What does Honda Unicorn means for the Indian Market?
September 9th, 2004 Leave a comment Visited 367 times, 1 so far today
The entry of Honda with the Unicorn changes everything. Bajaj now has another Honda to take care of. Hero Honda can no longer rely on their old logic of relying on a range of 3-4 engines to feed their current crop of Bikes which have largely remained unchanged for almost years now. Same engine powering CD-100, CD-Dawn, Splendor and Passion! How can they live with it with Honda bringing in latest technology and engines!
Yamaha is not even in the hunt for the top considering they are still recovering from the debacle they suffered when they had to stop making RX-100! With Fazer doing well, it just might be a start to a three sided war. Errm… TVS is also here with its awesome Centra and Victor! And then there is the Bullet… Everyone is supposed to stop for a Bullet. I doubt Honda will…
Welcome people… The real war starts now! Indian Motorcycling Industry is getting hotter and hotter by every moment…
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September 4th, 2004 at 3:30 pm
Should be an interesting scenario. Honda hasnt made a misstep in India so far. Lets see.
September 8th, 2004 at 10:40 am
new model
December 6th, 2004 at 2:02 pm
i like to know about the unicorn bike feature. very soon i am going to buy bike, eariler i was thinking to buy pulasr please send me all possible information abt unicorn
December 29th, 2004 at 11:35 am
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January 30th, 2005 at 3:16 am
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PULSOR&UNICORN&CBZ. WHO IS MORE POWERFULL,HAVE GOOD MILEAGE,MAINTAINCE FREE AISO IS AFFODABLE
February 11th, 2005 at 2:37 am
planning to buy pulsar but now thinking of buying unicorn.please send me all specific details
February 12th, 2005 at 4:37 pm
the bike is really good much better pick up, mileage than pulsar after all it is a honda engine
February 13th, 2005 at 1:07 am
I am planning to buy a bike which one can i go for Pulsar 150 dtsi or honda unicorn
February 13th, 2005 at 10:33 am
I Suggest everyone to tk HONDA UNICORN, Being a Good Rider i would prefer HONDAUNICORN, Its Definitely Male
February 16th, 2005 at 1:41 pm
plz send me the comparitive study of unicorn, CBZ, pulsar150 dtsi
and also tell me which of these have low in maintenance and high in fuel economy
February 28th, 2005 at 6:54 am
please tell about honda unicorn motor cycle and its advantages rather than pulsar. And tell about why there is delay for 2 months for getting the vehicle after booking
March 28th, 2005 at 9:44 am
i am going to buy unicorn today.
April 14th, 2005 at 5:26 pm
i jus bought an unicorn …. wanting to buy a pulsar and i am quite happy wit my choice.
April 24th, 2005 at 12:06 pm
I am looking forward to buy a bike in the upcoming month. Please let me know where can I find information for various choices available in market along with the prices ?
April 25th, 2005 at 8:38 pm
soon iam going to be awing rider
May 15th, 2005 at 10:09 pm
i believe unicorn is just awesome compared to pulsar150.AFTERALL IT HAS ‘WINGS’ YAAR………..
May 16th, 2005 at 12:44 pm
Hi
I am a frustrated customer of Honda Unicorn. I have problems with poor design of Honda Unicorn and the Quality of few Parts which is being used in Honda Unicorn. I got new Honda unicorn on 6th November. From the first day itself the Fuel Gauge is not working. I contacted the Honda Service (Silicon Motors), They told me to fill Minimum 5 liters of petrol. I did the same, still the Fuel gauge is not working. Again I contacted during the free service, service people said they will set it right. But unfortunately without replacing the fuel gauge did the service. But In the Job sheet was entered as FUEL GUAGE NOT WORKING.
One More Problem is with the TAIL LAMP and the side FIBER BODY. Which is poor designed. Since the back portion of Honda unicorn is not sturdy due to which the tail lamp vibrates, Because of the vibration the fiber body has broken within 6 months. This has not happened because of rough handling or accident. It is because of poor design. Again I contacted the Service they said they are going to charge 1000 Rs. (INR) for the replacement. I am very frustrated with the Quality Service by Honda.
May 22nd, 2005 at 9:45 pm
I would like to buy a 150cc bike. Which is the better choice? Either Unicorn or pulsar?
May 25th, 2005 at 12:32 pm
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PULSOR&UNICORN.
May 25th, 2005 at 12:36 pm
one is made by bajaj other by the honda.
