Honda Unicorn

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Honda Unicorn
Honda Unicorn (Space Grey).jpg
Manufacturer Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India
Also called
  • Honda MegaPro 150 (for Unicorn imman
    Indonesia, until 2019)
  • Honda Phantom RR 150 (for Unicorn Dazzler; China, until 2018)
  • Honda CB150 Invicta (for Unicorn Dazzler; Chile)
Parent company Honda Motor Company
Production2004–present
Class Standard
Engine 162.7 cc (9.93 cu in) CV Fuel injection, 4-stroke, air-cooled, OHC, single
Bore / stroke 57.3 mm × 57.8 mm (2.26 in × 2.28 in)
Top speed101 km/h (63 mph) (claimed) [1]
Power 9.5 kW (12.7 hp) @ 7500 rpm (claimed) [1]
Torque 14 N⋅m (10 lbf⋅ft) @ 5500 rpm (claimed) [1]
Ignition type CDI
Transmission 5-speed, manual constant mesh
Suspension Front telescopic
Rear monoshock
Brakes Front 240 ABS mm disc
Rear 130 mm drum
Tires Tube type, Front 2.75 in x 18 in
Rear 100/90- 18<
Wheelbase 1,336 mm (52.6 in)
DimensionsL: 2,092 mm (82.4 in)
W: 756 mm (29.8 in)
H: 1,100 mm (43 in)
Weight145 kg (320 lb) (claimed) [1]  (wet)
Fuel capacity16 L (4.2 US gal)
Fuel consumption60 km/L (170 mpgimp; 140 mpgUS) (claimed) [2]

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 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 5.285.86 seconds, and a top speed of 114 km/h (71 mph). [6] [7]

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]

Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler Dazzler red.jpg
Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler

Honda began selling the Unicorn Dazzler variation in 2010. It has different bodywork and uses rear disc brake instead of a drum brake. [10]

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References

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  2. 1 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.
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  8. PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. (April 30, 2007), HMSI announces launch of new look Honda Unicorn
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