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Honda CB 125 Hornet vs Honda Unicorn Comparison

Compare Honda CB 125 Hornet vs Honda Unicorn to know which is better. Detailed bikes comparison on Honda CB 125 Hornet vs Honda Unicorn; compare on-road price, performance and other features on bike comparison site.

CB 125 Hornet vs Unicorn Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	CB 125 Hornet	Unicorn
Price	1.15 L	1.15 L
Power	123.9 CC	162.7 CC
Class	Commuter	Commuter
Mileage	60 KM/L	60 KM/L

Honda CB 125 Hornet

Ex-Showroom Price

₹1.15 L

Honda Unicorn

Ex-Showroom Price

₹1.15 L

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Honda CB 125 Hornet

STD

1.15 L

Honda Unicorn

Standard

1.15 L

Overview Specifications Features

Overview

Overall Rating	N/A	7.6
Design	-	7.00
Performance	-	7.00
Fuel Consumption	-	8.00
Significance	-	7.00
Safety	-	7.00
Comfort	-	8.00
Value For Money	-	8.00

Specifications

Engine CC	123.9 CC	162.7 CC
Max Torque	11.2 Nm @ 6000 Rpm	14.8 Nm @ 5250 Rpm
Top Speed	130 kmph	106 kmph
No. of Gears	5 Gears	5 Gears
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start / Kick Start

Ground Clearance	166 mm mm	187 mm mm
Kerb Weight	124 KG	139 KG
Seat Height	796 mm	798 mm

Fuel tank Capacity	12.0 L	13.0 L
Mileage	65 KM/L	50 KM/L

Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Front Tyre	80/100 17 M/C 46P (Tubeless)	80/100-18 M/C47P, Tubeless
Rear Tyre	110/80 17 M/C 57P (Tubeless)	100/90-18 M/C56P, Tubeless
Wheel Type	17 Inch Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Features

LED Headlamps	No	Yes
Gear Position Indicator	No	Yes
Daytime Running Lamps	No	Yes
Centre Stand	No	Yes
1335mm Wheelbase	No	Yes
187mm Ground Clearance	No	Yes
Diamond-Type Frame	No	Yes
Multiplate Wet Clutch	No	Yes

Side Stand engine cut-off switch	No	Yes
PGM-FI Fuel Injection	No	Yes
HET Tubeless Tyres	No	Yes

Malfunction Indicator	No	Yes
Type-C Charging Port	No	Yes
Service Due Reminder	No	Yes
Digital Instrument Console	No	Yes

Pros Cons Honda Unicorn

Pros

The 160cc engine has legendary refinement keeps you fresh even after hours of riding.
It packs excellent low and mid-range torque preventing you from constant gear shifts.
For a 160cc bike, the Unicorn consistently returns good fuel efficiency figures.
The rear mono-shock setup combined with a long, well-padded seat absorbs bad roads effortlessly.
Honda's reliability shines here. It's an incredibly uncomplicated motorcycle to own.

Cons

The overall design is dated despite having features like an LCD instrument cluster.
It commands a premium and feels quite pricey for what it offers.
It is a basic motorcycle so those who need flashy tech features will be disappointed.
It caters to basic motorcycling needs and not if you want a sporty, aggressive machine.

Verdict

The Honda Unicorn is the ultimate testament to the phrase, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." In fact, Indian buyers love its predictable, fuss-free nature so much that public demand literally forced Honda to bring it back to life after it was briefly taken off the shelves. It doesn't care about looking aggressive or winning spec-sheet battles. Instead, it doubles down on the absolute essentials like incredible engine smoothness, solid fuel economy, and standard-setting comfort.

If your daily goal is to get from point A to point B with maximum mechanical reliability, zero back pain, and low maintenance bills, the Unicorn is still one of the smartest choices you can make. However, if you want a machine that turns heads at traffic lights, packs the latest tech, or offers sharp, sporty handling, you will be much better off spending your money on more modern rivals in the 160cc space.