May 30th, 2005 at 6:02 pm
Hi Friend,
I am about to buy an vehicle of 150 CC category Pls let me know either in Pulser 150 cc or Honda Unicorn which is Ideal bike for me I am also looking for consistancy, less maintenance and economical vehicle pls suggest me I will be going to buy the vehicle which 5 to 10 days
June 2nd, 2005 at 8:30 pm
HI ,,I RESIDS AT DELHI,.,AND WANT TO SWITCH TO A BIKE FRM A CAR,.AS IN DEL PPL ARE SUFFRING FRM BUSSY ROADS ,., BE A GOOD CHOICE TO A
,.ON THE SCALE OF,.,.,ETC,.
I WANT TO ENQUIRE ,.WILL ,.,
PLS TELL ME AS SOON AS POSSIBL CAUSE I AM PLANNING TO BUY A BIKE IN ONE OR TWO DAY TIME ,,.
June 8th, 2005 at 7:40 pm
I am a frustrated customer of Honda Unicorn. I have problems with poor design of Honda Unicorn and the Quality of few Parts which is being used in Honda Unicorn. I got new Honda unicorn on 6th November. From the first day itself the Fuel Gauge is not working. I contacted the Honda Service (Silicon Motors), They told me to fill Minimum 5 liters of petrol. I did the same, still the Fuel gauge is not working. Again I contacted during the free service, service people said they will set it right. But unfortunately without replacing the fuel gauge did the service. But In the Job sheet was entered as FUEL GUAGE NOT WORKING.
One More Problem is with the TAIL LAMP and the side FIBER BODY. Which is poor designed. Since the back portion of Honda unicorn is not sturdy due to which the tail lamp vibrates, Because of the vibration the fiber body has broken within 6 months. This has not happened because of rough handling or accident. It is because of poor design. Again I contacted the Service they said they are going to charge 1000 Rs. (INR) for the replacement. I am very frustrated with the Quality Service by Honda.
June 9th, 2005 at 2:36 pm
honda unicron is really good
June 30th, 2005 at 1:11 pm
Hi,
i bought a Honda Unicorn on march 9th. the bike has its share of
problems namely, the front fairing & rear mudguard & tail-lamp vibrates like anything…. The silencer is also a faulty one…
The service guys r saying that these are manufacturing defects…
Honda is giving a free replacement kit for the above mentioned defects… but the service guys r dragging their feet (in hyderabad)… worst service among the all bike dealers… Now i wish
that i should have bought Pulsar…(it is a proven product which is
successful for the past 4 years)..
July 13th, 2005 at 7:58 pm
i brought honda unicorn on 18 nov. i found it to be superb bike. though i have problem of rear tail lamp vibration and also the stand hits the ground often
July 28th, 2005 at 5:47 am
plz send me the comparitive study of unicorn, CBZ, pulsar150 dtsi
and also tell me which of these have low in maintenance and high in fuel economy
i like to know about the unicorn bike feature. very soon i am going to buy bike, eariler i was thinking to buy pulasr please send me all possible information abt unicorn
I heard a frustrated customer of Honda Unicorn. problems with poor design of Honda Unicorn and the Quality of few Parts which is being used in Honda Unicorn. Fuel Gauge is not working,One More Problem is with the TAIL LAMP and the side FIBER BODY. Which is poor designed. Since the back portion of Honda unicorn is not sturdy due to which the tail lamp vibrates, Because of the vibration the fiber body has broken within 6 months. This has not happened because of rough handling or accident. It is because of poor design.
whome should I believe plz I want immediate reply…
July 29th, 2005 at 10:32 am
plz..sent me details abt. unicorn & pulsar DTSi.and plz. tell me which one is better either pulsar DTSi or unicorn.
August 4th, 2005 at 11:05 am
COMPARISON BETWEEN UNICORN,PULSER,CBZ
August 4th, 2005 at 11:06 am
COMPARISON BETWEEN UNICORN,PULSER,CBZ
August 8th, 2005 at 2:23 pm
i m planing to purchase bike which is more strong and give more millage my usual driving will be about 60 km in a day which one should i opt for honda unicorn or hero honda splendor. i want bike that is good in millage,strong engine and with less maintenance.
August 13th, 2005 at 10:00 pm
Hi,
I have bought Unicorn one month back and it is a superb bike. i was reading the comments of one customer, but what i felt it is a case to case complaint cuz lot of my friends having unicorn and they also dont feel any problem. Also, what i heard is that even that vibration problem with body parts, honda is replacing the parts at free of cost and new vehicles are with the modified parts. But pulsar contain lot of complaints and lot of anonymous sound from the engine. I strogly prefer honda unicorn cuz its worth for money.Cheers
August 30th, 2005 at 10:29 pm
The honda unicorn bike is a fantastic bike but for the pillion rider in the long drive the seat is uncomfortable,
September 1st, 2005 at 7:34 pm
I want to purchase a new bike but i am confused. which one is better either pulsar or unicorn. please solve my problem. please provide me the e-mail id of the hashim, the purchaser of honda unicorn.
