I am planning to buy a new motorcycle, and my priorities are reliability, good fuel efficiency, and low cost of ownership. I am currently confused between the Honda Unicorn 160 and the Bajaj Pulsar N160 (single-seat, single-channel ABS variant). Which of these two would be the better choice? Also, are there any other motorcycles in this segment that I should consider based on my requirements?

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•13h

If you can sort out secure charging at your residence, then going for a proven electric scooter like the TVS iQube, Ather Rizta, Bajaj Chetak, or Vida VX2 would be our recommendation. For daily use, an e-scooter will be more practical and also save you money with its lower running costs. While the Yamaha MT-15 will surely be more fun and engaging to ride, it won't be able to match the practicality or low running costs of an EV. If you can't go for an EV, but want something more affordable than your MT, then look at 160cc commuters like TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar N160 and Honda Unicorn / SP160. Take a test ride of these products before you make your decision, depending on what category you're shopping in.

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•11h

Your concerns about the Royal Enfield Bullet 350's weight are justified, to an extent. Yes, at 195kg, you will feel every ounce when moving it around in the parking lot or at slower city speeds, but once you get moving, the weight fades into the background and doesn't pose a hindrance. The Bullet / Classic 350 have a soulful, slow-revving thumper which works well when you ride in a relaxed and unhurried fashion. Royal Enfield bikes also have a good reputation for resale value, especially when it comes to the popular 350s. If instead you want a different experience, look at the 350cc Triumph Speed T4. The T4 is much lighter and has better performance as well as handling. It also comes from a reputable brand and should realistically not throw any unwelcome surprises into your ownership experience.

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•3h

To begin with, of all the middleweight road-biased ADVs available, the Triumph Tiger 900 GT (or even the better-equipped Alpine edition) is one of the most complete packages when it comes to being an all-rounder. Coming to your particular query, the Tiger 900 GT will blitz through bad roads while insulating the passengers from the jolts. The lower seat height and suspension travel of the 900 GT will be perfect for you, and since you are a tarmac-biased rider, you have no need for the 900 Rally Pro. Even if you someday decide to venture off-road, the Tiger 900 GT is a very capable machine, and you don't need the higher Rally variant to begin with.We'd recommend you opt for the Alpine edition over the standard 900 GT because it comes with all the accessories that most owners end up paying more for anyway.