Positioned in Honda's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2013 Honda CB Unicorn relies on a 149.1 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 13.3 HP (9.7 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 12.8 Nm (9.4 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 89.2 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the CB Unicorn measures 146 kg (322 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.98 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 790 mm (31.1 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.69 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 769 km (478 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2011 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
89.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.98 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,500–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~769 km (478 mi)
Engine
Displacement149.1 ccm (9.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power13.3 HP (9.7 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque12.8 Nm (1.3 kgf-m or 9.4 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression9.1:1
Bore x Stroke57.3 x 57.8 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionDigital CDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet Multiplate
DrivelineConstant mesh
Performance
Fuel Consumption1.69 litres/100 km (59.2 km/l or 139.18 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases39.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeDiamond tubular
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionMonoshock
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre2.75-18
Rear Tyre100/90-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø110 mm (4.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.146.0 kg (321.9 pounds)
Seat Height790 mm (31.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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