Honda Unicorn: An engineering masterpiece

By Source: Honda Official Website

Unicorn, the flagship form world brand Honda, boast on a wide range of features. The bike incorporates many cutting-edge technologies developed by Honda's global R&D team. It sets new benchmark in the upper majority motorcycle segment in India with its swift acceleration, superior mileage, international styling, riding comfort and convenience. This engineering masterpiece with international design appeal, guarantees to quench your thirst for motorcycle frenzy with all its stunning features.

Unicorn is engineered and styled for the taste of the younger generation. With the 4-stroke, 150cc engine delivering a whooping 13.3 bhp, Unicorn is the fastest motorcycle in India racing from 0 to 60 kms per hour in a mere 5 seconds. It has a distinctive sporty and macho design with a racy front face, masculine fuel tank with knee grip and a sleek rear cowl.

Unicorn offers perfect balance of pickup and mileage, delivering 60 kmpl through its famed 4-stroke Honda engine, cutting edge technologies like Multi-Mapping CDI, Tumble Flow Combustion Chamber, Roller Rocker arm, and a Classy Aerodynamic Body.

The bike is loaded with cutting edge technologies like CV Carburetor, 2-way air jacket, Pulse Exhaust system and Offset Crank etc.. This mean machine delivers power at all speed ranges and under varied heat conditions. So, just sit back and relax while you zoom off to your destination. The power delivery suits best the daily needs like multiple riding and climbing flyovers or inclines with ease.

Constant Vacuum Carburetor ensures smooth and adequate power delivery through controlled supply of fuel in accordance with the throttle opening. As a result it is possible to achieve smooth riding performance even at the time of sudden opening or closing of throttle by the user.

2-way Air Jacket divides the air passage into two streams creating maximum cooling effect within the cylinder. As a result, it avoids performance loss in high heat conditions and maintains a stable pick up all through by effective cooling.

Depending upon the throttle condition which in turn increases or decreases engine rpm, ignition timing is set in order to maintain efficient combustion. This is achieved by multi mapping CDI. This not only improves mileage but creates 'spare power', resulting in higher power at all speed range.

Gears of Unicorn are set at 9% higher range as against models in 150cc class. As a result higher gear can be used at relatively lower driving speeds. As the Unicorn engine develops good torque in low and mid speed range, it can get higher speed at lower rpm. This contributes to better fuel economy.

The new engine features a tumble flow combustion chamber, which maximizes tumble (vertical swirl) of the air-fuel mixture from the intake valve to the cylinder. This maximization makes it possible to burn leaner air-fuel mixture efficiently.

Instead of conventional twin shock absorbers in the rear, Unicorn incorporates a single, high performance shock absorber housed centrally below the seat and mounted on a much tougher frame. Advanced technology mono suspension coupled with advanced tough and flexible diamond frame offers superior riding comfort and excellent stability. From the world of international bikes, Unicorn gets a unique style appeal with mono suspension. A look that is never before seen on Indian motorcycles.

Article Published On: Friday, April 25, 2008, 12:23 [IST]
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