Honda CB Unicorn 160 review, test ride

Honda’s new Unicorn has a bigger heart and sexier styling now. We ride it to find out if that makes it a better package than before.

Published on Jan 09, 2015 10:34:00 AM

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You sit upright on the CB Unicorn 160, much like on the older bike, and this is well suited for rush hour rides. Once you're astride the motorcycle, it is easy to settle into a comfortable position. And it is comfort that the CB Unicorn 160 is built for. The seat is longer than before, with more room for pillions. It even has different seat material, making it better suited for longer runs. The long stance of the motorcycle, combined with well-tuned suspension gives it a nice ride quality, and keeps it planted on the road at all times.

 
Bringing the CB Unicorn 160 to a stop is now easier, with a Combined Braking System (CBS) now used. Press the foot brake pedal, and the front disc brake is automatically engaged in a predetermined measure along with the rear to help bring the motorcycle to a rapid halt. Slam it, and you stop in a snap. You don't lose composure though, and all you'll hear is a howling from the tyres, which aren’t as good as what’s now offered on rivals like the Yamaha FZ-S, or Suzuki Gixxer.

On a bright note though, Honda has gone ahead to make its already good product slightly better. In a nutshell, the CB Unicorn 160 manages to retain the character of the old Unicorn, including an air of maturity and level-headedness. It has the same remarkable quality with most of its parts, apart from an engine that is so refined, all the while offering good comfort. We can’t wait to give the CB Unicorn 160 our full road-test treatment. Look out for this in our upcoming issue.

Arpit Phillips

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