Harley-davidson Street 500 vs Honda Unicorn 160
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Street 500 vs Honda Unicorn 160. Harley-davidson Street 500: 33 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 223 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10. Honda Unicorn 160: 13.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 143 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~115 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Street 500
Honda Unicorn 160
Horsepower (hp)
33 hp
13.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
42 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
115 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
223 kg
143 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
33 hp @ 8,000 rpm
13.9 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
42 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
~115 km/h
Weight
223 kg (wet/curb weight)
143 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 km/L, typical real-world average)
~2.4 L/100km or ~42 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Street 500
5.5/10
"A capable city learner you'll sell within two years."
Pros
+Cheap used market prices
+Manageable size for beginners
+Decent fuel economy
Cons
−Asthmatic on highways
−Suspension embarrassingly basic
−Rapid depreciation in resale
Honda Unicorn 160
7.2/10
"Dependable daily workhorse that rewards careful pre-purchase inspection."
Pros
+Engine longevity is exceptional
+Fuel economy consistently impressive
+Spare parts widely available
Cons
−Styling feels dated quickly
−CBS braking lacks confidence
−Neglected examples are common
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