The 2010 Bike Launch Speculation Thread

[svjhonda]

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True. I'm beginning to get a sense of foreboding...

[chicane1879]

It does resembles the Unicorn concept but if Honda hasn't tinkered with the powerplant then no need of exhaustive testing unless of course if it sports a different/bigger engine..High hopes!!

[chauhan_saurabh]

this is the Sporty Uni from the Auto Expo. No photos from rear or left side. number plate assembly looks similar. can't see any white metal on the rear wheel (disc brake) in the spy shot.

Honda TwoWheelers Unicorn Sports Concept Gallery, Images, Pictures, Wallpapers | ******** Gallery

http://hackbikeriding.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/honda_unicorn_concept_front.jpg

http://hackbikeriding.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/honda_unicorn_concept_rear.jpg?w=345&h=236

has leftish and back view

instrumentation panel: http://hackbikeriding.files.wordpres...umentation.jpg

[Puneet1]

looks like the unicorn cocept . the tail light ,monoshock ,side panel under rider's thigh ,indicators ,non split grab clearly show it . it will be 150cc only i guess . any 150 can touch 110 kmph .

[ravi@17bhp]

I guessed it!!! It is Unicorn Sports.

[riot]

The Uni sports concept had a rear disk brake.. Now, u cant expect honda to put a Rear disk on a 150? That rear disk also reminds of ZMR.

Could this be a Honda naked with Karizma engine? As coffin said, he was doing 110+ when he shot that pic, A regular uni will have tough time clocking 110+ with a Unclejee riding it sitting upright .

[rider_rock]

Any NEWS about RTR2xx

[Satellite.kid]

Nice try 'Coffin On Wheels'

First of all, both the pics are taken from rear left, hence the rear disc brake (which has to be on the right side of the tyre) wouldn't be visible if it is actually there, so we can't rule out its possibility.

The tyre does look wider, I expect that its 17inch tubeless, that'll be great. They are already giving 17inch tubeless in Stunner and Twister, so it should be Unicorn's turn.

I just saw the Unicorn sport concept pics from auto expo that someone posted few posts earlier. It could be this bike. Also, looking at the console I noticed that Unicorn sports concept redlines at almost 9500RPMs which is more than the current Unicorn. This, and with the rear disc gives an impression that it should be a more powerful motorcycle!

Let's hope, but its not far away from launch now

I think what Honda might have done is...

1. more powerful engine - better performance.
2. rear set foot pegs to give a more sporty feel.
3. still almost upright riding stance to do long comfortable rides.

I think that's cool. The thing is, how much powerful engine!!

The last stage of the wait game begins

[Taufik]

Sorry I did remove the pics to watermark them..here you go.......

thks for the scoop picts, coffin on wheel . . .sure it is a new bike from honda
FYI, here in Indonesia, Honda planning to launch 150 cc bike too

[rennycornelius]

@ COFFIN ON WHEELS:

You saw the wings logo at the tank??
was it actually a HONDA or HERO HONDA?

It might be that HERO HONDA came up with another bike wrapped around UNICORN/HUNK/ACHIEVER engine.????

[csajal]

It is not about the power in terms of PS at crankshaft. Ever compared the 143 cc Pulsar classic engine doing true 118 kmph with latest Pulsar 200 struggling to do the same?

The performance of any bike depends on it's rider, be it the Pulsar Classic or the P200. I've a P200 and I've never felt it struggling to reach 118. So much so, when a friend of mine was riding my P200 with me sitting pillion, he pulverized a Karzima to oblivion, with both bikes 100% stock. So, when it comes to the "Brutally Murdered by Bajaj" Pulsar 200, it really depends on how you ride that hooligan

It is more about the biking experience as felt by us bikers.

Though I would be happy with a 250-300 cc reasonably short stroke single cylinder carbed bike with the ability to do 140 + true top speed for long stretches in the Indian context. ANy manufacturer. Any make.

Totally agree on this mate!!

P.S - Pardon me for the OT

[HydBiker]

Nice find. Now that was shot by me and I do not even recall!

see my key words in search to find that thread = "ken auto expo honda"

has leftish and back view

thanks mate.. those pictures further confirm my thoughts

[hypergamer]

just saw the pics and i fell the tail lamp is ditto HH hunk!!!!!!!!

[veryhiphop]

@ COFFIN ON WHEELS

Thanks for the Pics...

I think bike is having something new in terms of technical specification whether its new unicorn or other...Here most of the users are seeing it as unicorn.

Unicorn engine is already a proven one and same engine cannot be tested again and again...may be it is a Unicorn with Fi unit....or an another bike...

[MG]

Actually you can also add the Honda CB 400 Super Four to that list..



The CB 400 Super Four's got a 400 cc, inline 4 cylinder engine, but it is styled in very simplistic/retro lines, which the Japs love but might not appeal to our desi 'janta'.

Yes, the CB 400 Super Four Bol D'or with the Pulsar 220 F like half fairing. But styling wise it still is very old school and retro.

You said it. It (Naked or S.F) doesn't cross the first filter itself i.e the styling of the bike and when we spend something in the range of 4-5 lakh (Should be its expected price range) we expect the styling to be aggresive and different.And I guess many here will agree to what I said.
But if this bike comes at a price tag of around 3lakh (Not possible) then I will ignore the styling and will be one of the first buyers


@Honda's Current Bike Speculation
Honda is supposed to launch a new bike in April-May period which is most probably Unicorn Sports concept