Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler

Overview

Many people including us often complained about the boring looks of the older Unicorn. To get rid of this issue and to make this brand more accretive in its segment Honda has launched the new variant of Unicorn named Unicorn Dazzler.

Honda Motorcycles & Scooter India has launched it production version of the improved by the Honda Unicorn Sports Concept version named by Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler or simple Honda Dazzler. It’s a beautiful looking bike with sharp design and killer looks and looks very pleasant to everyone eyes. Not only does it have beautiful aesthetics, but also a powerful and impressive engine to make you vroom. Also check out - Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler Deluxe Variant launched all details here.

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Design and Style

Honda has certainly made big changes in this department but most of them are not quite new. The bike resembles a lot to its much cheaper sibling Twister. May be the warm it reception of Twister has prompted Honda to opt for its design for the new Dazzler. The front cowl and headlight of this bike has a high level of resemblance with Twister. The only possible difference that you can figure out is the more edgy character added to the bike. The V shaped side cowl features in 3D, Honda logo and sporty graphics on it in the Deluxe variant. One can also notice it is black painted alloy wheels, engine, and muffler with a heat shield on it. The side panels are relatively big in the size. The bike features a fatty upraised fuel tank which adds macho character to this bike. At the back you can notice a wider rear tyre with a new disc brake, a new tail light and rear fender. The bike looks more appealing now when you seen from the back.

Instrument Console

After seven years, finally Unicorn gets a digital speedometer. There is a combined analogue digital instrument console in the new Dazzler. The blue coloured LCD features digital speedometer, fuel gauge, trip meter and odometer. Other than these, it has an analogue tachometer or other indicators in this instruments console.

Engine and Gearbox


engine

The same 150cc engine of Unicorn is equipped in the new Dazzler with slight alterations. This air-cooled, 4-stroke engine now generates a power output of 14 bhp at 8500 rpm. Its 12.7 Nm of maximum torque can be achieved at 6500 rpm. The five speed manual gearbox with one gear down and rest of four gears up-shift pattern of Unicorn is also doing duty in the new Dazzler.

Acceleration and Performance

Things just get better in the department with improved power of output. Dazzler has lost some weight in comparison to the regular Unicorn, that helps it to achieve an impressive power to weight ratio. This engine is now tuned to be a brave harder than before as the power and torque delivery is delayed by 500rpm-1000rpm. You can also notice the change in its gear ratios which is feel a bit taller than before. This bike too does0-60km/hr in less than 5 seconds. However the delayed arrival of torque is evident in the city’s traffic but that gets covered by it’s linear power delivery. The refinement level is the best enjoyed at highly rpm especially after 6000 rpm. The enhanced power output contributes to its high end performance and now this bike feels less strained at high speeds and can easily cross the speed of 110km/hr. You will miss the responsiveness of Unicorn in bigger gears at slow speeds but once pass 2000 rpm then it’s throttle response adds sporty feel to this bike. It’s a very good engine with a creamy gear transitions but it would have been more enjoyable with additional torque amount.

Mileage

Regular Unicorn and the new Dazzler both have almost similar fuel efficiency. The new bike may return you a mileage of around 50km/litre in city conditions while its taller gear ratios help to deliver a fuel efficiency of around 52-55km/litre on highways.

Comfort while Driving

CB Unicorn Dazzler is a bit shorter than Unicorn in length but that doesn't make much difference as their width is almost the same. Its stepped seat offers you proper comfort with its new compact handlebar which can be gripped firmly. There is hardly any difference in its foot-pegs and these are still not as sporty as you expect but you get a more convenient grip of this bike with your knees due to its upraised tank.

Storage Space and Safety Features

There is almost no storage space in this bike. Safety features like front leg guard and rear saree guard are not standard parts of this bike. However it features a rear disc brake which ensures you safety while driving.

Suspension and Brakes

Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler sports three step adjustable rear mono shock absorber and hydraulic telescopic front forks in its suspension system. Honda offers this bike with disc brakes on its both wheels. The standard braking system of Dazzler sports disc brake of 220mm at its back while it has a bigger disc brake of 240mm at its front.

