Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded) vs Honda Unicorn 150
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded) vs Honda Unicorn 150. Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded): ~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data hp, ~118–125 kg (wet/curb weight) — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data weight, top speed ~145–155 km/h — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded)
Honda Unicorn 150
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
13.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
47 Nm
12.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
110 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
146 kg
Type
Commuter
Commuter
Horsepower
~50 hp @ 9,500 rpm — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data
13.3 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~47 Nm @ 7,500 rpm — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data
12.5 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
~145–155 km/h — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data
110 km/h
Weight
~118–125 kg (wet/curb weight) — ESTIMATE based on WR450F comparable data
146 kg (kerb/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 5–7 L/100km (off-road/enduro use) — ESTIMATE, model identity uncertain
55–60 km/L (approximately 1.7–1.8 L/100km, real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
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Yamaha Exc 450 (yamaha Branded)
8.0/10
"Buy a well-serviced example and you won't regret it."
Pros
+Broad, usable power delivery
+Excellent parts availability
+Bulletproof when maintained
Cons
−Valve clearances need frequent checking
−Heavy versus European rivals
−Neglected examples are expensive
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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