May 9, 2008

Posted in Motorcycle News

New Honda Unicorn R

Honda Motor Scooter India has launched an upgraded version of Honda Unicorn. The New Honda Unicorn has the following new features:

  • Engine tweaks to make the engine smoother and increase pickup.
  • Exhaust Heat shield has been given the same black treatment as the rest of the exhaust, making it some what more attractive.
  • Honda has also decided to paint the sari guard in black paint to make the bike look sleeker.
  • Honda Unicorn’s instrumentation panel has been changed to incorporate larger dials with brighter colors to improve readability.
  • The new gear paddle is toe actuated, as oppose to the conventional heel-toe shifter in the older Unicorn.
  • Honda has also added bar end weights to reduce vibrations.
  • Unicorn also gets a Chrome plated 3D logo to enhance its looks.

Overall the cosmetic upgrades have managed to make the New Unicorn look more appealing than its predecessor which was never a bad package to begin with.


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  1. i want to know about the dealers of honda unicorn in wayanad district in kerala

  2. Today i went to the showroom to test ride a unicorn. I drilled the sales person and he finally told that Unicorn with a digital console will be released in April ’10. But that may be priced a couple of 1000s more than the current price. Dont know what other features the new one will contain.

    i felt it is better to go for GS150r as it is a new and fresh model and contains everything required currently. Price is also slightly less than Unicorn.(bangalore)

  3. Ok.. I bought a unicorn in Hyd last month .
    Belileve me for a City Rider it is Bull Shit . The Bike has tall gearing which means it has more power above the 40 kph mark, and the obvious inverse is it behaves quite meekly before it hits 40.
    This pisses you at the following places:
    Traffic Signal – u wud me among the last to get off the signal
    Stop n Go Traffic : U need to drag all the 146 kilos bike on ur legs till u cross crowded traffic
    Bad Handle distance – The riding position is talll.. and is not as commuter friendly as it is considered.
    Ghat Roads – The bike considers it a crime to go up hills and will start yelling at you till you go to gear 1
    5-4-3-2 at each speed breaker U would need to do a 5-4-3 other wise the bikez gonna stop..

    My sincere request to potential buyers. i f you stay in a city or a town with crazy traffic/pedestrians go buy a Honda Shine Unicorn is just not the bike. It is over rated crap.

  4. Hi this is me vishnu from chennai.I am having april 2009 black + metal logo UNICORN.Its simply the best in terms of engine performance,stability,trottle response and smoothest of all the bikes.I noticed many are telling about digital console…but the fact is Analog speedometer is great….an far time better than usual cheap chinese digital console which is coming in apacheRTR and pulsars.How many of you peoples know this fact that the world famous sports car makers “PORSCHE” too have the similar speedometer(analog+digital)model of unicorn,even one of the world’s fastest bike suzuki HAYABUZA have similar speedometer.So never mislead by seeing poor digital “ERROR-PRONE” speedometers of other bikes.The only thing missing in new unicorn is the LED tail lamp.Always UNICORN is far ahead and better than any other 1500cc bikes in its class.In one word “All ROUNDER” in all means.HONDA RULZZZZZZZZZZZZZ FOR EVER and let TVS,HH,BAJAJ this sort of craps R.I.P.

  5. hello vishnu
    pls tell me ur uni came with a chrome handle bar or the traditional steel rod bar? I have to decide between xtreme and uni.suggest me one. i am prefering uni

    can i fit the chrome handle bar of xtreme to uni?

    pls reply me soon

  6. Pramod ganjale says:

    Hi this is pramod maine pichle month me meri new honda total black unicorn book ki the lekin wo time pe delivery nahi de paye ye bahot buri baat hai . pehle hi 30 days waitin aur phir 30 days late so muze lagta hai this is wrong. pratik honda navi mumbai

  7. hellow honda,
    i want to know about honda unicorn engine warrenty!!!!!!!!

