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Re: Honda Unicorn
Surprised to see so little discussion about the Unicorn 160. I've seen quite a few on the road and picked up one a couple of months back. A few first impressions
- Overall, it is a very plain looking bike without any standout features. The one thing I can think of is the rear lamp that is shaped like a H
- While the fit and finish is generally good, the quality of the switchgear is pathetic and not fit for a 80K bike. What were Honda thinking when they put the choke down near the carburetor?
- Headlamp is pathetic, I have a Wego and I find it is much brighter and gives more confidence
Some of the good things I found
- Engine is unbelievably smooth below 5000 rpm. After that, there is some roughness but it could be because it is new
- Gear shifting is good but I've had instances of false neutrals on occasion
- Handling is good very confidence inspiring in the city. I find the ride to be a little on the hard side, the seat is also not that comfortable (a little hard)
Overall, I think it is a decent bike but nothing memorable. Honda will sell 1000s per month and it will run for years without complaint.
I'd bought this as a commuter, but I think I would've been better served with an Activa 125 for my daily office commute. That is more of a gripe about Bangalore traffic than this bike.
Surprised to see so little discussion about the Unicorn 160. I've seen quite a few on the road and picked up one a couple of months back. A few first impressions
- Overall, it is a very plain looking bike without any standout features. The one thing I can think of is the rear lamp that is shaped like a H
- While the fit and finish is generally good, the quality of the switchgear is pathetic and not fit for a 80K bike. What were Honda thinking when they put the choke down near the carburetor?
- Headlamp is pathetic, I have a Wego and I find it is much brighter and gives more confidence
Some of the good things I found
- Engine is unbelievably smooth below 5000 rpm. After that, there is some roughness but it could be because it is new
- Gear shifting is good but I've had instances of false neutrals on occasion
- Handling is good very confidence inspiring in the city. I find the ride to be a little on the hard side, the seat is also not that comfortable (a little hard)
Overall, I think it is a decent bike but nothing memorable. Honda will sell 1000s per month and it will run for years without complaint.
I'd bought this as a commuter, but I think I would've been better served with an Activa 125 for my daily office commute. That is more of a gripe about Bangalore traffic than this bike.
plz make sure the measurements provided match those that you need before buying
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