Friday, July 31, 2009

Honda Unicorn Spoke

Honda Unicorn (Spoke Wheel) is the first motorcycle developed by Honda Motorcycle and Scooters India Pvt. Ltd. This bike is marked for its cutting-edge technology, adequate power, and mono suspension at the rear. Unicorn (Spoke Wheel) is the first bike in India with mono suspension feature that optimizes costs against superb rider comfort and stability. This bike targets speedy trendsetters who like to flash their personalities at passers by. This variant is available in spoke wheels.

Looks

Excellently designed diamond shaped frame

The entire body is designed to create a visual impact of being sleek and sporty

Mono suspension and unique tail lamp design enhances sleek looks

Muscular and voluminous fuel tank with rugged knee recesses enhance macho looks

Tri-pod meter console design gives hi-tech feel

Clear lens halogen fitted MFR headlight

Superb paint and plastic quality

The bike comes in fantastic quality red, black, grey, blue and silver paints. Fit and finish for this Honda are as good as they get and

Classy levers and grips

Aluminum sub frames for footrests are buffed to a satin finish

Silencer with extra-large chrome shroud

Control

149.1cc four-stroke engine unit

13.3 bhp output at 8000 rpm


0 to 60 km per hour in a mere 5 seconds

2-way air-jacket for the air-cooled engine creates dual air streams and sustains performance even under heated conditions

Start with single push of button or smooth kick start

Tumble Flow Combustion Chamber

Multi-Mapping CDI

Rolling Rocker arm pads for friction cutting

Hydraulic front disc brake

Puncture resistant tyres

A perfect clutch pull

Gearshifts via the heel and toe one-down and four-up pattern

Comfort

The diamond shaped body frame is strong and lightweight and easily accepts variable loading

Broad and long seat with thick padding gives riding comfort

Mono suspension increases ease of handling manifolds without reducing the wheel size

Braking force distribution between the front disc and rear drum brake is optimized to ensure stability at high speeds

No hunched posture, Unicorn (Spoke Wheel) can be ridden with a straight spine

With smooth seat to tank profile and flexible seating position enhances riding comfort

Large foot space for double riding

The new engine gives very low vibration even without a balancer

Rubber mount on handle reduces vibration at handle and maximizes riding comfort

The mono suspensor positioned centrally below the seat gives the actual riding comfort that is never found in double suspension systems

Mileage and Economy

Mileage is 60 kmpl in city conditions

Honeycomb catalytic converter enhances fuel economy

Air injection for exhaust port helps to meet stringent emission norms

A paper air-filter element purifies air and optimizes fuel economy

Reliable Keihin CV carburetor

Ignition timing maintains efficient combustion

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