  8. Honda should make such a bike that it can beat rest of the bikes in different segment of different manufacturers. Honda has a capability to beat others by making it. we will be waiting for new.
    letz wait and watch.

  9. ARJUN BAGGA says:

    Well the sources so far have pointed out that in jan at the expo there is a launch by HONDA but it is of a 100cc bike. Well as they r talking about the machine that it will stun everyone.By the end of the year or in the middle they will bring an upgraded version of unicorn. CBF 150

  10. i hve decided 2 buy a brand new unicorn. i want 2 know whether my decision is right or not????

  11. i am riding a old model unicorn, but i want to modify its engine for more speed nd pick up, changing its jet, air filter and silencer can help me…..

  12. honda unicorn is not available in pearl igneous black colour and also honda showrooms are empty no varities are available from one month iam waiting for black to be availabe

  13. @ siva:
    Unicorn which i am having is with steel handle bar…..But ofcourse you can fix your desired chrome handle bar and why not you can even fix the sporty type handle bar of apache or pulsars…..And in totality unicorn is a complete bike and a much better bike than CBZ xtreme…..after all Xtreme got the tuned engine of unicorn…..always go for japanese products than copy cats.
    @ NANDU:
    Your decision is 100% right …..go for it….no turning back you will never regret for being an wing rider…..happy riding!!!

  14. I hav the new black uni. Gr8 bike. D only thing i like is the handle bar. Cud hav been more racy n stylish.

  15. tell me the milage detail plz

  16. Please guys can anybody tell me @ upgraded ver of unicorn m desperately waiting for it,,I have three choices FZ-16 Xteme and unicorn…

  17. Naresh Kumar says:

    Hi Guys
    Im thinking to buy a new Unicorn bike but at the show room they say the delivery period is for 1 month so I have another choice for CBZ Xtreme I already know the performance of Unicorn but Xtreme will match with Unicorn ?

  18. frany george says:

    Hai Abz& all other friends,

    u wait till the delhi auto show which is due for Feb-2010.

    I strongly believe honda stall will have some cool models, all of us are waiting for!!!

    Cheers.

  19. amit narkhede says:

    hi,

    i lv honda unicorn but i need more power in it yar
    plz m waitin………

  20. mohd siraj says:

    Honda unicorn latest models are coming or not & prices &details of that bike.place a.p hyderabad

  21. vegatachalam says:

    I like “HONDA UNICOR” bike very much… It’s style & improver techonology is implemeted in it… I planned to buy it.! Can you plz tell the MERITS & DEMERITS of the UNICORN…

  22. prashant vijaywargiya says:

    I WANT TO PURCHASE A NEW BIKE IN 150CC SEGMENT AND MY FRIENDS HAVE GIVEN ME THE SUGGESTION OF HODA UNICORN WILL U TELL ME THAT WHY I SHOULD BUY HONDA UNICORN THAN PULSAR OR HUNK OR APACHE OR GS 150 R. HOW UR BIKE IS SO GOOD THAN OTHER BIKE.

  23. IS HONDA LAUNCHING A NEW MODEL OF UNICORN TILL FEB 2010

  24. Planning to Buy a Honda … Is it better to get it by dec 20 or wait till 2010 and get a 2010 model …. heard the resalevalue will be high in case of buying it in 2010.. Will it take till feb…? would like to know an update on teh same…..

  25. CAn anyone tell me what to look out for while buying the bike…. Any accessories to accept, anything which can be removed or avoided… This is my first bike so wanna be aware of these things..

  26. Rabindra Shrestha says:

    Honda Unicorn is a complete bike..no one can compete with it,not even pulsar or apache…but i think if unicorn would be of 200 cc then it would be great..of course sporty looks is also required..may i get the pictures of unicorn with its mileage??i would be gratefull..plz reply my queries in my id..plz?????

