Should i go in for the Unicorn???

dan400 · 9th October 2004, 16:14

Thanks Guys and any other suggestions are most welcome.

sridhar24 · 9th October 2004, 20:57

I had gone for a testride on unicorn in vahan yatra(auto expo) in Bangalore and I found it very gr8. The engine is silky smooth and the dial look very good and detailing is very good. I found it better than the pulsar. But the only sad thing is that it lacks Electric starter and even a tripmeter!!! Even then I am prepared to compromise on these things and buying it soon and I also read in Autocar India that they will be introducing unicorn with Electric starter also.

Finally I wold suggest you to go ahead and buy the bike.

dan400 · 10th October 2004, 13:31

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Quote[/b] (sridhar24 @ Oct. 09 2004,19:27)]I also read in Autocar India that *they will be introducing unicorn with Electric starter also.

Hey that's great news for me Man! I hope this information is right as i have'nt read ACI for months now.
Sridhar, any idea by when will the electric start feature be available in the market?

Dan.

dipen · 10th October 2004, 15:07

I suggest Dan400 to wait for 2 reasons
1. As it is the waiting is 3 months , so by the end of 3 months , when the bike is available readily , I think the self start will definately have been introduced by then.

2. Also , if all goes well , Bajaj will have got its new Pulsar by then.
So u will have a choice.

Also with regards to Zma , its not recommended , if u are looking at fuel efficient bikes. its FE is close to 27-32 depending on rider.

The Pulsars and unicorns will definately deliver at least a minimumof 45-50 kmpl. Even P180 Dtsi returns 40+ kmpl .

dan400 · 11th October 2004, 17:36

Thanks Dipen, I totally agree with you.

dipen · 18th October 2004, 18:07

dan400,
whats the FE of yr more than 10 year old CBR 400, just curious ?
I am guessing it to be approx 20 kmpl, since you drive quite decently and the bike seems to be in good condition.

dan400 · 18th October 2004, 18:47

Nevermind.

My bike gives approximately 15-18 kmpl. I don't think i can achieve anything more than that.

I'll again check the FE after few months as i'm busy with my exams now.

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9th October 2004, 16:14	#16
dan400 BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 64 Thanked: 3 Times	Thanks Guys and any other suggestions are most welcome.
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9th October 2004, 20:57	#17
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,046 Thanked: 88 Times	I had gone for a testride on unicorn in vahan yatra(auto expo) in Bangalore and I found it very gr8. The engine is silky smooth and the dial look very good and detailing is very good. I found it better than the pulsar. But the only sad thing is that it lacks Electric starter and even a tripmeter!!! Even then I am prepared to compromise on these things and buying it soon and I also read in Autocar India that they will be introducing unicorn with Electric starter also. Finally I wold suggest you to go ahead and buy the bike.
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10th October 2004, 15:07	#19
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,239 Thanked: 734 Times	I suggest Dan400 to wait for 2 reasons 1. As it is the waiting is 3 months , so by the end of 3 months , when the bike is available readily , I think the self start will definately have been introduced by then. 2. Also , if all goes well , Bajaj will have got its new Pulsar by then. So u will have a choice. Also with regards to Zma , its not recommended , if u are looking at fuel efficient bikes. its FE is close to 27-32 depending on rider. The Pulsars and unicorns will definately deliver at least a minimumof 45-50 kmpl. Even P180 Dtsi returns 40+ kmpl .
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11th October 2004, 17:36	#20
dan400 BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 64 Thanked: 3 Times	Thanks Dipen, I totally agree with you.
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18th October 2004, 18:07	#21
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,239 Thanked: 734 Times	dan400, whats the FE of yr more than 10 year old CBR 400, just curious ? I am guessing it to be approx 20 kmpl, since you drive quite decently and the bike seems to be in good condition.
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18th October 2004, 18:47	#22
dan400 BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 64 Thanked: 3 Times	Nevermind. My bike gives approximately 15-18 kmpl. I don't think i can achieve anything more than that. I'll again check the FE after few months as i'm busy with my exams now.
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