September 9th, 2005 at 7:40 pm
hi ,this rahul ghole from mumbai(india) having to much complaint’s of ur delear ship based in mumbai(india)NAME; OM SAI HONDA at mahim…….1)miss management of worker’s..2)no politeness with coustomer’s…3)no feed back from owner.4)speaking rude with coustomer’s.5)not happy with ur honda unicorn & not satisfied,will not recommend any 1.due to missbehaviour from ur dealer.if u feel some thing about ur honda unicorn just mail me .its not necesarry.
September 11th, 2005 at 10:27 pm
Hi abhishek, My email is info.hash@gmail.com. As i said before, the unicorn is doing excellent and am happy with it
September 17th, 2005 at 10:02 am
Hi. I am trying to locate unicorn dealership in Ludhiana, but could not find one. Else could anyone provide me the official website.
Just like others, i am also bit worried which bike should i go for? Unicorn or pulsar?
Guess, unicorn. Honda would definitely have better brain than anyone else?
Suggest.
September 19th, 2005 at 1:41 pm
Hi,
I had bought honda unicorn in the month of jan 2005, It is a superb bike I am not facing any problem in the vehicle apart from stand hitting the road sometimes. The vehicle mileage is good and I had took for a long drive also, the stability and control of the vehicle is very good at a speed of 100KMS also. The vibration is very low.
A good bike to buy.
Regards,
Rajesh
September 24th, 2005 at 10:46 pm
hello honda
dear sir,
i have bought unicorn but in unicorn so much of milage problem
my unicorn avg.is nearly abt 30.00 km/lit , itis lesser than pulsar
so u just check it
plz my request is considered
September 24th, 2005 at 10:47 pm
hello honda
dear sir,
i have bought unicorn but in unicorn so much of milage problem
my unicorn avg.is nearly abt 30.00 km/lit , itis lesser than pulsar
so u just check it
plz my request is considered
September 26th, 2005 at 12:09 pm
hii, i am planning to buy bike of 150cc,,pls. tell me which is better bike in terms of pick up, speed and milege and low maintenance cost..150cc pulsar dtsi or honda unicorn,
September 26th, 2005 at 9:40 pm
hell honda
i am a loyal customer of hero honda, but honda launched honda unicorn without any help of hero so that i am very annoyed . still i baught honda unicorn but i am feeling a lot of embarrace while driving unicorn without the name hero.
thanking you
September 26th, 2005 at 9:40 pm
hell honda
i am a loyal customer of hero honda, but honda launched honda unicorn without any help of hero so that i am very annoyed . still i baught honda unicorn but i am feeling a lot of embarrace while driving unicorn without the name hero.
thanking you
September 27th, 2005 at 3:56 pm
hii, i am planning to buy bike of 150cc,,pls. tell me which is better bike in terms of pick up, speed and milege and low maintenance cost..150cc pulsar dtsi or honda unicorn
September 27th, 2005 at 3:57 pm
hii, i am planning to buy bike of 150cc,,pls. tell me which is better bike in terms of pick up, speed and milege and low maintenance cost..150cc pulsar dtsi or honda unicorn
September 28th, 2005 at 1:48 am
Hi i am confused like others as i want to buy a bike but confused between honda unicorn and pulsar 150 dtsi plz advice which to go for as i want a bike with good average as i travel long distance
October 5th, 2005 at 12:03 pm
Last Month I brought A Honda Unicorn . In My celculation it proving milage of 58/ liter.How I can get always this milage. Please Tell me.
October 5th, 2005 at 4:06 pm
pls. advice me which is better between Unicorn & Pulsar 150 DTI considering technology, fuel efficeny, power, look & feel, strong & robust, etc. Pls. reply me soon
Rergards,
Abu Zaffar
October 5th, 2005 at 11:07 pm
i recently got pulsar 180 and it can outperform honda on every grounds except milege which is somewhere around 45-50 km/litre.the power is awesome…. i can reach 0-60 in 5.5secs.i am a proud owner of a bike which has feen ruling Indian hearts for 4 yrs now.apart from this even the service guys are friendly and problems are sorted out whever they crop up.
