After stealing the 2016 motor show with its 110cc moto scooter - the NAVi, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India(HMSI) is also re-introduced their 150cc motorcycle - CB Unicorn 150. The bike was discontinued earlier after the decision of the manufacturer to launch the CB Unicorn 160 as a replacement. However, the overall sales of the new Unicorn 160 did not match up to that of retired Unicorn 150 and hence the 150cc bike made its comeback at the biennial event.Looking at this phenomenal success and demand of a decade-old product, Honda has re-launched the Unicorn 150. There is not any cosmetic or mechanical upgrade in the bike and it has been priced at Rs 69, 305(ex-showroom, Delhi).
The Honda Unicorn 150 was replaced by the new Unicorn 160 last year in the market. However, the continuous demand of the bike and diminishing market share in the 150cc segment forced the company to relaunch the bike. Before the relaunch, it was also showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo in February.
Powering the new Honda CB Unicorn 150 is the same decade-old 149cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine with a 5-speed gearbox. The carburetted motor produces 13.3PS at 8, 500rpm and delivers a peak torque of 12.84Nm at 5, 500rpm. As we mentioned above, there is no update to the bike and it continues to feature the old-school analog instrument console.
Other features of the bike like the alloy wheels, front telescopic forks, and 240mm front disc brake also remain untouched. However, one feature of the bike was already much advanced in the bike when it was originally launched and that is the rear monoshock suspension. The direct rivals of the Honda CB Unicorn 150 are the Hero Achiever, Bajaj Discover 150 and Yamaha SZ-RR V2.0.