Honda SP160 vs Honda Unicorn
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda SP160 and Honda Unicorn are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹2,618 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The SP160 takes 2 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the SP160 and 5.5/10 for the Unicorn.
Category by category
Price
Unicorn
The Unicorn starts ₹2,618 lower (₹1,15,241 against ₹1,17,859), about ₹90 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 50 kmpl.
Performance
SP160
SP160 makes 0.3 bhp more, though the weights are close enough that the difference is modest.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
SP160
SP160 gets led tail lamp, colour tft console and bluetooth connectivity.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the SP160 if
- your priority is enthusiastic daily commuting
- your priority is riders wanting extra power
Buy the Unicorn if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is no-frills daily commuting
- your priority is riders prioritising reliability
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | SP160 | Unicorn |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,17,859 | ₹1,15,241 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,37,900 | ₹1,35,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹89,630 | ₹89,630 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,620 | ₹6,480 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,51,650 | ₹2,61,110 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaSP160 | HondaUnicorn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,17,859 | ₹1,15,241 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,740 | ₹3,650 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 162.7 cc | 162.7 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 1 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 13.3 bhp | 13 bhp |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm | 14.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 50 kmpl | 50 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 110 km/h | 106 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 138 kg | 139 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 796 mm | 798 mm |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm | 187 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1347 mm | 1335 mm |
| Length | 2061 mm | 2081 mm |
| Width | 786 mm | 756 mm |
| Height | 1100 mm | 1103 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-17 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 100/90-18 |
SP160 vs Unicorn: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the SP160 or the Unicorn?
- The Unicorn is cheaper by ₹2,618 at the base variant (₹1,15,241 against ₹1,17,859 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the SP160 or the Unicorn?
- Both claim 50 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the SP160 and Unicorn in Delhi?
- About ₹2,900: roughly ₹1,37,900 for the SP160 and ₹1,35,000 for the Unicorn, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,51,650 for the SP160 and ₹2,61,110 for the Unicorn, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The SP160 comes out ₹9,460 ahead.