October 5th, 2005 at 11:09 pm
i recently got pulsar 180 and it can outperform honda on every grounds except milege which is somewhere around 45-50 km/litre.the power is awesome…. i can reach 0-60 in 5.5secs.i am a proud owner of a bike which has feen ruling Indian hearts for 4 yrs now.apart from this even the service guys are friendly and problems are sorted out whever they crop up.
October 6th, 2005 at 10:18 pm
dear,sir
plz dont send me your messeges otherwise i wii claim to you
ok.i am expected you that you are not sending me ur msg in my id next time.
October 14th, 2005 at 7:37 pm
sir
i am looking to buy a honda unicorn bike but i learned tht ths bike has a vibration problem in the rear side is ths true thn pls corrct it in ths 2 month cause i am going to buy it .ok
October 18th, 2005 at 3:31 am
Hi … all this talk about the vibration in the Unicorn is exaggeration to its limit … I am a proud owner of a Unicorn.. i brought it in june this year …. infact this is my first bike and i learnt driving a 2 wheeler on this bike itself …. My experience with the Unicorn has been a fantastic one … and when i went for the 1st free service , they changed all the dampers and added some cowls or some thing like that to reduce the slight vibrations to a very low level … i have completed my second service and the bike runs fanastic as usual .. i did have some problems with the disc after the rains … a visit to the service centre , the guys opened up the brake assembly and cleaned it with pressurised air being blown into it and all the dust being removed … and lo behold !… its working fine as ever !!!(ant that was at no charge at all !! ) my bike had got submerged in the recent flash floods in mumbai … the next day , i pushed the electric starter , the bike fired up and threw out all the water … and ran all fine …. it was quite a while after the floods that i serviced my bike for the second time … no issues at all … so i would like to sum it all up saying that , the Unicorn is a fantastic product the u can buy right now and an absolute value for money …. n yes … it does leave the pulsar way behind specially in the mid range :D
An absolutely Satisfied Unicorn customer !!!!!
October 18th, 2005 at 3:34 am
Hi … all this talk about the vibration in the Unicorn is exaggeration to its limit … I am a proud owner of a Unicorn.. i brought it in june this year …. infact this is my first bike and i learnt driving a 2 wheeler on this bike itself …. My experience with the Unicorn has been a fantastic one … and when i went for the 1st free service , they changed all the dampers and added some cowls or some thing like that to reduce the slight vibrations to a very low level … i have completed my second service and the bike runs fanastic as usual .. i did have some problems with the disc after the rains … a visit to the service centre , the guys opened up the brake assembly and cleaned it with pressurised air being blown into it and all the dust being removed … and lo behold !… its working fine as ever !!!(ant that was at no charge at all !! ) my bike had got submerged in the recent flash floods in mumbai … the next day , i pushed the electric starter , the bike fired up and threw out all the water … and ran all fine …. it was quite a while after the floods that i serviced my bike for the second time … no issues at all … so i would like to sum it all up saying that , the Unicorn is a fantastic product the u can buy right now and an absolute value for money …. n yes … it does leave the pulsar way behind specially in the mid range :D
An absolutely Satisfied Unicorn customer !!!!!
October 18th, 2005 at 7:52 pm
Dear Sir,
I literrly frustrated from the day of facing the problem,since i purchased Honda Unicorn Bike in the month of July 2005,after 2 months from the date of purchase got problem in Fibre black body, where the said part has been dulled viz.,in the words black fibre body of left(Battery safety Cover), right and back side tyre and name plate fibre cover also felt and dull full white. Hence get up of the bike and body also got down due to this reason.
So, please kindly advice and suggest about How to change this whole black fibre body with genuine and original part.My mobile no. is 09867411744.
I purchased this bike through Dombivli dealer name as “V J HONDA”
So, please make suitabe arrangement to collect this whole fibre cover body with genuine and original part from the dealer.
Please revert back immediately after receiving this mail.
Regards….Bhushan
October 19th, 2005 at 1:47 pm
cant say
October 20th, 2005 at 9:38 pm
Hi, honda official website india is http://www.honda2wheelersindia.com . Honda Unicorn gives 62 kml. its a superb bike. I saw the bike yesterady and they have introduced ned uncorn with different sticker. also they have modified the vibration problem..the bike seems to be good
October 25th, 2005 at 2:49 pm
I daily travel between Malad and Santacruz on the western express highway. Its a common sight to come across Honda Unicorn vibrating its tail !!!! Besides that it doesn’t have alloy wheels, which actually could have boasted the fuel efficiency. And no engine kill switch…to Hell to Honda for not producing world class product.
