everyday commuter.
The CB Unicorn 160 is essentially the new Unicorn 150. And, with its bigger, more powerful engine, more upmarket styling and added features, the CB Unicorn 160, intends to cater to consumers who want the fuel efficiency and comfort of a commuter but with younger, sportier styling. And for the most part, Honda seems to have succeeded at it.
What is it?
The CB Unicorn 160 is essentially the new Unicorn 150. And, with its bigger, more powerful engine, more upmarket styling and added features, the CB Unicorn 160, intends to cater to consumers who want the fuel efficiency and comfort of a commuter but with younger, sportier styling. And for the most part, Honda seems to have succeeded at it.
For one, the 160 looks fresher, beefier and more presentable than the older Unicorn. We also believe the slight increase in capacity should give this new CB Unicorn 160 an edge over its traditional rivals in the minds of customers. And as we write this, its sales numbers clearly indicate, the 160 is turning out to be a popular choice.
How does it ride?
The DNA of the older Unicorn shines through on the newer motorcycle. And, it is clearly designed to offer comfort above all. The telescopic suspension at the front and the monoshock at the rear have been well tuned for city rides. Having said that, the ride quality isn’t exactly plush. With the upright riding position coupled with the long comfortable seat, the CB Unicorn 160 is a good option for daily commuting.
And because it weighs just 136kg, it is easy to manage in heavy traffic. It handles well at higher speeds , especially in a straight line, and it’s not ponderous around bends either. But, it isn’t a handling benchmark in its class by any stretch. The tyres aren’t the grippiest either, especially in the wet.
As for the engine, the 163cc engine is mostly new. It is based on the older 153c unit, but it retains the older engine’s charms of refinement and linear power delivery. And given it now makes 14.5bhp of max power and 15Nm of peak torque it is peppier than the older engine both when it comes to initial pickup and during roll ons.
The CB Unicorn 160 takes off with ease thanks to a torquey low end (this comes from someone whose weight is close to 100kg). But, what impressed me the most is the mid-range where you could stay as low as 35kmph in fifth gear. If you plan to cruise, the fifth gear won’t disappoint you in terms of performance and fuel efficiency either. We also like the exhaust note, and the fact that the five-speed gearbox – as on the 150 – is slick and precise.
There are hardly any vibrations at idle either. But, yes, as one goes up the rpm range, vibrations can be felt on the foot pegs and the handlebar, but these are marginal and quite acceptable. While the Japanese manufacturer claims an ARAI fuel efficiency of 62kmpl, thanks to the HET, the real world figure will be lower and we will get this figure when we do a road test. In terms of braking, the CB Unicorn 160 does a fine job thanks to the combi-braking system (CBS). When you hit the foot brake, equal amount of energy is applied to both front and rear brakes adding to the stability.
Anything else you should know?
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 upto 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 gets our thumbs up.
We like the neatly designed instrument cluster as well; the digital unit is easy to read, informative, and buttons to change and adjust the trip meter, require little effort to operate. Also, the Honda CB Unicorn 160 is available in three colours – red, grey and black.
Why should you buy one?
You should buy the CB Unicorn 160 if you are looking for a motorcycle that offers decent design, good fuel efficiency and excellent reliability. It will prove to be a good companion on daily rides to office as well as for that weekend ride to your favourite highway dhaba. However, if you like your ride to grab attention, there are better alternatives out there.
Where does it fit in?
In the ever-growing 150cc-160cc-motorcycle segment, the Honda CB Unicorn 160 is your commuter centric, no-nonsense bike. For those looking for a stylish Honda in this class, there’s now the CB Hornet 160R. So, the Unicorn has its space properly defined. The Unicorn’s traditional rivals are the Hero Hunk, the TVS Apache RTR 160 and the Bajaj Pulsar. And without doubt, the Unicorn currently is the most modern of the lot. It is mechanically sound too. So, all in all, the CB Unicorn 160 is a good purchase decision.
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As reported by CB Unicorn 160 owners, the real mileage of Honda CB Unicorn 160 is 52 kmpl. As per ARAI, the average of CB Unicorn 160 is 62 kmpl.
Displacement 162.71 cc
Max Power 14.5 bhp @ 8,000 rpm
Max Torque 14.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Stroke 63 mm
Valves Per Cylinder 2
Compression Ratio --
Mileage - ARAI 62 kmpl
Mileage - Owner Reported 52 kmpl
Riding Range 624 Km
Top Speed 106 Kmph
Transmission 5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern --
Cylinders 1
Bore 57 mm
Ignition --
Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder
Cooling System Air Cooled
Clutch --
Fuel Delivery System --
Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity 1.3 litres
Emission Standard --
Fuel Type Petrol
Front Suspension Telescopic
Rear Suspension Spring Loaded Hydraulic Type
Braking System --
Rear Wheel Size 17 inch
Front Tyre Size 80/100-17
Rear Tyre Size 110/80-17
Front Brake Type Disc
Front Brake Size 240 mm
Rear Brake Type Drum
Rear Brake Size 130 mm
Calliper Type Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston
Wheel Type Alloy
Front Wheel Size 17 inch
Tyre Type Tubeless
Radial Tyres No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) --
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) --
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --
Kerb Weight 134 kg
Seat Height 780 mm
Ground Clearance 150 mm
Overall Width 757 mm
Overall Height 1,062 mm
Wheelbase 1,324 mm
Overall Length 2,045 mm
Chassis Type Diamond
Standard Warranty --
Standard Warranty --
Odometer Digital
Speedometer Digital
Fuel Guage Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)--
Shift LightNo
Headlight Type--
Digital Fuel Guage Yes
Tachometer Digital
Stand Alarm No
No. of Tripmeters 2
Tripmeter Type Digital
Low Fuel Indicator No
Low Oil Indicator No
Low Battery Indicator Yes
Clock Yes
Battery 12V 4Ah
Front storage box --
Under seat storage --
Mobile App Connectivity --
DRLs (Daytime running lights) --
Brake/Tail Light--
Turn Signal--
Pass LightYes
GPS & Navigation--
USB charging port--
Start TypeElectric Start
KillswitchNo
Stepped SeatNo
Pillion BackrestNo
Pillion GrabrailYes
Pillion SeatYes
Pillion FootrestYes
Additional features--
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Excellent bike. It's been 6 years and ran 73000 kilometers proudly. The riding experience is tremendous. Look like a sport bike and can go anywhere in the state. Need to do proper service once in 3 to 6 months. The bike suspension is smooth. Can get spare parts in the l
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The bike is a refined engine quite good while riding it is comfortable and very smooth. Performance is pretty good, & I have tested the exact speed on the highway within 17 sec, have touched 110/km last speed is 122, and one more thing the milege in the city gets 48/km.
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The buying experience is not good: the waiting period is 30 days after booking. Riding experience: good for first 3 months, after 3rd service feel bad and hate bike to drive (poor service). Details look / performance looks not really good just ok. While driving up to 60
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Honda plans to discontinue a few motorcycles in 2020 when the BS-IV to BS-VI transition takes place. The CB Unicorn 160 is likely to be one of them.
We usually don’t have a lot of siblings to have a rivalry with, in the lower segments, but Honda now has a virtual smorgasbord of choices should you be in the market for a 150cc motorcycle from Big Red.
Honda India has equipped the CB Unicorn 160 with automatic headlight on (AHO) feature. This feature will be a must for all new two-wheelers when the regulation kicks in on April 2017.
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