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Author: Antony
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Many people are going on and on that the Unicorn engine is smooth, unicorn engine is smooth.....

Yes, unicorn engine is smooth, but Gs150 engine is also smooth. The main difference is Unicorn is silent and smooth and Gs150 is grunty and smooth. So, dont confuse silent and smooth. Every engine has its own sound/tone, and this sound/tone depends to a large extent on the exhaust and engine CDI timing setup also. The herohonda Hunk has same unicorn engine, but the hunk sounds louder because of the different exhaust. So, do you think hunk engine is not smooth? Engines of Gs150r, hunk, fz16 are grunty and smooth. Many true bikers, in fact, want a good exhaust tone from their bikes, becaue it gives them the feeling of power and also lets them know exactly how the bike engine behaves. For that matter, Apache and Pulsar engines are also good, but pulsar engines tend to give problem soon after 3-4 years and require more maintainence, again depending on rider. But again, all bikes need maintainence.

One more fact is all engines vibrate. Yes, unicorn, gs150, cbzx, fz16, apache, pulsar, etc., all engines vibrate. But the difference is, in unicorn, gs150, fz16, and cbzx the engines are mounted to the bike frame/chassis in such a way that engine vibrations are not transferred to the frame/chassis of the bike. Thus, we cannot feel the vibrations on the handle and footpegs. This is where the apache and pular lack. The engine vibrations in Apache and pulsar are transferred to the bike frame/chassis and felt by the rider on the handle and footpegs. Although, this vibration problem seems to be solved to a large extent in the new Apaches and pulsars. But i have to say, in every bike the engine vibrations are felt more at particular engine rpms.

Another important factor in bikes is the gearbox. This is where the pulsar is not so smooth. Every bike gearbox is setup differently, so some bikes like Fz16 have good initial and mid-range pickup but lack top-end speed, so if you are riding a fz16 easily in city traffic, you will have difficulty overtaking cabs/cars traveling on highways at say 65-70 kmph. Bikes like gs150r lack initial pickup but have good mid-range and top-end speed, so you can really enjoy highways and long roads on Gs150r. Bikes like cbz, apache, and pulsar have good initial and mid-range pickup, but vibrate a lot at speeds of 70-80 kmph. Fz16, Apache, pulsar, Cbzx, Hunk all have better initial pickup than Unicorn and Gs150r. Unicorn has slightly better low-end pickup than gs150r, both Unicorn and Gs150r have equal mid-range pickup, but Gs150 has better top-end pickup than unicorn. Gs150r is slowest in 0-60 kmph, while gs150r is fastest in 0-100 kmph. So, if you are riding a Gs150, when the signal light turns green, Apache, pulsar, cbz, fz16 and even unicorn will move before you and you will be last to move, but you will be first to reach the next signal on Gs150r, only if the next signal is a bit far. Thats the difference. Again, the 6th gear in Gs150r is an advantage, it keeps the bike smooth even at high speeds.

Each bike has different riding posture and gear lever/footpeg and handlebar position. So, better take a test ride to see if the bike riding posture suits you. Also, monoshocks are good to take sharp turns and stability, but pillion comfort is questionable. Twin gas-shocks are better for bad roads and pillion comfort. Also, unicorn monoshock does not have linkage. Yam-R15 has linkage monoshock. I hope honda also fit linkage monoshock in unicorn in future.

One thing where Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha score is the quality of their bikes. Although Honda treat us Indians like second-grade and give us old technology, but still good quality old technology. Gs150r is definitely very well built, and fit and finish of Gs150r is definitely better than Unicorn.


Given the wide difference in features such as Digital speedometer, Mileage, monoshock/twin gas-charged shock aborbers, front and rear disk-brake, rider and pillion seat height/width, seating posture, footpeg/gear lever position, LED taillamps, looks/style, colors available, etc., then you have to decide which bikes suits your age, personality, and driving style and which among this is giving you more features/value for money. Sales/service network should not be a problem with all bikes, unless you are living in a far village which has no dealer.
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GS150R is slow in initial pickup because of the The engine balancer
technology:
In simple term it need to rotate another wheel which is inside the Engine hence its slow at initial pickup

Engine balancer explained:
Engine balancer shaft is inside the engine. what the hell the balancer shaft is doing inside the engine? when the piston moves upward, this balancer shaft pulls the engine down with same amount of force. And when the piston move downwards, the balancer shaft pushes the engine upwards with the same amount of force. This balancer shaft also located on a rubber damper. Rubber damper is an arrangement made out of rubber bush. So the vibrations comes out of this bike is NIL even at 8500 RPM

Engine balancer shaft will engage only in 6th gear, its less pick up is because of GS's weight. GS is heaviest in 150cc so slowest

the balancing what you said in done by counter weights, balancer shaft will try to minimize the second harmonic(vibrations which occur twice the speed of crank shaft rotation). Rubber bush is there to engage this balancing shaft smoothly

Engine balancer shaft will engage only in 6th gear, its less pick up is because of GS's weight. GS is heaviest in 150cc so slowest

Somebody please tell me

When is the Next GS150R Service Camp @ Bangalore

My GS150R is in good Cndtn but giving low mileage (43 to 48 City) want to check and improve Mileage
just crossed 1050 kms

Somebody please tell me

My GS150R is in good Cndtn but giving low mileage (43 to 48 City) want to check and improve Mileage
just crossed 1050 kms

Hey shadowfax, thanks for the service camp info. I serviced my bike around 10 days ago Still would go to the camp and see whether they change the rectifier. Will PM you my number.

Apache 180 vibrates like the tail of a rattle snake.