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Watch Honda CB Unicorn vs Suzuki Gixxer Comparsion by BikeDekho. Know more about Honda CB Unicorn at http://www.bikedekho.com/bike/honda/honda-cb-unicorn-160.html and Suzuki Gixxer at: http://www.bikedekho.com/bike/suzuki/suzuki-gixxer.html You can also compare both bikes on the following link: http://www.bikedekho.com/compare-bikes/honda-cb-unicorn-160-and-suzuki-gixxer Top Rivals - Suzuki Gixxer vs Honda CB Unicorn 160 There are many different categories of motorcycles available in the Indian market and manufacturers keep pushing the limit as far the cc (Cubic capacity) goes. The 150cc category now has two new players vying for the top spot – The Suzuki Gixxer and the Honda CB Unicorn 160. Design and features: On the styling front both motorcycles are leagues apart. While the Unicorn has a more plane jane design, the Gixxer gets a very sporty look. One similar design cue on both motorcycles though is the short angular tank shrouds and a pointy rear end. The quality of plastics on both are good and both get a digital instrument console, but the Gixxer’s console also lets you know which gear you’re in. Another plus point for the Gixxer is the inclusion of an engine kill switch which comes in handy while riding through city traffic. Engine and Performance: The engines on both motorcycles sound refined but their characteristics are quite different. Firstly, the Unicorn’s 163cc engine churns out 14.7PS at 8000rpm and 14.6Nm at 6000rpm while the Gixxer’s 155cc engine puts out 14.8 PS at 8,000 RPM and 14 Nm at 6,000 RPM. That’s almost the same amount of power and torque being produced but the Gixxer has better low end grunt which is great for riding in the city. On the highway though, the Gixxer feels stressed whereas the Unicorn cruises ahead with ease. Ride, Handling and Braking: The riding posture on the Gixxer is a little more leaned down and sport oriented while the Unicorn leaves you sitting in an upright commuter posture. So if you plan on riding for long distances, the Unicorn will be more comfortable. Speaking of comfort, we found the suspension of the Unicorn a bit too stiff for our liking while the Gixxer felt just right. Both motorcycles get mono-shock suspension at the rear but the Gixxer can boast of a nice set of large 41-mm front forks. As far as tyres go, the Gixxer wins here too. Keeping the profile of the tyres aside, the MRF Revvs on the Gixxer offer a lot more feedback and grip than the MRF Zappers on the Unicorn. Verdict: It’s difficult choose between the Suzuki Gixxer and the Honda CB Unicorn 160 because they cater to two different types of motorcycle riders. They both cost approximately the same at Rs. 78,000 ex-showroom Delhi. So if you are a more relaxed rider and like riding long distances the Honda CB Unicorn 160 is better suited for you. But if you’re the sporty type who likes sweeping round corners in a jiffy then the Suzuki Gixxer is a better bet.
