Honda Unicorn

The Honda Unicorn is a motorcycle developed by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) and introduced in 2004.[3] It was internally called the CBF150M. The engine was taken from the CRF150F post 2005 engine. The previous version of CRF150F was the old CBZ classic. The design of the bike was done keeping in mind Indian road conditions. Many new features were incorporated, including a two-way air jacket and a diamond frame. The first version of the bike featured spoke wheels and kick start with an optional self-starter.[4][5]

Honda Unicorn
ManufacturerHonda Motorcycle & Scooter India
Also called
  • Honda MegaPro 150 (for Unicorn Dazzler; Indonesia, until 2019)
  • Honda Phantom RR150 (for Unicorn Dazzler; China, until 2018)
Parent companyHonda Motor Company
Production2004–present
ClassStandard
Engine149.2 cc (9.10 cu in) CV carburetor, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC, single
Bore / stroke57.3 mm × 57.8 mm (2.26 in × 2.28 in)[1]
Top speed101 km/h (63 mph) (claimed)[1]
Power9.5 kW (12.7 hp) @ 8000 rpm (claimed)[1]
Torque12.8 N⋅m (9.4 lbf⋅ft) @ 5500 rpm (claimed)[1]
Ignition typeCDI
Transmission5-speed, manual constant mesh.
SuspensionFront Telescopic
Rear Monoshock
BrakesFront 240 ABS mm disc
Rear 130 mm drum
TiresTube type, Front 2.75 in x 18 in
Rear 100/90- 18[1]
Wheelbase1,336 mm (52.6 in)[1]
DimensionsL: 2,092 mm (82.4 in)[1]
W: 756 mm (29.8 in)[1]
H: 1,100 mm (43 in)[1]
Weight145 kg (320 lb) (claimed)[1] (wet)
Fuel capacity13 L (3.4 US gal)[1] (reserve 1.3 L (0.34 US gal))
Fuel consumption60 km/L (170 mpg‑imp; 140 mpg‑US) (claimed)[2]

Honda claimed the Unicorn accelerated from 0 to 60 km/h (0 to 37 mph) in 5 seconds.[2] India Business Insight reported acceleration of 0 to 60 km/h (0 to 37 mph) in 5.28–5.86 seconds, and a top speed of 114 km/h (71 mph).[6][7] (Air filled with Nitrogen.)

Honda released this motorcycle to compete with the Bajaj Pulsar and the TVS Apache. Changes included alloy wheels, powder coated engine with a polished head, electric starter, new graphics, clear lens indicator lamps, a trip meter, and a slightly smaller rear grab rail. Few performance changes included minor changes in the cylinder head, overhead valve, ignition remap and a rear sprocket increase of one tooth, which resulted in increased acceleration at the expense of reduced top speed. The air filter was changed from a dry paper to oil-coated to better suit dusty conditions and a new airflow screw in the carburetor. HMSI sold 720,000 Unicorns in 2007.[8] The Unicorn overtook the Bajaj Pulsar to rank highest in its category, the premium segment, in the 2005 Motorcycle Total Customer Satisfaction (MTCS) survey of 7,000 customers conducted by the TNS specialist division, TNS Automotive.[9]

In 2010, a premium, sporty and stylish variant of the Unicorn, the Unicorn Dazzler, was launched. Except for its styling and presence of disc brake at rear, the other features and specifications are same as that of the original Unicorn. From 2010, The letters of CB attached for Unicorn model and other variants of motorcycles from Honda.[10]

Colors
unicorn and dazzler

CB UNICORN DAZZLER

is a motorcycle developed by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter and introduced in 2010.Motorcycle & Scooter India Announces dazzler on 2010 as a sub unit of UNICORN family in CB series;

CB UNICORN DAZZLER AND MODIF
modified dazzler

Specifications


Displacement 149.1 cc

Maximum Power 14 HP @ 8500 rpm

Maximum Torque 12.7 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Number of Cylinders 1

Number of Gears 5

Seat Height 790 mm

Ground Clearance 162 mm

Kerb/Wet Weight 138 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity 12 litres

Quick fact and sammary of dazzler

Bike Variant Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler Current Status Discontinued Body Type Sports Commuter Fuel Type Petrol Top Speed 112 kmph Price in India Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler was priced at INR 66,740 before being discontinued in India (ex-showroom).

Shades Armour Gold Metallic, Pearl Siena Red, Pearl Nightstar Black, Pearl Sunbeam White and Black

Vehicle Overview

Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler is a discontinued 149.1cc model that produces 14 HP at 8500 rpm and 12.7 Nm at 6500 rpm.

It comes with a 5-speed gearbox and claims a top speed of 112 kmph. The seat height of the bike is 790 mm while it carries a 12 liter fuel tank. It was discontinued because of low sales as people preferred buying naked street fighters at a very small price margin. CB Unicorn Dazzler rivals Yamaha SZ-RR v2.0 and Hero Achiever in its segment. The recent competitor that took over whole of the segment is Bajaj V15.

Mileage

Mileage 45-55 kmpl (approx.)

History
  • September 8, 2004: Honda announces introduction of Unicorn motorcycle [3]
  • January 2005: Self-start version added [5]
  • 2014: Production discontinued [17]
  • 2016: Re-launched with some subtle changes and BS4 compliance [17][18]
  • 2019: April: Honda Unicorn 150 with Front ABS Model Launched with tubeless tyres.
  • 2020: February: Honda Unicorn 160 with Front ABS and fuel injected 160 cc engine which is BS6 Compliant Model Launched.

Videos

References
  1. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Honda Unicorn specifications
  2. Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, Former Honda Unicorn specifications, archived from the original (Adobe Flash) on 2009-04-23
  3. Honda Worldwide (September 8, 2004), Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Announces First Motorcycle Model; Production of New "Unicorn" Model Begins on New Second Line.
  4. Muralidhar, S. (November 28, 2004), "Honda Unicorn: Wings of change", Asia Africa Intelligence Wire
  5. Honda launches 'self-start' Unicorn, January 14, 2005
  6. India Business Insight (February 14, 2007), PROFILE OF HONDA UNICORN.
  7. India Business Insight (February 28, 2006), PROFILE OF HONDA UNICORN
  8. PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. (April 30, 2007), HMSI announces launch of new look Honda Unicorn
  9. Asia Africa Intelligence Wire (June 24, 2005), Bajaj, Hero Honda, Enfield top customer satisfaction: Study
  10. http://www.indiaon2wheels.com/honda-dazzler-launched-in-india/
  11. Muralidhar, S. (April 1, 2007), "PERSONAL FINANCE: Cosmetic touches for Unicorn", Business Line
  12. Honda Unicorn: Serious (cosmetic) upgrades!, March 20, 2007
  13. Honda Unicorn Colors, May 3, 2012
  14. Honda Unicorn Colors
  15. Honda Unicorn Colors
  16. Honda Unicorn Colors
  17. Honda to Re-Launch Unicorn 150; Showcased at Auto Expo 2016, Feb 8, 2016
  18. Arjun Kumar (MotorBeam) (Apr 26, 2017), Honda Unicorn 150 Power Reduced To 12.73 HP
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