Kawasaki Barako Ii 175 vs Honda Unicorn 150
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Barako Ii 175 vs Honda Unicorn 150. Kawasaki Barako Ii 175: ~13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated) hp, ~121 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Honda Unicorn 150: 13.3 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 146 kg (kerb/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Barako Ii 175
Honda Unicorn 150
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
13.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.7 Nm
12.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
121 kg
146 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
13.3 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~13.7 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated)
12.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated)
110 km/h
Weight
~121 kg (wet/curb weight)
146 kg (kerb/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
55–60 km/L (approximately 1.7–1.8 L/100km, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Barako Ii 175
7.0/10
"The most practical used buy for utility-focused Filipino riders."
Pros
+Parts everywhere, dirt cheap
+Bulletproof simple engine
+Handles rough roads well
Cons
−Highway cruising is miserable
−Rear frame cracks common
−Dated suspension, harsh ride
Honda Unicorn 150
7.8/10
"The most sensible used 150 money can buy, full stop."
Pros
+Near-indestructible engine internals
+Excellent parts availability everywhere
+Fuel injection starts reliably always
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Tyres wear surprisingly fast
−Zero excitement whatsoever
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