The Suzuki Gixxer may be a bit long in the tooth, having been around for close to a decade. When it was launched it immediately set new benchmarks for the segment, and even today, offers a very well-rounded package. The Gixxer is the near-perfect beginner motorcycle, which has decent power and performance from its 155 cc engine, impressive refinement and good ride and handling.

The Honda Unicorn 160 is a premium commuter from Honda and has been on sale for quite a few years now. It was rebranded from CB Unicorn to Unicorn 160 as a result of which it gets revised styling, improved comfortability, and finally, an engine kill switch. The first Honda Unicorn when it was launched, created quite a stir with its refined performance and monoshock suspension. The Unicorn 160 is the spiritual successor and still has a strong fan following.