October 28th, 2005 at 1:17 pm
HI, M GONNA BUY PULSAR DTSI ON SUNDAY, PLZ TELL ME THE FACTS AND FIGURE FOR THE SAME, AND HOW IS IT POWERFUL THAN UNICORN
November 7th, 2005 at 1:05 am
I am planning to buy a unicorn…i want its details along with its advantages and disadvantages and the approximate mileage.
November 11th, 2005 at 7:18 pm
hi
This inform to tou that I have bought Honda Unicorn second Time after selling the older one . This bike really impressed me with its excellent performance, and fuel efficient work. I would like to give thanks a lot to the honda group for launching such type of bike……
Byeeeee
December 1st, 2005 at 2:56 pm
Hai,
Can u plz help me decide in buying the bike between Pulsar 150DTSi & Honda unicorn. Plz tell me which is better in terms of Power, Milage, Maintanance cost & Ride comfort. Of cource Power & Control are my prime points. Pls help. Mail your comments to kiranav_77@rediffmail.com
December 1st, 2005 at 5:15 pm
Hi this is a advice to all the people who want to take a unicorn. I have bought this bike on march from a dealer in Bangalore. The bike is good when it is delivered from the company. After the service it drops in performance. Maintenance is very expensive. You have to change oil frequently every 800kms.The company service is absoultely useless. They dont know how to tune a carburettor. Frankly the bike becomes a trash after the service. Only good part is my fincance company,HDFC bank is a good finance company, avail their service if you want to take any bike.
December 19th, 2005 at 4:49 pm
want to know all the details to become an Authorised dealer of your bike
December 22nd, 2005 at 1:31 pm
I wud want yamaha to come up with bikes that they ruled once…Such as RX 100…I wanna bike tat roars not sleeps. Reason behind this is there is no competators for yamaha bikes in india.Please bring some new inventions such as RX 100. Shall wait..
January 7th, 2006 at 8:10 pm
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PULSOR&UNICORN&CBZ. WHO IS MORE POWERFULL,HAVE GOOD MILEAGE,MAINTAINCE FREE AISO IS AFFODABLE
January 9th, 2006 at 5:08 pm
PULSOR&UNICORN&CBZ …….honda has come up with new technology ever in indian roads the “MONO SHOCK” it gives excelent drive comfort and better balancing of the vehicle, the unicorn clearly lacks the looks compared to pulsar but is far better than CBZ,the other thing is pulsar gives extra sound effects from the engine within 6 to 8 months, but as we all know this is the first bike from Honda and they dont compromise in quality. so the better judgement is unicorn..
January 27th, 2006 at 9:03 am
hi
I have bought Honda Unicorn in 14th Nov.I had my first servce done at 1200 KMs.The bike had some vibrations in the beginning but now not yet done the second service but the vibration is gone.The bike is smooth and giving me 50-55 km/l.
I will recommend the Honda Unicorn as a better option compared to all the others that you have listed. The main reason for choosing this new Honda bike is its sturdy build quality, adequate power and, more important, revolutionary mono-suspension at the rear. Much more than taking into consideration the peak power, in your specific case, the peak torque rating, the build of the bike, strength of the suspension and the potential driving dynamics of the bike are more important characteristics that you should be looking at.
The Unicorn will easily be rated as the most stable bike amongst its peers in the 150cc class. The advantage comes from its mono-suspension, which is located just below the rider’s seat position and at the junction of the bike’s diamond frame and its rectangular swing arms’ axis.
Instead of conventional twin shock absorbers in the rear, the Unicorn incorporates this single, high performance shock absorber mounted on a much tougher diamond frame. This suspension and frame combo offers superior riding comfort and excellent stability, an important trait that could offer riders of above average build a safer and better riding experience.
The Unicorn’s mono suspension design ensures centralisation of mass. By positioning the suspension close to the centre of gravity of the machine, turning characteristics, stability during braking and the overall riding performance is substantially enhanced. The Unicorn is also within your budget and it is adequately powered with a peak power rating of 13.3 bhp and a peak torque of 12.8 Nm at 5,500 rpm.
The comparison between the Bajaj Pulsar and the Honda Unicorn will have to revolve around two features â?? design and ride quality. The Pulsar DTS-i has a clear edge over the Unicorn in the design department. With its chunky, aggressive profile, the Pulsar is the better-looking bike and has a superior road presence compared to the relatively sedate and conventionally styled Unicorn.
