Honda Unicorn vs Yamaha R15S

Unicorn vs R15S Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Unicorn STDYamaha R15S STD
Rating
349 reviews
1261 reviews
Brand Name Honda Yamaha
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.10 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 1.66 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Max Power 12.91 PS @ 7500 rpm 18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Unicorn Colors
Yamaha R15S Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Drum Disc
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Kick and Self Start Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Digital
EMI
Rs. 3,186 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 4,782 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,217 Unicorn Insurance Rs. 13,936 R15S Insurance
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Engine Type
4 stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve
Engine Displacement
162.7 cc
155 cc
Max Power
12.91 PS @ 7500 rpm
18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
14 Nm @ 5500 rpm
14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
57.3 mm
58 mm
Stroke
63.1 mm
58.7 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
2
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
TCI (Transistor controlled ignition)
Compression Ratio
10±0.2
11.6:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
60 kmpl
40 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-80/100-18 Rear :-100/90-18
Front :-100/80-17 Rear :-140/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
798 mm
815 mm
Length*Width*Height
2081*756*1103 mm3
1990*725*1135 mm3
Wheelbase
1335 mm
1325 mm
Length
2081 mm
1990 mm
Ground Clearance
187 mm
170 mm
Height
1103 mm
1135 mm
Width
756 mm
725 mm
Fuel Capacity
13 Liters
11 Liters
Kerb Weight
140 Kg
142 Kg
Tail Light
Bulb
LED
Front Brake Diameter
240 mm
282 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
130 mm
220 mm

Battery Type
Lead Acid
...
Additional Features
3D Wing Mark, Honda Eco Technology, Side Stand Engine Cut off, Seat Length - 715 mm
Auxiliary light, Fuel consumption indicator, Shift timing light, VVA indicator, Side stand engine cut-off switch, Dual horn, Gear position indicator, Inner Tube - 41.0 mm
Headlight
Halogen
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
Bulb
LED

ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Commuter Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Starting
Kick and Self Start
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
...
Display
...
Speedometer
Analogue
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
...
Trip Meter
Analogue
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
...
Stepup Seat
With Long Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Analogue
Digital

Standard Warranty (Years)
3+3
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Unicorn
  • Fairly light for an old-school 150cc motorcycle
  • Gets lots of ground clearance
  • Features a longer seat for improved comfort
Yamaha R15S
  • More affordable and comfortable than the R15 V4
  • Variable Valve Actuation ensures the engine has enough grunt for everyday situations
  • Standard rear radial tyre
  • with optional grippy Metzelers
Honda Unicorn
  • Dated looks
  • Honda hasn’t provided the start-stop function or a silent starter
  • Commands a considerable premium over the BS4-compliant version
Yamaha R15S
  • Fit and finish levels could have been better
  • The LED headlight isn’t bright enough and fails to illuminate the road properly

Is Honda Unicorn Better Than Yamaha R15S?

60% users have chosen Honda Unicorn over Yamaha R15S in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 7293 users have also rated Honda Unicorn and Yamaha R15S on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Honda Unicorn is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and maintenance in your bike. But Yamaha R15S is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and features.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Unicorn R15S
Mileage 4.1 4.2
Performance 4.3 4.4
Comfort 4.4 3.9
Maintenance 4.0 3.9
Features 3.9 4.4
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike is better, Unicorn or Raider?
  • Both the bikes are good in their forte. The Honda Unicorn has always been the go-to bike if you were planning to buy a 150cc commuter. The BS6 update has given the bike a larger motor while retaining the dynamics of the older bike. It still remains a well-rounded motorcycle, but the BS6 update has come with a hefty price hike. On the other hand, TVS’ has certainly come back to the 125cc segment with a bang with the Raider. It’s fun to ride, feature-packed, feels rather premium and is well priced too. It is definitely one of the most well-rounded offerings in the 125cc space. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read more -TVS Raider 125 First Ride Review.
Q. For riding in Chennai City r15v3 is good or Thunderbird 350X?
  • R15v3
  • It's Simple Yamaha R15 V3 is best in Chennai City
  • The R15 has always had a singular focus. Performance. That leads to compromise in other aspects like ergonomics. Its sporty riding position comes courtesy of an 815mm high rider seat (up by 15mm over the v2). Despite the taller seat, we did not have an issue placing both feet on the ground. The riding position has become more aggressive and while it worked well on the track, riding in the city for an extended period did leave a minor discomfort in our wrists and upper back. Other than the clip-on, which now feels lower, the low-set footpegs are comfortable and the rest of the bike too didn't give us any reason to complain. You do need to be careful while taking U-turns though as the bars come pretty close to the fuel tank, and your hand getting too close to your knee during full lock does cause some issues. Especially on right-hand U-turns, it’s rather difficult to open the throttle as your wrist is resting on the tank at full lock. On the other hand, the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X has been discontinued and is not available for sale in the market. Moreover, we would suggest you take a test ride for a better understanding of performance and riding comfort. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.Read more:- Yamaha R15 v3.0 Road Test Review
Q. My height is 5.2 feet, which is better Dominar 250 or Yamaha R15 V3?
  • You may have to tip-toe the bike while moving the bike around in the parking lot or in stop-and-go traffic. Moreover
  • As per your requirements, we would suggest you to go with the Bajaj Dominar 250. The sports tourer offers a seat height of 800mm which is fairly accessible, however, you may have to tip-toe the bike while moving the bike around in the parking lot or in stop-and-go traffic. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Honda Unicorn Vs Yamaha R15S FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Unicorn vs Yamaha R15S?
As per the users experiences Honda Unicorn is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort and maintenance in your bike. But Yamaha R15S is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and features.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Unicorn vs Yamaha R15S?
The Honda Unicorn is cheaper than Yamaha R15S by Rs. 55,400.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Unicorn vs Yamaha R15S?
For the STD version, 162.7 cc Petrol engine of Unicorn produces 12.91 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 14 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 155 cc Petrol engine of R15S produces 18.6 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 14.1 Nm @ 8500 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda Unicorn has better performance.

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