  27. J.Amerson Asir says:

    I have purchased a New Honda Unicorn on 2/sep/2009 at MEENAKSHI HONDA Tirunelveli ( Reg No : TN 72 AD 5861 )for Rs 67000. I was so nice for one month . I have enjoyed so much the riding. The Shock absorber was so comfort for one month . After the First Free service done in MEENAKSHI HONDA Tirunelveli , the Shock Absorber movement is so hard and I have lost all the Comfort in riding.I have approched MEENAKSHI HONDA three times regarding this complaint but there is no response.I request the HONDA COMPANY to Change the Shock absorber the new One or a New Vehicle may be given since I have invested Rs.67000 and not satisfied with this Vehicle.In our Family we have 4 HONDA UNICORN Bikes.My Brother Mr.J.Johnson ,Lecturer ,Popes College,Sawerpuram and My Co Brother Mr.Vasikaran , Teacher ,Schafter Hr.sec. School Tirunelveli and two of my Close Relatives have Honda Unicorn.Recently due my recommendation my Friend Mr.Gabriel has Purchased a HONDA UNICORN.I request the HONDA COMPANY to consider my case.

    J.Amerson Asir
    3 , St. Thomas Street,
    Xaviours Colony ,
    Tirunelveli -5 .

  28. J. Amerson Asir, check the shock absorber setting, they might have put the setting to stiff. Also check the tyre pressure and see if it is at the recommended grade or not.

    In case you want to file a complaint with Honda, you can get in touch with them here, http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com/contact.asp

  29. Deal all,
    I want to buy new unicorn or other bike. pls let me know what qulities should i check while purchasing the new bike

  30. plz let me know honda iz launching any new bike in jan 2010 ?
    wen honda iz launching unicorn 200 cc or above 200 cc or any other bike plz reply thank u so much……

  31. Jyoti Prakash Patnaik says:

    Dear All,

    I am planning to buy a Honda Unicom (150 CC) Bike with digital speed meter.If new model is going to be arrived within 1 or 2 months then I will wait for that.If it’s not then I don’t want to wait.
    Please advise me about new release.

    Thanks & Regards
    Jyoti Prakash Patnaik
    Bhubaneswar (Orissa)

  32. I like unicorn grandprix model. I don’t like unicorn 2009 model b’coz 3 colors to choose,…..Is honda planned to release new Unicorn(150CC) grand prix or any ugraded model in 2010? I planned to buy a new upgraded version of unicorn 150cc. Plz advice me about new release.

  33. can anyone told me that honda unicorn is really a nice bike . because i want to purchase it and this is my first bike . i never drive a bike before because i want that i drive only my own bike so plz help me to choose a best bike for me.

  34. holes are being developed in the silencer of my 2005 Unicorn due to rust and the sound has become very bad. The problem is in the portion below the engine where the silencer pipe has a welded joint.Any suggestions to rectify it? How much does a new one cost?

