Which bike is better Hero Xtreme 160R or Honda Unicorn?

According to our average user rating, Hero Xtreme 160R has a score of 4.4/5 while Honda Unicorn is rated 4.3/5.

Which bike among Hero Xtreme 160R and Honda Unicorn is cheaper?

Honda Unicorn is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Hero Xtreme 160R and Honda Unicorn has a better mileage?

Honda Unicorn (50 kmpl) has a better mileage than Hero Xtreme 160R (47 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Hero Xtreme 160R or Honda Unicorn?

Honda Unicorn is heavier (140 kg) than Hero Xtreme 160R (138.5 kg).

Hero Xtreme 160R vs Honda Unicorn

BikeWale brings you comparison of Hero Xtreme 160R and Honda Unicorn. The ex-showroom price of Hero Xtreme 160R is ₹ 1,12,032 and Honda Unicorn is ₹ 1,02,108. Hero Xtreme 160R is available in 3 colours and 4 variants and Honda Unicorn is available in 3 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Hero Xtreme 160R and Honda Unicorn.

Xtreme 160R vs Unicorn Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Xtreme 160R	Unicorn
Price	₹ 1,12,032	₹ 1,02,108
Capacity	163 cc	162.7 cc
Power	15 bhp @ 8500 rpm	12.73 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	47 kmpl	50 kmpl

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₹ 1,12,032

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₹ 1,02,108

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	15 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	12.73 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	14 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	14 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	163	162.7
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	57.3	57.3
Stroke (mm)	63.3	63.1
Valves Per Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	9.8:1	10±0.2
Ignition	Digital DC CDI Ignition System	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Multi Plate Wet Clutch	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	13
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	1.9	2
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	564	650
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	47	50
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	107	106

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	276	240
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	130
Calliper Type	Front - 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	Dual Piston
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Front Tyre Size	100/80 - 17	80/100 - 18
Rear Tyre Size	130/70 - R17	100/90 - 18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	28	29
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	30	33
Front Suspension	Telescopic (37 mm Dia) with anti friction bush	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	7 step Rider-adjustable Monoshock	Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	138.5	140
Overall Length (mm)	2,029	2,081
Overall Width (mm)	793	756
Overall Height (mm)	1,052	1,103
Wheelbase (mm)	1,327	1,335
Ground Clearance (mm)	167	187
Seat Height (mm)	790	798
Chassis Type	Tubular Diamond	Diamond

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	3
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	70000 Kilometers	42000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Analogue
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm	No	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	1
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	No
Low Battery Indicator	No	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	No
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	No
Battery	Maintenance Free	12V 4Ah
Headlight Type	Full LED Headlamp	Halogen And Bulb Type
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	Bulb Type
Turn Signal	LED	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	XSENS Advantage Technology, Hazard Lights	Premium Front Cowl

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Fun to ride
- Looks quite good
- Fantastic pricing
- 150cc engine offers excellent refinement
- Has good low and mid-range torque
- Good fuel efficiency
Could be better
- Pillion comfort compromised
- Basic instrumentation
- Design is too old
- Not a feature rich motorcycle
- Quite pricey for its segment

Colors


Available Colours	Pearl Silver White Sports Red Vibrant Blue	Pearl Igneous Black Imperial Red Metallic Mat Axis Gray Metallic

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(318 ratings) 98 reviews	4.3(452 ratings) 152 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.4	4.0
Reliability	4.2	4.0
Performance	4.3	4.2
Comfort	4.3	4.2
Service Experience	4.0	3.8
Maintenance cost	4.3	3.7
Value for Money	4.3	3.8
Extra Features	4.2	3.7

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Yes ! one of the best machine for fun to

Pros 1. Buying experience is good. 2. Riding experience is decent enough but the init

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Hard gear shifting lack of smoothness po

Lack of smoothness. Rpm goes to 3000 at every start, its remain continues for 10-15 m

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