However, the Unicorn scores higher points in parameters such as quality of gearbox, ride comfort, handling and long-term reliability. The advanced mono-suspension and lightweight diamond frame gives the bike excellent stability and rigid handling.
The Unicorn has a few other finer points in its favour, including the fact that it offers a better riding posture and that it has a more balanced, well-weighted handle bar that reduces the load on the rider compared to the other bike.
Honda has been in India for years now through its joint venture with the Hero Group. So, this is not exactly Honda’s first bike in the Indian market and it was already aware of all the needs of Indian bikers even before the Unicorn was put into the market. Most new bikes tend to have a few minor bugs in their performance or finish even though they have been thoroughly tested before being launched.
There are no significant ones that have been reported in the Unicorn and Honda has already introduced a new version with an electric self-start, something that was sorely missing in the first lot of vehicles. And yes, we think that the waiting period of about two to three months is worth it.
January 27th, 2006 at 9:44 am
I am planning to buy a unicornâ?¦i want its details along with its advantages and disadvantages and the approximate mileage.
Can i compare Bajaj Discover againt Unicorn?
January 29th, 2006 at 8:31 pm
@ Ajay….I am using Honda Unicorn for the past 3 months.I had my two services done.The average milage i get is 51 KM/L.I have touched the max speed of 106 KM/L that too not on full throttle.I didnt get any problem other than a little vibration due to excessive disk brake usage n my fork had a problem.Other than this its really a no problem bike.
Plz one cannaot compare Bajaj Discover DTS-i with Honda Unicorn.I have already posted the advantages above so you can have a look.Honda Unicorn is the only bike in indian market at 150cc class that has the best refined Engine and the best gearbox.These are the only two issues one has to look out when buying a bike.The bikes like Bajaj Pulsar DTSi really lacks in engine refinment and gearbox.
February 1st, 2006 at 10:14 pm
i want to buy a bike can u send me the details of unicorn totally including mileage,cost on road and everything.
February 2nd, 2006 at 11:21 am
The most impressive part of Honda Unicorn is it’s Mono Suspension.
It is some thing that is very new to Indian Motorcycle Industry.
If every one going behind the same stereotype Pulsar then what about the revenue and prsence of other competitors in the Biking Industry.
The option explicit at the moment is Honda Unicon – Altered with the vibration problems, Fuel Gauge, TAIL LAMP and the side FIBER BODY which is poor designed.
Apart from this it is a classic.
An absolutely Satisfied Unicorn customer.
February 6th, 2006 at 3:18 pm
For the kind attention of
Head of R&D Division,
Honda Unicorn
Dear Sir,
I am an Aeronautical Engineer, used Royal Enfield (Bullet) for a long time. My brother owns a Pulsar. I bought a Unicorn on its introduction at Cochin and am using it for more than a Year, the 6th Servicing completed just recently.
Having regularly used the above three variants of bikes, my opinion as far as the Solo riding comfort is concerned – Unicorn is just unmatchable. But with Pillion, it is hopeless – for the Rear Wheel hits the frame/mudguard – just irritating; often ends-up with my wife’s curses. This is a unique problem of Unicorn (Please visualize a ride with pillion in our typical Indian roads with lot many humps and bumps – you would realise what I mean!!) — Could be resolved by increasing the mono spring tension to adequate levels.
As far as the mileage is concerned, during solo riding, though I could never contain myself within the “Speed vs Mileage†proportions (no unicorn rider can maintain I am sure), the mileage achieved is quite realistic – above 60 in average.
The Quality of the Spare parts needs to be maintained to HONDA level of expectations – for few parts of my bike got corroded very badly. They are replaced Free of Cost – I am glad; but replacement is not a permanent solution – Implementation of effective quality control is the only remedy. Please see below the problems and the possible solution.
a) Front/Rear Number Plates – Presently they are made of iron plate – To be replaced with AL plates.
b) Saree Guard – The existing Chrome Plated Saree Guard may be replaced with a Guard made of Steel.
c) The Exhaust (Bend) Pipe connecting the Cylinder to Silencer may also be replaced with a steel pipe for the corrosion problem can be resolved permanently with good appearance.
Trust, the above would be taken care-of.
