Unicorn is bike which makes bike cruising a pleasure, It is a one of the wonderful motorcycle in Indian roads ever happened to be.
It was a last minute choice of mine with crossed fingers hoping on Honda, even I did not rode uni before.
I have driven many bikes for long range right from Yezdi, Hero’s CD100, CD100SS, Splendor, Yamaha RX100(80’s), YBX, RX135, TVS Victor, TVS Victor GLX, TVS CENTRA, Bajaj Pulsar and others.All models have there own pros and cons features which suit diversified indian customers.
Uni is the bike which has given ultimate riding pleasure, all because of ergnomics and handling.
Design:
1 - Good Speedometer and Fuel Gauge console.
2 - Tank Design is good but to large and prone to scratches when parked in tight parking areas.
3 - Pick up is good for cities.
4 - Suspension is one the great thing uni provides, great comfort even for pillion rider.
5 - Front brake is sharp and excelent, While rear drum brake is not sharp requires front brake applying for effective braking (Generally in india its habit to apply only rear brake).
6 - Electric switches like indicator and electric start get struck on wet. (Once Electric switch got stuck in and starter motor kept running during rain)
7 - Cold and Idle (Kept idle for 2 days or more) starting the vehicle takes time.
8 - Hands will suffer from pain, as it requires ample effort to hold the handle (What would be the long term effect? time will answer).
Edited: on 23-Aug-06 - This problem can be solved by adding grip which increases the diameter of the handle grip
9 - Heavy for its class, parking in tight areas requires skills.
10 - Fair enough 50 KMPL.
11 - Engine Noise - nothing, very smooth engine.
12 - Smooth Electric start, best among peers and even with scooters.
13 - Accurate fuel guage.
14 - Good ergnomics, long stretch ride with out tiredness.
Above bullet points are quite mixed with pros and cons!
But uni will satisfies its price tag. One can buy this model with out hesitation.
As the ad says "Wing Rider", it is true. One will feel like flying when driven on flat roads or highways.