Is the Yamaha FZX Hybrid a good buy for regular city commuting of around 15-20 km, or should I buy the Honda SP 160?

The Yamaha FZ-X Hybrid is a reliable, proven, fuel-efficient and decently comfortable machine which will serve you well inside the city. The Honda SP160 is essentially a re-skinned Unicorn with a few more features. So, its performance and fuel economy too will be very similar to that bike. Both of these Japanese commuters are decent options in the class and we would encourage you to take a test ride of both to determine which one suits you better.

The Mahindra Scorpio N would meet your requirements of a diesel, rear-wheel-drive, 6 or 7 seater, while the low to mid-variants will come in below your Rs 20 lakh budget. The Scorpio N has few options in a 6-seater configuration, but multiple 7-seat variants are on offer that you can choose from. Given that you drive mostly on highways, the strong performance from both the petrol and diesel engines will easily satisfy you. Also, between the two, we would recommend the diesel given its better efficiency while still delivering well on refinement and performance.

All the bikes you are considering are great options and have reasonable servicing costs. The CB350 H'ness is a relaxed, comfortable retro bike with a smooth, torquey engine. The Honda NX200 is a tall, quasi-ADV based on the Hornet 2.0 street bike, which means it will be suitable for daily use. The Gixxer and V-Strom SX from Suzuki are refined, punchy machines that are also fuel-efficient and quite reliable. A test ride of all 4 is in order so that you can decide which is the best option for your needs.

Considering your requirements, bikes such as the TVS Ronin, Honda CB300F, CB350 trio, Royal Enfield 350s, and Hero Xpulse 210 will serve you well. All are reasonably powerful bikes that can handle the weight of two-up riding and keep your passenger comfortable. A test ride of all these machines with your preferred passenger will help you make an informed decision.