Hype? What hype? I didn't know there was any hype surrounding the Unicorn. If you're talking about 'being a wing rider' or about Unicorn's being produced by a top order auto company - Honda, I'm pretty pleased with my Unicorn. I've not ridden any other bike so far that runs as smooth as the Unicorn.
Anyway, most people I know (acquaintances) who also own Unicorns get well over 55 kmp/l. Though I, for the kind of riding I do (which is just... um... sad

), get around 45 kmp/l. No leaks, no rattling (none that I've noticed so far, at least, since I bought it in April this year)... I'm thinking - either I've been lucky with my Unicorn or Vij's been unlucky with his'.
Pulsar does have better initial pickup, but for overall riding experience I prefer Unicorn, which is why I bought it in the first place.