I must concede that I wasn’t chuffed at the possibility of getting the Honda Unicorn 160 as my new long haul. I had numerous fears about the bike as the bicycle felt a bit standard and was focused at a full grown gathering of people with its calm styling. ’
Furthermore, given the way that I had as of late rode the Suzuki Gixxer which in my books is the best 150cc cruiser in the business sector didn’t help the Honda offering either. In any case, as is commonly said don’t pass judgment on a book by its spread, the Honda Unicorn 160 left an enduring impact on me with entry of time. The bicycle has finished its six month residency and has timed more than 6, 000km preceding leaving the ZigWheels.
The most amazing element about the bicycle must be its motor. The 162cc, air-cooled, single-chamber engine has sufficient measure of force on tap for a 150cc worker. The bicycle offers energetic speeding up and has an in number mid extent which made my every day drive a happy issue. The Unicorn 160 can journey at paces around 85kmph with a pillion with no exertion.
This nature of the cruiser was valuable when I rode to Pune on numerous an events as the bicycle never felt underpowered on the parkways. The middle set footpegs and brought handlebars result up in a suburbanite ish upright riding stance which is agreeable. The Honda Unicorn 160 is additionally exceptionally coordinated and this implied I could crush the bicycle through the most impenetrable of the crevices while riding in the thickly congested lanes of Mumbai. Our long haul bicycle was furnished with the discretionary CBS and it furnished superb braking execution with awesome input. The Honda Unicorn 160 is additionally pillion agreeable with a liberal seat and ergonomically put snatch handle. Another great aspect of the bicycle is its fuel proficiency as the Unicorn 160 returned us a general 55kmpl when ridden steadily.
Honda Unicorn 160 activity
Be that as it may, there are sure weaknesses. The 5-speed gearbox is a touch slow and one experiences false neutrals which is a touch chafing when riding in movement. The powerplant isn’t the most refined of the part and tends to get hot around the wrench situation when ridden for more lengths of time. Additionally the stock headlamps give poor light and a motor off button is woefully missed. Notwithstanding the few niggles, the Unicorn 160 is an amazing bike and an awesome alternative for somebody taking a gander at a 150cc suburbanite. With respect to me, the Honda Unicorn 160 will without a doubt be missed.
Date Acquired: January, 2015
Complete km done: 6, 258km
General Fuel effectiveness: 49kmpl
Cheers: Engine, Pillion Comfort, Comfortable riding position
Jeers: Poor headlamp, Notchy gearbox