Warm Regards
S. Anantha Kodi
February 22nd, 2006 at 3:07 pm
HI this is my second post………..ITs been two months ive bought my unicorn …………..im having a very bad milage abt 35-37 in bangalore.ive finished my first service still the milege is the same …the service guys say unicorn easily gives a milege of 55 in bangalore but sadly im only getting a pathetic 35……ive talked to some guys (unicorn owners) and they also said they are having the same milege 35-38 not above than 40….is it a common problem .if it is, it is soo pathetic with honda … i would ve gone for pulsar 180 if ive known this milage issue before..and let this comment be an eyeopener for others..But in the last let me tell you unicorns driving comfort is unmatchable and the gear shift is soo smooth and im sure no other two wheeler in Indian road can give u this comfort………..but still milage problem stinks yaaar. real bad and that too 37 no way………
March 4th, 2006 at 6:22 pm
to whom it may ever concern
I PURCHASE HONDA UNICORN LAST YEAR AND I AM FACING SUSPENSION PROBLEM EVEN I HAVE CHANGED MY SHOCKUP LAST YEAR ONLY . BUT SORRY TO SAY IT DINT WORK . SECOND IMPOTANT DRAWBACK OF THIS BIKE WHICH I AM FACING IS ITS BRAKE
ITS BACK BRAKE NEVER WORKS PROPERLY ,EACH AND EVERY TIME WHILE SERVICING I HAVE MENTIONED ABOUT THIS BIKE BUT NO POSITIVE RESULT BEEN DELIVERED TO ME . MY VEHICLE NO. IS DL6ST 3418 MY MOB. NO. IS 0935077297 . PLEASE SORT OUT MY PROBLEM IF POSSIBLE .
March 16th, 2006 at 12:26 pm
Really its my dream bike.Supension,disk-breake,power,soundless is excllent.Really it makes us feel like wingrider.
U should provide starter for intinal custumer with afforwadable price.Front cavle should be strengthed.Well i ride bike accrroding its calibure & power on good roads in city as well on hiway but i am getting low millage say as 52-57.since it is 150cc ,at night we ride litte bit fast so light focus should be improvide.We feel heat of engine at your legs for long drives.I love honda company but people at service station behave very rudley.U should show love and affection. Honda company is live wire for automobiles .
PLZ REAPPLY TO MY MAIL.
March 20th, 2006 at 7:59 pm
hey dude 52-57 is heaven thats awesome I wonder how do u get that…….and abt the engine heat thats true you can feel the heat in ur legs, first i thought its only for my bike i was a little worried also but………….is it a common problem or is it a problem at all. Almost every one who writes reviews abt honda complains abt the service dept why cnt they even try to train them them the customer handling skills or something…Its high time to take care of this particual issue…
March 26th, 2006 at 6:11 pm
i like honda unicorn coz it is the best ever bike i had drive i also like the way it is desined
March 27th, 2006 at 1:46 pm
sir , iwant to purchase a bike, which one is better honda unicorn bajaj pulsar, in all respect in look vice performance vise maintainence, efficiency .plz reply
April 21st, 2006 at 11:07 pm
i have TVS VICTOR and i am totally satisfied with that, but now i am planning to purchase a HONDA UNICORN,
i am confused regarding the service complaints comments of some of the customers,
also pl. give reply regarding the upgradations made by HONDA for this bike which is the answer of some of the complaints.
Regards
Vishwas
May 4th, 2006 at 1:08 am
hi,
all i would say about this bike is, that this bike rocks.
my next bike would definitely be a honda unicorn.
yes there are certain allegations on the rigidity of this bike but after reading about the improvements made in the bike i think it is worth buying.
so think honda but buy only honda unicorn.
May 13th, 2006 at 6:16 pm
hi, i want to know that is Honda made permanent changes to the unicorn to avoid the problems related to vibration and the quality of mudguards ..? as well as many customers are satisfied with the milege but some are complaning that they got it like 35 .. so why this problems r there … i am plannong to take a new bike … i hv splender and i am satisfied with it .. but i want some more fun …
May 22nd, 2006 at 10:28 pm
hi to all im planning to buy a new bike pulsar , apache , unicorn which one should i prefer , i want looks n style first then performance so plz comment according to it thank u
May 23rd, 2006 at 2:29 pm
Hi.. i am planning to buy a 150 cc bike.. please advise which one to got for ..pulsar.. unicorn or apache.. reading the above comments on apache is making me think twice of buying it.. let me know if it is advisable to buy it.. thanks in advance..
May 23rd, 2006 at 3:25 pm
hi all
i am a pround unicorn customer. the vibration is not all o rpoblem as u think . i own a new stickered bike. the bike is solid and it gives a rock solid perfomance with 64 kmpl. it is superb. the only problem is with the toughness of seat.my ass really pains after long hour journey. we can easily rectify it by modifying the seat with more sponge.the bike is very smooth. it gives gud value for money offer. the self start is awesome. most of all the disc brake are very safe not like pulsor. no skidding or nosing like pulsor it is 100% safe during immediate braking. i put on a new 1000 rs HRC exhaust on the bike and now it is awesome. got to feel it. enjoy……..
