Honda to relaunch ‘new & improved’ Unicorn, Shine

askicode · 7th March 2007, 13:30

Source: Moneycontrol India :: News :: Honda to relaunch ‘new & improved’ Unicorn, Shine :: :: Business :: Honda,Hero Honda,Unicorn,Shine,Bajaj Pulsar

Honda may not be happy with the performance of its motorcycles - the 150cc Unicorn and Shine. That's why it's planning a revamp. Sources say Honda will redesign and launch them in April with heftier price tags.

Besides, sources say Honda also plans to import the CBR 600 - that's to showcase its sporty side. It hopes all this will enhance its brands.

yogesh sarkar · 9th March 2007, 19:15

well it is going to be mainly an upgrade in the looks department, couple of my friends had spotted the unicorn test vehicle

BCMTouring :: View topic - New Honda Unicorn -SCOOP

rranjith_kum · 17th March 2007, 06:37

any news about the launch date???

rranjith_kum · 20th March 2007, 07:52

new unicorn launched ....

sajo · 20th March 2007, 09:08

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Originally Posted by rranjith_kum

new unicorn launched ....

I saw the ad in a newspaper today, but their website is still not updated.

moralfibre · 20th March 2007, 10:38

Any news on what the Honda Unicorn Grand Prix looks like?

EDIT -- Pics of the Unicorn here

askicode · 20th March 2007, 11:30

From the pics doesnt look good at all. Has some tinges of the CBZ-Extreme. Didnt like the looks of that bike too. Finding it hard to believe that Hondas and Yamahas cant get some decent styling out to the custmoers while our homegrown Bajaj has some excellent styling concepts like the Pulsar, Avenger etc

jkdas · 20th March 2007, 14:50

another paint and sticker job + alloys? Could have added FI too :(

moralfibre · 20th March 2007, 15:30

Thanks for the alloys Honda, I might put them on my 2006 Unicorn which misses them. Is it wise to do so?

nosfreak · 20th March 2007, 19:04

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Originally Posted by jkdas

another paint and sticker job + alloys? Could have added FI too :(

Mags, A very simple sticker job, and also they power coated the engine to black for the black unicorn...

Wish they came out wtih F.I... would have bought it right away. But still unicorn is gotta focus a lil towards top end for the bike.

mrstyx · 20th March 2007, 21:53

The Hindu : Business : Honda unveils Unicorn variant

is the pic of the new unicorn from the source above...

rr_zen · 21st March 2007, 02:17

Disappointment from Honda. I would prefer my 2005 Unicorn any day except for the mag wheels perhaps. They have messed up the front fairing which had left a strong impression in the previous model. The grab rail too seems to have gone for a toss. The only welcome change has been the upgraded wheels and the alloys of course. As pointed out by moralfibre earlier, I would like to have those alloys for my 2005 Unicorn.The shield covering the exhaust looks sleek and good too when compared to the previous version.

v1p3r · 21st March 2007, 04:01

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Originally Posted by askicode

Bajaj has some excellent styling concepts like the Pulsar, Avenger etc

Pulsar, yes, but the Avenger is the Kawasaki Eliminator.

7th March 2007, 13:30	#1
askicode BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 174 Thanked: 73 Times	Honda to relaunch ‘new & improved’ Unicorn, Shine Source: Moneycontrol India :: News :: Honda to relaunch ‘new & improved’ Unicorn, Shine :: :: Business :: Honda,Hero Honda,Unicorn,Shine,Bajaj Pulsar Honda may not be happy with the performance of its motorcycles - the 150cc Unicorn and Shine. That's why it's planning a revamp. Sources say Honda will redesign and launch them in April with heftier price tags. Besides, sources say Honda also plans to import the CBR 600 - that's to showcase its sporty side. It hopes all this will enhance its brands.
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9th March 2007, 19:15	#2
yogesh sarkar BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 238 Thanked: 37 Times	well it is going to be mainly an upgrade in the looks department, couple of my friends had spotted the unicorn test vehicle BCMTouring :: View topic - New Honda Unicorn -SCOOP
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17th March 2007, 06:37	#3
rranjith_kum BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coimbatore/ Aachen Posts: 693 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	any news about the launch date???
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20th March 2007, 07:52	#4
rranjith_kum BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coimbatore/ Aachen Posts: 693 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	new unicorn launched ....
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20th March 2007, 10:38	#6
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,443 Thanked: 13,955 Times	Any news on what the Honda Unicorn Grand Prix looks like? EDIT -- Pics of the Unicorn here Last edited by moralfibre : 20th March 2007 at 10:43.
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20th March 2007, 11:30	#7
askicode BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 174 Thanked: 73 Times	From the pics doesnt look good at all. Has some tinges of the CBZ-Extreme. Didnt like the looks of that bike too. Finding it hard to believe that Hondas and Yamahas cant get some decent styling out to the custmoers while our homegrown Bajaj has some excellent styling concepts like the Pulsar, Avenger etc
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20th March 2007, 14:50	#8
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	another paint and sticker job + alloys? Could have added FI too :(
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20th March 2007, 15:30	#9
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,443 Thanked: 13,955 Times	Thanks for the alloys Honda, I might put them on my 2006 Unicorn which misses them. Is it wise to do so?
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20th March 2007, 21:53	#11
mrstyx BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: hyderabad Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	The Hindu : Business : Honda unveils Unicorn variant is the pic of the new unicorn from the source above...
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21st March 2007, 02:17	#12
rr_zen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 1,799 Thanked: 400 Times View My Garage	Disappointment from Honda. I would prefer my 2005 Unicorn any day except for the mag wheels perhaps. They have messed up the front fairing which had left a strong impression in the previous model. The grab rail too seems to have gone for a toss. The only welcome change has been the upgraded wheels and the alloys of course. As pointed out by moralfibre earlier, I would like to have those alloys for my 2005 Unicorn.The shield covering the exhaust looks sleek and good too when compared to the previous version. Last edited by rr_zen : 21st March 2007 at 02:23.
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