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Honda Unicorn vs Kawasaki W175

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Honda Unicorn
Kawasaki W175

Honda

Unicorn

From ₹1.16 Lakh

Full Unicorn page Change

Kawasaki

W175

From ₹1.15 Lakh

Full W175 page Change
Honda UnicornUnicorn · ₹1.16 Lakh
Kawasaki W175W175 · ₹1.15 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Unicorn: ₹1.16 Lakh W175: ₹1.15 Lakh (ahead) W175 ₹832 cheaper
Braking Unicorn: Single-channel ABS W175: Single-channel ABS
Mileage Unicorn: 60 kmpl W175: Not published Claimed
Power Unicorn: 13.46 PS (ahead) W175: 13 hp Torque 14.58 vs 13.2 Nm
Weight Unicorn: 140 kg W175: 135 kg Seat height 798 vs 790 mm
Versions Unicorn: 1 W175: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Unicorn for more power.

Pick the W175 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.16 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.34 Lakh
₹1.34 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,259 a month
₹2,243 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
13.46 PS
13 hp
Torque
14.58 Nm
13.2 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
60 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
162.71 cc
177 cc
Engine Type
4-Stroke, SI Engine, PGM-FI, eSP
Single cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, 2-valve
Bore x Stroke
57.3 x 63.09 mm
65.5 mm x 52.4 mm
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
9.1:1
Cooling
Air Cooled
Air Cooled
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
5-speed manual
Clutch
Multiplate Wet Clutch
Wet multiplate
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
240 mm Disc
Disc, 220 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
130 mm Drum
Drum
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Single Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy Wheels
Spoke, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
80/100-18 M/C 47P (Tubeless)
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
100/90-18 M/C 56P (Tubeless)
Not listed
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic Front Fork
30mm telescopic fork, 110mm travel
Rear Suspension
Hydraulic Monoshock Suspension
Twin shock absorbers, preload adjustable
Frame Type
Diamond Frame
Double cradle, steel
Wheelbase
1,335 mm
1,320 mm
Ground Clearance
187 mm (High ground clearance)
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
2,081 mm
Not listed
Width
756 mm
Not listed
Height
1,103 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
798 mm
790 mm
Kerb Weight
140 kg
135 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.0 Litres
12 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
3-Pod Classic Analogue Blue Meter Console
Semi-digital: analogue speedometer, digital odometer/fuel gauge/tachometer
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Not listed
Navigation
No
Not listed
USB Charging
No
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
No
Not listed
Traction Control
No
Not listed
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Not listed
Yes
Kill Switch
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Halogen Headlamp with Chrome Upper Brow
Halogen bulb
Taillight
Signature 3D Wing LED Tail Lamp
Halogen bulb
Turn Indicators
Bulb
Halogen bulb

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Long 715 mm Premium Single Seat
Pillion seat fitted
Under-Seat Storage
None
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.16 Lakh
₹1.15 Lakh – ₹1.25 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Unicorn₹1.16 Lakh W175₹1.15 Lakh W175 ₹832 less

On-road price by city

Unicorn Unicorn against W175 W175

CityUnicornW175Gap
Mumbai₹1.38 Lakh₹1.37 LakhW175 ₹938 less
Pune₹1.38 Lakh₹1.37 LakhW175 ₹938 less
New Delhi₹1.34 Lakh₹1.34 LakhW175 ₹913 less
Bengaluru₹1.46 Lakh₹1.45 LakhW175 ₹996 less
Chennai₹1.39 Lakh₹1.38 LakhW175 ₹946 less
Hyderabad₹1.43 Lakh₹1.42 LakhW175 ₹971 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Unicorn or the W175?

The W175, by ₹832 on the versions compared here: Unicorn Unicorn at ₹1.16 Lakh against W175 W175 at ₹1.15 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.34 Lakh against ₹1.34 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Unicorn Unicorn makes 13.46 PS and 14.58 Nm and the W175 W175 makes 13 hp and 13.2 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,259 a month for the Unicorn and ₹2,243 for the W175, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

Unicorn vs Freedom 125 From ₹1.16 Lakh and ₹1.04 Lakh Unicorn vs Glamour X From ₹1.16 Lakh and ₹88,517 Unicorn vs FZ-Fi From ₹1.16 Lakh and ₹1.17 Lakh W175 vs SP160 From ₹1.15 Lakh and ₹1.18 Lakh W175 vs Pulsar 150 From ₹1.15 Lakh and ₹1.15 Lakh W175 vs FZ-Fi From ₹1.15 Lakh and ₹1.17 Lakh
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