Honda Unicorn vs SP 160 Features: Which Is The Smarter Buy?
Both are strong offerings in the 150-160cc commuter segment
The bikes target slightly different buyers in the same space, with the SP 160 for those who want a modern, sporty commuter with updated tech while the Unicorn sticks to its old-school, comfort-first formula. The SP’s price ranges between Rs 1,15,020 to Rs 1,20,530 and the Unicorn is priced at Rs 1,12,892 (all prices ex-showroom). Here’s a quick and clear look at how they compare purely based on features:
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Feature |
Honda SP 160 |
Honda Unicorn |
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Instrument console |
TFT |
LCD |
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Bluetooth connectivity |
Yes |
No |
|
Headlight |
LED |
|
|
Tail lamp |
LED |
Halogen |
|
Indicator |
Halogen |
|
|
Real-time mileage & distance to empty |
Yes |
No |
|
Call / navigation alerts |
Yes |
No |
|
USB charging port |
No |
Yes (Type-C) |
|
Front disc brake |
Yes |
|
|
Rear disc brake |
Optional (variant-wise) |
No |
|
ABS |
Single-channel |
|
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Hazard lights |
Yes |
No |
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Side-stand down engine cut-off |
Yes |
|
Instrument Console & Connectivity
The biggest difference between the two bikes is the instrument cluster. The Honda SP 160 gets a TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity via the Honda RoadSync Duo app. It shows real-time mileage, average fuel efficiency, range, and other essential ride data, giving it a much more modern feel.
The Honda Unicorn, on the other hand, comes with an LCD console without Bluetooth. It displays basic information like speed, fuel level, trip meters and gear position. It’s simple, clean and easy to read, but clearly falls behind the SP160 in terms of tech.
Safety Features
Both Honda bikes offer single-channel ABS as standard along with a front disc brake. The SP goes a step further by offering a rear disc brake option, whereas the Unicorn makes do with a rear drum brake only. Both bikes also get side-stand engine cut-off and engine kill switch, improving everyday safety. The SP 160 additionally gets hazard lights and its switch, which are useful during emergency stops or breakdowns.
BikeDekho Says
The SP 160 is the better choice if you want a commuter with modern features, connected tech, and a slightly sportier feel. It clearly offers more in terms of instrumentation and safety options.
The Unicorn meanwhile, is for riders who prefer simplicity, comfort and proven reliability over gadgets. It may lack features, but it delivers a fuss-free riding experience that many commuters still value.
User Reviews
- Honda SP 160 – Honest Review after 27000 kmsWell i wanted a bike for commuting which offer a reliable engine with little sporty looks and good mileage, which can offer a smooth suspensions on highways and city. The bike offers a good value of the price in segment Travelled around 27000 km in 2 .5 years the suspension seems to be good until now but the bike surely feels under power for the 160 segment, handling is good. Even as a commuter bike it still performed very well on off-road and gave a smooth ride across my long tours with pillion. But as I got the first slot of bike it seems after some time some parts of bike have been changed and a throttle seems little on harder side . So overall being commuter bike it performs fantansic but just being under power for sure If ur purpose is just to go and fro from office it's an wonderful bike , but as 160 cc is having multiple options, if ur looking for more power u must avoid it , and if ur looking for reliable engine with low cost maintenance surely go for itRead More
- KALA GHODAI choose Honda unicorn because of refined engine. Comfortable wide seat, good suspension, good mileage. And it's reputation in market. KALA GHODA is not a just bike it's emotion. Spare parts easily available. The ride is very smooth and comfortable. For daily travelling in city is very comfortable. Suspension absorbs pithole and rough road very well. The engine is refined and vibration free in this segment. Mileage is sometime give 55 on highways. Yes I would recommend the Honda unicorn because of its engine is very reliable. Honda engines is known as long last with minimum problems. Suspension and seat is very comfortable. The best bike in this segment. Also it's low maintenance. And many more. It's KALA GHODA.Read More
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