Five minutes into my first ride on the Unicorn 160
and it was clear what a big step the bike has taken over its siblings. Honda has kept the identity of the Unicorn intact but the engine feels smoother and torquier while the design is refreshed just enough so it’s a little less boring. Riding the Unicorn in traffic is a doddle. The riding position couldn’t be any more upright and the engine produces just enough power to be effortlessly quick in traffic. I also love how smooth the motor is and also how torquey and tractable it is - you can lug it around in high gears just as easily as you can rev it close to the redline. But the most interesting part of the engine is how efficient it is. A tank of fuel lasts for days and days and I …