June 4th, 2006 at 9:28 am
Hi People,
I bought a honda unicorn on 23rd dec last year. it had a goog performance the first 4 months. it started increasing its mileage from 42 kmpl to 52 kmpl before the first servicing itself. but after the 2nd servicing it started fluctuating from 35 kmpl to 42 kmpl. Everything is fine in the byke except mileage. if anyone can help me out how to maintain the byke so it can have a good mileage.
No backaches, fine ride. Those riding Unicorn know what the byke is. Superb is less to say for it. But the gradual decrease in the mileage of my byke has made me think over it. plz help.
June 4th, 2006 at 6:16 pm
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comment by chetan desai — 24th Sep 2005 @ 10:46 pm
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After 1000km Your bike enigine will give about 50+kmpl even better After 3rd sevice
June 5th, 2006 at 9:57 pm
according to my tests,the “definetly male-150″ rules the roads of india in its 150 segment,its better in all aspects when compared to other bikes,one should go for it whitout having any worries,this one will definetly satisfy all ur needs whether its an issue of mileage,power,speed,handling,maintainance etc….,the word definetly truly affirms its meaning here
August 19th, 2006 at 4:06 pm
oh my god it is very bad that unicorn service delays in every way, I ordered the bike and got after 15 days my god
October 10th, 2006 at 11:26 am
hi
i want ur advice that i purchase “apache” or “unicorn”..
i am confused regarding the service complaints comments of some of the customers,
also pl. give reply regarding the upgradetions made by HONDA for this bike which is the answer of different problems faced by many customers………
October 11th, 2006 at 12:57 pm
Hi Friend,
I plan to buy a bike in the next week or so…
My priorities are
1) Excellent ride quality.
2) A decent milage of 40-45 kmpl.
3) Zero maintenance.
4) Good looks.
I am confused between the Pulsar150, Unicorn & Apache.
And how is the new CBZ-Xtreme ?
Please help.
October 15th, 2006 at 2:40 am
hi,
i am staying abroad and is planning to come on leave and want to buy a bike i have seen photo of honda unicorn and like it but have after reading the coustomer coments is confused to go for it i have short time so pls suggust me which bike i should go for honda unicorn, puslar,tvs,or hero honda
domnic fernandes
May 27th, 2007 at 10:03 am
Fine and pretty site! Very good owner!
July 1st, 2007 at 1:19 pm
i am want the detaild and all avilable colour and modle in unicon
September 26th, 2007 at 10:16 am
hi,
my friend bought pulsar, the riding of pulsar is not comfortable,it causes back pain, the pulsar engine produces heavy noise. after that i bought unicorn ,i feel the only bike with no problems, better mileage, pick up& good riding comfort
November 21st, 2007 at 8:43 pm
I have purchased Activa from V.J. Honda, Ulhasnagar bearing chasis no.68436038 Engine No. 8614897 Reg. No. MH/05/AF/4368 on 03/12/06. There was manufacturing defect in the mirrors provided to the vehicle ie. mercury in the mirror.. the same was pointed to the employees at the time of purchase and every time during regular services but the same was not replaced till to-day after giving assurance. Even during last service the same to pointed to Vanisha who straightway declined to replace saying that the above parts are not covered, hence I requested her to allow me to meet the management/partners but the same was turned down. I would request the higher authorities to kindly intervene and arrange to replace the parts at the earliest. For your information my name is Arun Sharma Mobile No. 9423370171 and Landline No. 0251-2251899
November 3rd, 2008 at 10:13 am
hi i want to buy new honda unicorn.what is the differents bajaj & unicorn plz how much give milege plz tell me
December 13th, 2008 at 11:11 am
i want to tuneup my honda unicorn carburetor my self for better fuel efficiency. being an automobile engineer i think i can do it if u guide me. as i tuned up my tvs victor my self and it gives me 72kms per every litre. plz reply me fast or send me any site that would guide me to do this job successfully.
April 22nd, 2009 at 4:45 pm
I have a strange problem like at times(NOT ALWAYS) when I stop at a traffic sygnal and attempt to restart my Honda Unicorn it only starts after several hard kicks and increasing the tuning screw. The Service centre is also unable to detect the problem, inspite of fiddling with the fuel cork, air-filter or tuning adjuster. Had any body faced a similar problem, my mileage has also deteriorated sygnificantly due to this .