2005 Buyer's Guide: Unison

Unison

Another new manufacturer we're covering for our guide this year is Unison. This Korean outfit seems intent on making its mark, starting in the youth market. Rumor has it that it is working with the guys from Hetrick Racing, who make some really sick minis.

Unison
Black Widow 150

Retail price: $3099
Engine
Type: Four-stroke
Displacement: 150cc
Bore x stroke: 57.2x58.4mm
Cooling: Oil-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 0.8 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary kickstarter
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/NA
Rear: Swingarm/NA
Tires
Front: 21x7-10
Rear: 21x10-10
Brakes
Front: Drum
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 47.2 in.
Claimed dry weight: 331 lb
Ground clearance: 5.5 in.
Length/width/height: 68.9/43.3/43.3 in.
Seat height: 32.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.2 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA/220 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Yes
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: Yes
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: Yes (indicator light)
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: Optional
High beam indicator: Yes
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: NA
Color: Black

Unison
Desert Cat 150

Retail price: $2749
Engine
Type: Four-stroke
Displacement: 150cc
Bore x stroke: 57.2x58.4mm
Cooling: Oil-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 0.8 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary kickstarter
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/NA
Rear: Swingarm/NA
Tires
Front: 20x6-10
Rear: 18x10.5-8
Brakes
Front: Drum
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 45.3 in.
Claimed dry weight: 309 lb
Ground clearance: 5.1 in.
Length/width/height: 65.0/39.4/39.0 in.
Seat height: 31.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.8 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA/220 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Yes
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: Yes
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: Optional
Speedometer: Optional
Odometer: Optional
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: Optional
High beam indicator: Optional
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Black, blue, red, white

Unison
Desert Cat 90

Retail price: $2059
Engine
Type: Four-stroke
Displacement: 82.5cc
Bore x stroke: 50x42mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni VM
Lubrication: Oil injection
Oil capacity: 1.2 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary kickstarter
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/NA
Rear: Swingarm/NA
Tires
Front: 19x7-8
Rear: 18x9.5-8
Brakes
Front: Drum
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 38.6 in.
Claimed dry weight: 265 lb
Ground clearance: 5.1 in.
Length/width/height: 58.4/37.0/38.2 in.
Seat height: 28.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.8 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA/176 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Yes
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: Yes
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: Optional
Speedometer: Optional
Odometer: Optional
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: Optional
High beam indicator: Optional
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Black, blue, red, white

Unison
Desert Cat 70

Retail price: $1769
Engine
Type: Four-stroke
Displacement: 68.5cc
Bore x stroke: 50x42mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni VM
Lubrication: Oil injection
Oil capacity: 1.2 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary kickstarter
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/NA
Rear: Swingarm/NA
Tires
Front: 16x8-7
Rear: 16x8-7
Brakes
Front: Drum
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 38.6 in.
Claimed dry weight: 254 lb
Ground clearance: 4.1 in.
Length/width/height: 56.7/33.9/35.8 in.
Seat height: 28.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.8 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA/176 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Yes
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: Yes
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: Optional
Speedometer: Optional
Odometer: Optional
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: Optional
High beam indicator: Optional
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Black, blue, red, white

Unison
Desert Cat Mini 50

Retail price: $1199
Engine
Type: Two-stroke
Displacement: 49.3cc
Bore x stroke: 40x39.2mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni VM
Lubrication: Oil injection
Oil capacity: 1.2 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/NA
Rear: NA
Tires
Front: 145/70-6
Rear: 145/70-6
Brakes
Front: NA
Rear: Mechanical disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 31.9 in.
Claimed dry weight: 165 lb
Ground clearance: 3.9 in.
Length/width/height: 28.3/31.5/22.8 in.
Seat height: 29.2 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.1 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: NA
Headlight: NA
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: Yes
Instrumentationl
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Black, blue, red, white