Ride and Handling

Unfortunately, CB Unicorn Dazzler is not as impressive as Unicorn in this department. There are certain factors which have contribute to it’s less comfortable ride and handling. The bike surely feels lighter in city traffic in terms of handling but lacks the unmatchable stability offered by the regular Unicorn. Honda has cut down its wheelbase, ground clearance to 1328mm and 162mm respectively which has adversely affected of the bike. Moreover the wheel size has also been reduced to 17 inches which feels unable to hold the bike properly around sharp turns. The suspension quality is acceptable but this bike lacks the confidence at high speeds and finds it hard to stay grounded.

Shades

The all new Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler is available in four eye grabbing shades: Armour Gold Metallic, Pearl Siena Red, Pearl Night Star Black and Sword Silver Metallic.

Verdict

Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler is the priced at 66.7K (ex-showroom, Delhi) while its deluxe variant will be cost you an extra thousand rupees. Its high resemblance to cheaper sibling and inferior ride quality does not justify its pricing and hence we feel Honda has overpriced this bike. Yes, it’s a powerful bike which has standard features like rear disc brake but at the same price there are many grown up rivals which offer even better performance than this bike. It would have been a complete value for money bike only if it had an economical price tag.

Honda Dazzler Specifications

Honda Dazzler is all the set to dazzle with it powerful 149 CC Air cooled single cylinder petrol engine. The engine has been improved over previous Honda Unicorn. The Max Power of new engine is 14.2BHP and Max torque is around 13 Nm at 6500 rpm. If this does not impress you, here is what will surely impress you As per ARAI, the mileage of Honda Dazzler is about 60 KM per litre of petrol. This is an awesome mileage from the bike with such power and pickup. 5 speed - manual transmission gearbox. BS-III emission norms compliance.

Dimensions of Honda Dazzler are : Length - 2073mm, width - 754mm, height - 1085mm. Fuel tank can hold about 12 Litre of Petrol. Disk brakes at both front and rear. Racing Style Mono shock suspension at the rear. 17 Inch sporty black alloy wheels. It has rectangular swing-arm design for netter stability and rigidity of structure. The topes speed of Dazzler is 112 KM/hour.

Honda Dazzler Features

Honda Dazzler is based on the Honda Unicorn Sports Concept displayed at the Auto Expo 2010 in Delhi. New Honda Dazzler comes with its awesome looks and some really impressive features including:

Impressive and sporty body flaring
Large and clear crystal head-lamp
Large instrument panel with tachometer (rpm-meter) and digital speedometer
Digital Clock and Fuel Gauge
New clear turn indicators
New and improved air-filter for better engine power and performance

Stylish chrome heat-shield on silencer

New Stylish rear view mirrors

Maintenance free battery
Impressive new graphics
Black alloy wheels
Black coloured its engine outer body for improved aesthetics
Dual Tone coloured by seats
Both disk brakes for better stopping
Larges travel front suspension for more comfort

The looks for the bike simply seems elegant and stunning at the same time. I am totally impressed with inj the new look and features.

Honda Dazzler on Road Price

The Ex-Showroom price of Honda Dazzler in the Delhi is Rs. 62900; it will come around Rs. 66000 on road approximately. The prices may vary from state to state. With the features and styling, the bike seems worth the price, but may be seem expansive if you compare its with newly launched Bajaj Discover 150 which seems close on the power ratings but lags far behind when it comes to features like suspension, braking and overall looks.

Honda Dazzler is expected to the give a tough competition to CBZ Extreme, Bajaj Pulsar and Yamaha FZ16.

WEIGHT/MEASUREMENTS
Kerb Weight	146 Kgs
Length	2095 mm
Width	750 mm
Height	1100 mm
Wheelbase	1340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity (Full)	13 litres
Reserve Tank Capacity	1.3 litres

PERFORMANCE
Max Speed	101 Kmph
Acceleration (0-60 Kmph)	5 sec.
Mileage	60 Kmpl*

Body
Frame	Advanced Design Diamond Frame
Front Suspension	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Advanced Technology Mono-suspension
Front Tyre	2.75 x 18
Rear Tyre	100 / 90 – 18
Front Break Type	240 mm Disc
Rear Break Type	130 mm Drum

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Engine Type	4-stroke, Air Cooled OHC,
Displacement	149.1 cc
Bore x Stroke	57.3 mm x 57.8 mm
Net Power	13.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm (9.9 KW)
Torque	1.3 Kg-m @ 5500 rpm (12.8 Nm)
Air Filter	Paper Type
Carburetor	CV Type
Starting System	Self
Transmission	Constant Mesh, 5 speed gear
Gear Shift Pattern	1 Down – 4 Up