Should i go in for the Unicorn???

dan400 · 8th October 2004, 00:00

Hey Tbhpians,
I was eagerly waiting for the Unicorn but now when its launched i'm backing off due to one reason i.e., it does not have a self start. I could possibly not believe it but that's the fact.
So what do u guys suggest. Should i pick it up or wait till a version with self start appears in our market (which may or may not come in the near future).

Dan.

P.S - Self start is one of the most important features i'm looking for in a bike.

Shan2nu · 8th October 2004, 00:48

Where there's a Honda, there's never a "NO". But see if you can get hold of any reliable source who can promise the launch of a "self starter" version, very soon.

Shan2nu

Stratos · 8th October 2004, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Shan2nu @ Oct. 07 2004,23:18)]Where there's a Honda, there's never a "NO".

Where there is a Honda..there is a Shan2nu!

Rtech · 8th October 2004, 01:05

Hey dan,

Does this mean you're selling off the 400

hehehe!

Back to the Unicorn, my suggestion is to wait. Unless you really need a bike Now, don't buy anything! I'm saying this as within a few months, maybe as early as Diwali, there will be some interesting new bikes being launched.

Bajaj has a better looking and more powerful Pulsar coming up soon, the Comet 250 will be launched and honda itself will launch the higher spec Unicorn by early next year.

Remember what I said in my previous posting on the unicorn. This is classic Honda style. First launch the simple no frills version to appeal to the masses, then come out with the sportier version in a few months....mag wheels, self start etc.

From the looks of it, self start is important to you, so hold on!

Rt

speedsatya · 8th October 2004, 02:12

also from wat i heard the waiting period is 3 months.so till 3 months therew ill not be a new variant with electric start.

shravan316 · 8th October 2004, 15:07

i agree with rtech on this......... wait for a while, there are plenty of interesting bikes that are to be launched.

Godspeed · 8th October 2004, 15:58

dude u keeping the baby blade?
then buy this for everyday use, trust me honda quality is never a compromise

aadix · 8th October 2004, 19:22

hey dan
if u want looks and the honda name, what abt the zma?

i am already seeing good bikes around 50k in the 2nd hand mraket
suggest u pick up one of tose

Rtech · 8th October 2004, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (aadix @ Oct. 08 2004,17:52)]hey dan
if u want looks and the honda name, what abt the zma?

i am already seeing good bikes around 50k in the 2nd hand mraket
suggest u pick up one of tose

libre sito · 8th October 2004, 23:18

hey guys which is the zma tat is available for abt 50K seems to good to resist?? got ny pics or specs??

viveksh · 8th October 2004, 23:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (libre sito @ Oct. 08 2004,21:48)]hey guys which is the zma tat is available for abt 50K seems to good to resist?? got ny pics or specs??

That's mine. But it is in Delhi. I am out of town since March and I have hardly ridden it since then. My father rides it 1-2 km a day to keep it running.
Here are the specs-

Engine immoblizer installed by HH. June 2003 model.11000 km run. Rear tyre needs change since I have soft CBZ rear tyre right now, which wears off very fast. No damages to engine or body.

aadix · 9th October 2004, 00:36

hey lb
where do u stay bud???
check out the local market, i myself in hyd know four friends who want to get rid of thier zma's for around 50k coz they have upgraded to cars

dan400 · 9th October 2004, 00:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (aadix @ Oct. 08 2004,17:52)]if u want looks and the honda name, what abt the zma?

Sorry guys, but could anyone tell me more about this 'zma'? I'm not aware of it as yet.

Anyway, i really appreciate the suggestions given to me but i'm still in a dilemma whether to go with the Unicorn or not. I mean every three-four months you have new bike models coming out.

I guess i'll take some more time to decide about this and let you all know.

Dan.

P.S -

haha. No guys i'm not selling my baby blade. All i need is a good, reliable, fuel efficient bike for daily use.

Rtech · 9th October 2004, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Sorry guys, but could anyone tell me more about this 'zma'? I'm not aware of it as yet.

We mean the HH Karizma.

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]All i need is a good, reliable, fuel efficient bike for daily use.

If thats all you're looking for, then go for the Unicorn. You really can't go wrong with a Honda.

Rt

Godspeed · 9th October 2004, 15:34

yeah i agree with r, but whatever u want as long as its a honda!

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8th October 2004, 00:00	#1
dan400 BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 64 Thanked: 3 Times	Hey Tbhpians, I was eagerly waiting for the Unicorn but now when its launched i'm backing off due to one reason i.e., it does not have a self start. I could possibly not believe it but that's the fact. So what do u guys suggest. Should i pick it up or wait till a version with self start appears in our market (which may or may not come in the near future). Dan. P.S - Self start is one of the most important features i'm looking for in a bike.
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8th October 2004, 00:48	#2
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Where there's a Honda, there's never a "NO". But see if you can get hold of any reliable source who can promise the launch of a "self starter" version, very soon. Shan2nu
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8th October 2004, 01:05	#4
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Hey dan, Does this mean you're selling off the 400 hehehe! Back to the Unicorn, my suggestion is to wait. Unless you really need a bike Now, don't buy anything! I'm saying this as within a few months, maybe as early as Diwali, there will be some interesting new bikes being launched. Bajaj has a better looking and more powerful Pulsar coming up soon, the Comet 250 will be launched and honda itself will launch the higher spec Unicorn by early next year. Remember what I said in my previous posting on the unicorn. This is classic Honda style. First launch the simple no frills version to appeal to the masses, then come out with the sportier version in a few months....mag wheels, self start etc. From the looks of it, self start is important to you, so hold on! Rt
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8th October 2004, 02:12	#5
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	also from wat i heard the waiting period is 3 months.so till 3 months therew ill not be a new variant with electric start.
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8th October 2004, 15:07	#6
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	i agree with rtech on this......... wait for a while, there are plenty of interesting bikes that are to be launched.
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8th October 2004, 15:58	#7
Godspeed BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: bombay Posts: 130 Thanked: 0 Times	dude u keeping the baby blade? then buy this for everyday use, trust me honda quality is never a compromise
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8th October 2004, 19:22	#8
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	hey dan if u want looks and the honda name, what abt the zma? i am already seeing good bikes around 50k in the 2nd hand mraket suggest u pick up one of tose
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8th October 2004, 23:18	#10
libre sito BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai/Brooklyn/New Jersey Posts: 149 Thanked: 5 Times	hey guys which is the zma tat is available for abt 50K seems to good to resist?? got ny pics or specs??
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9th October 2004, 00:36	#12
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	hey lb where do u stay bud??? check out the local market, i myself in hyd know four friends who want to get rid of thier zma's for around 50k coz they have upgraded to cars
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9th October 2004, 15:34	#15
Godspeed BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: bombay Posts: 130 Thanked: 0 Times	yeah i agree with r, but whatever u want as long as its a honda!
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