Since your daily usage is quite high and you also frequently travel with a pillion, we'll recommend you look at the Suzuki Burgman Street EX. With its spacious seats, well-balanced suspension setup, peppy yet fuel-efficient 125cc engine and 12-inch wheels at both ends, the Burgman EX will make for a good companion. 

If you want to stick to 110cc scooters, we'd recommend the TVS Jupiter 110 because it comes with 12-inch wheels at both ends and has supple suspension, which will help you since you travel a lot with two people on board. 

It also has a handy winged preload adjuster for the monoshock, which will help you tailor the suspension with added load easily. 

Take a test ride of both these options before you decide. 

Since you haven't specified what displacement range or style of bike you are looking at, we'll give you multiple options to choose from. 

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is a good option because it will be comfortable, stylish and will give you decent performance and fuel economy too. Another bike worth taking a look at is the Honda CB300F, which is a friendly naked bike that will also be comfortable and fuel-efficient. You can also take a look at the Hero Xpulse 210, which will be far the most comfortable machine of all the bikes mentioned here. 

If you want to stick to the same displacement bracket, bikes like the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Bajaj Pulsar N160 are the options to consider. Take a test ride of everything you're considering before making a decision.  

First of all, thank you for your patronage, we appreciate your kind words. 

Coming to what machine we would recommend, since you had such a lovely experience with your Unicorn in the past, you can look at the same bike even today because it is a no-nonsense, practical and fuel-efficient commuter. 

If you want to look at other options in the class, bikes like the Bajaj Pulsar N160 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V are our top picks in the 150/160cc sporty commuter segment.

Take a test ride of everything you shortlist so you can decide what suits you best. 

The Bajaj Pulsar N250 you have shortlisted is a great option because of its smooth engine, plush suspension and great fuel economy. 

Other bikes you can consider are the TVS Ronin and Honda CB300F. The latter is similar to the Pulsar in its style and riding experience, but the former is slightly more cruiser-y in its styling. 

A test ride of all three should help you figure out which bike suits you best. 

Since you have a commute that has some highway riding, we'll recommend bikes displacing 250cc or more so you can maintain decent highway speeds without feeling the engine is strained. 

There are loads of options in your price bracket, like the Royal Enfield Hunter 350, TVS Ronin, Honda CB300F, Bajaj Pulsar N250, Hero Xpulse 210 and TVS Apache RTX 300. 

Take a test ride of all the machines you shortlist before going ahead with your purchase.