2016 Honda Unicorn 150 BS IV relaunched in India to meet customer demands and make the case stronger for Honda in the premium motorcycle category
Honda hasn’t had much success in the motorcycle sales in India. Premium or not, they don’t seem to be rolling out the same way the Activa and other scooters do. The motorcycles have all the basic essentials and slightly more when it comes to performance. However, the lack of excitement was there which is full filled by Hornet 160R. The Unicorn 160 was a improvements by leaps and bounds and was doing well.
All of a sudden Honda announced at the Auto Expo 2016 that they are bringing back the old Unicorn 150. Sales figures suggest that people are buying the Unicorn 150 once again and the demand for Hornet 160R is strong as well. This means, that the Unicorn 160, which was already doing well adds to the numbers in the motorcycle category which Honda needed. We remind you why the Honda Unicorn was a hit and what does the 2016 Honda Unicorn 150 has in store for us.
2016 Honda Unicorn 150 Design and Dimensions
Everything remains the same in terms of styling. A defining feature of the motorcycle was it muscular body panels along with two colors to choose from. Black and Red. Silver color has been discontinued though. The wheels, exhaust, fuel tank, meters, mudguards, fenders and even the head and tail lamps remain identical. The design seems to have aged well and hence it is still in demand and came back on popular demand as per the Honda India statement.
Dimensions
Length: 2095 mm
Width: 756 mm
Height: 1100 mm
Wheelbase 1340: mm
Ground clearance: 179 MM
Kerb weight: 146 kgs
Fuel capacity: 13 litres
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2016 Honda Unicorn 150 Launch and Price
Unveiled at the Auto Expo and re-launched silently in the month of June, prices remain pretty much similar like before.
Delhi Prices
Ex-Showroom – Rs. 69,305
On Road – Rs. 76,725
Mumbai Prices
Ex-showroom Rs. 74,085
On Road Rs. 82,512
2016 Honda Unicorn 150 Chassis, suspension and brakes
The part which defines the motorcycle is this. The diamond frame, the monoshock at the rear and disc brake at the front and drum brakes at the rear is so well made that we can see first generation motorcycles running really well in this aspect. Tuned to give great ride quality, load capacity, comfortable riding position and safety when it comes to good stopping power.
Chassis – Single Down Tube Frame
Front – Telescopic Forks
Rear – Adjustable Monoshock
Front – 2.75/18
Rear – 100/90/18
Front – 240 mm Disc
Rear – 130 mm Drum
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2016 Honda Unicorn 150 Engine, Specification and Fuel Economy
The engine part is the strongest for Honda and it continues to do so. The engine continues to make the same numbers in every regard. Expect the same fuel economy of 40 km/l in real world riding situations. Want more power and torque along with better economy? Get the new 160 which has better gear ratios, power band along with higher compression ratio and better efficiency and emissions. Honda claims that this new 150cc engine on the Unicorn of the past has been improved on the emissions part only and hence this is a BS IV engine.
Single Cylinder, Air-Cooled
Displacement 149cc
Maximum Power – 13.14 BHP @ 8500 RPM
Maximum Torque – 12.84 NM @ 5500 RPM
Transmission – 5- Speed Gearbox
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2016 Honda Unicorn 150 Top Rivals
Bajaj Discover 150 S, Hero Achiever, Yamaha SZ-RR
2016 Honda Unicorn 150 Safety and Features
NO ABS or CBS has been offered on this motorcycle. But, come 2018 this motorcycle will get ABS and CBS as well as per new Government laws.
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