The Honda Unicorn has been one of the popular bikes from the brand's line-up. With BS6 norms coming into action, the brand launched the Honda Unicorn 160 BS6 with an updated engine, exterior styling, and a number of other upgrades which has made this bike a lot better than before. With this being said, how good is the bike? Let's find out.
What Is New?
The Honda Unicorn 160 BS6 now gets a 162.7 cc engine, which has replaced the smaller engine on the outgoing model. In addition to this, the bike also gets 8 mm of extra ground clearance and a comfortable seat which now longer by 24 mm. Moreover, the bike now comes with an engine kill switch, refreshed styling and HET low rolling resistance tyres.
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Engine, Gearbox, and Performance
The Honda Unicorn 160 BS6 is powered by 162.7 cc. This engine delivers 12.7 hp and 14 Nm of peak torque and comes mated to a 5-Speed MT. Just like other engines from the brand, this engine also comes with fuel-injection technology. The engine scores high in terms of refinement levels and overall smoothness but lacks in the top-end. The bike delivers around 50-55 km per litre in mixed usage.
Ride and Handling
The Honda Unicorn 160 BS6 is underpinned by a diamond type frame and gets telescopic suspension at the front. At the rear, we get hydraulic mono-shock suspension which gives it a very complaint and a comfortable ride experience. The badly patched surfaces are nicely absorbed by the suspension and the overall ride and handling balance is spot on. There are no harsh vibrations noticed at the higher speeds and the bike stays planted when pushed hard. However, the softer suspension makes the Unicorn 160 a little bouncy when being driven on the roads with undulations.
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Looks
The Unicorn remains one of the best looking bikes in the brand's lineup. It not only has a subtle design language but also looks very elegant due to the addition of some chrome elements. The signature tail lamp design has been retained and the bike is available in three colour options - Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, and Mat Axis Gray Metallic. The seat is positioned at a comfortable height and overall, the bike scores high in the practicality and the looks department.
Price and Rivals
The Honda Unicorn 160 BS6 is priced from Rs 94548 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and has rivals such as the Hero Xtreme 160R, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, and Bajaj Pulsar NS160. The brand is offering 3 years of standard warranty with the Unicorn 160 BS6. It is worth noting that the buyers can also opt for the additional three years extended warranty program.
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