Honda is using a similar strategy to develop the SP160, which is a mix of the Unicorn and SP125. The SP160 is expected to combine the best of both motorcycles. It will have the comfortable ride and powerful engine of the Unicorn, as well as the sporty profile and design of the SP125.
Honda hopes that by combining the well-rounded design and powerful performance of the Unicorn with the sporty profile of the SP125, they can create a bestseller.
New features of the Honda SP160:
It is powered by a 150cc engine that produces 12.7PS of power and 13.1Nm of torque. The Unicorn is also available with a disc brake variant.
It is powered by a 150cc engine that produces 12.7PS of power and 13.1Nm of torque. The Unicorn is also available with a disc brake variant.
It is powered by a 125cc engine that produces 10.7PS of power and 10.4Nm of torque.
The SP125 is also available with a disc brake variant.
The SP160 is expected to combine the best of both motorcycles.
It will have the comfortable ride and fuel efficiency of the Unicorn, as well as the sporty profile and performance of the SP125.
Only time will tell if the SP160 will be a success, but Honda has a good track record of creating popular motorcycles.
The SP160 gets several features that are not available on the Unicorn 160, such as an LED headlight, LED taillight, and a fully digital instrument cluster.
The SP160 is also equipped with single-channel ABS as standard. The motorcycle is available in two variants - single disc and dual disc.
The SP160 is positioned as a premium commuter motorcycle and will compete with the likes of the Bajaj Pulsar NS160, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, and Yamaha FZ-S FI.