  35. SPECIFICATION OF NEW HONDA UNICORN 2010

    2010
    Its aerodynamic anatomy lining, adventurous and glassy design, ambrosial appendage lamp and accomplished anatomy cartoon etc are acceptable its appearance account day by day.
    Its SPECIFICATIONS OF HONDA UNICORN
    Weight / Measurements
    Specifications Kick Start / Self Start Grand Prix Edition
    Dry Weight (Kg) 126 (Kick)
    130 (Self)
    Kerb Weight (Kg) 139 (Kick)
    142 (Self) 146 Kgs
    Length (mm) 2090 2095
    Width (mm) 750
    Height (mm) 1095 1100
    Wheelbase (mm) 1340
    Seat Height (mm) 790
    Ground Clearance (mm) 168
    Fuel Tank Capacity (Full ) – (Lt) 13
    Reserve Tank Capacity – (Lt) 1.3
    Performance
    Specifications Kick Start / Self Start
    Max Speed – (Kmph) 101
    Acceleration (0-200m) – (Sec) 12.1
    Overtaking Acceleration for
    200 m (at 40kmph) – (Sec) 12.1
    Acceleration (0-60 kmph) – (Sec) 5
    Mileage (in Indian Mode) – (Kmpl) 60
    Body
    Specifications Kick Start / Self Start
    Frame Advanced Design
    Diamond Frame
    Front Suspension Telescopic
    Rear Suspension Advance Technology Monosuspension
    Front Tyre 2.75 x 18″
    Rear Tyre 3.00 X 18″
    Front Brake Type 240 mm Disc
    Rear Brake Type 130 mm Drum
    Engine & Transmission
    Specifications Kick Start / Self Start
    Engine Type 4 St, Air Cooled
    OHC Single Cylinder
    Displacement – (cc) 149.1
    Net Power 13.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm
    (9.9 kW)
    Torque 1.3 Kg-m @ 5500 rpm
    (12.8 Nm)
    Air Filter Paper Type
    Carburettor CV Type
    ACG Power Generating Capacity – (Watt) 125
    Oil Capacity – (Lt) 1.2
    Transmission Constant Mesh,
    5 Speed gear (1 down – 4 up)
    Gear Shift Pattern 1 Down – 4 Up
    Electricals
    Specifications Kick Start / Self Start
    Ignition Digital CDI (Multi Mapping)
    Battery 12V – 2.5 Ah(Kick)
    12V – 7 Ah(Self)
    Headlamp Halogen (12V/35W)
    Tail / Stop lamp 12V – 21W(5W)

  36. prashant vijaywargiya says:

    IS HONDA LAUNCHING A NEW MODEL OF UNICORN IN 2010 . I WANT TO BUY ONE , AS SOON AS POSIIBLE , PLEASE TELL ME FAST ABOUT IT.

  37. Subramanian says:

    Well… the New Unicorn is showcased in Auto Expo 2010…
    Its with Rear Disc, tank fairing(similar to CB twister).

  38. yes today i have seen it in expo. Believe me guys it is amazing yr. For the first time honda has shown some sporty look in unicorn. It was luking furious in red & white color. Those who want to buy unicorn .. just buy it this one

  39. Myself praveen i love riding i love rx100 yamaha it real cool & gud horse power now i m want 2 buy new honda unicorn n abu dhabi uae so kindly helpfull me 4 new bike n abu dhabi wit uae dealer number plz abu dhabi praveen frm amchi mumbai

  40. Hi Guys…

    I saw a New Unicorn with Sporty look in one magazine…
    http://www.indiaon2wheels.com/honda-unicorn-sport-concept-at-auto-expo-2010/

    When its goin to hit the market?? I am planning to buy Unicorn… But after seeing this new Unicorn, its worth waiting i believe..So, kindly let me know when its goin to be launched… Thanks…

  41. i wanna purchased HONDA UNICORN. SO I BOOKED IT ONE MONTH AGO. BUT IN GUJARAT AT VALSAD they are taking a lot of time for delivery.

    IT IS HONDA NA?????????

    SO WHY THEY ARE NOT GIVING CUSTOMERS A SATISFACTION AND TIMELY DELIVERY.
    WHEN WILL I GET A DELIVERY
    ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
    ANY BODY TELL ME????????????

    OR I QUIT FROM HONDA?

  42. new sporty unicorn is good looking bike from unicorn with alloy and when it will launch because i m using unicorn from last 3 years withought any problem i want to sell that and want to buy sporty model plz tell when it launch in rajasthan.

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  44. KARUNAKARAN M says:

    hello… i want know about new model unicorn soecifications with details

  45. hai im waitin for the new style new model unicorn pls add dg miter & dual park lamb (front) thank u verrymuch .

  46. Hey Melroy , when is the Honda launch man, I have even bought the helmet !!

  47. shailu rathod says:

    I want to know the price of new honda Unicorn. which is shawn in auto expo 2010.Delhi and when it will launch in market.

  48. wanna change 2 sportz n rockz………………………keep rocking honda

  49. Can any one tell me when is the 2010 Limited GP edition launch or sports concept launch on road?

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