The 2017 Honda Unicorn 160 has been updated with minor cosmetic changes and BSIV compliance. The Government of
India mandates that all two-wheelers will have to meet the stricter BSIV
emission norms by April 1, 2017. The bike also gains Auto Headlamp On (AHO),
another featured mandated by the government, after a Supreme Court-appointed
committee on road safety pushed the proposal.
The powertrain is a 162.71 cc single cylinder, air
cooled mill which also does duty in the Honda CB Hornet 160 R. The HET (Honda
Eco Technology) engine is coupled to a 5 speed gearbox and is capable of
producing 13.82 bhp of maximum power at 8,000 rpm and 13.92 Nm of peak torque
at 6,000 rpm. The outgoing BSIII compliant version produced 14.5 bhp of power
and 14.61 Nm of torque.
The 2017 Honda Unicorn 160 gets a new and longer
visor to deflect the wind at higher speeds. Other features include a fully
digital instrumentation, LED taillamp and a mono shock rear suspension.
The new visor is available standard in the Matte
Marvel Blue (new colour), Imperial Red Metallic and Pearl Igneous Black. These
also get new graphic decals. Other colour options include Pearl Amazing White,
Matte Axis Grey.
The new BSIV Honda Unicorn 160 gets a minor price
bump of INR 750. It has been launched at INR 73,552 for the standard variant
and INR 76,005 for the CBS version (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi).
