Which is the most reliable two-wheeler to buy under Rs 1.5 lakh?

My only requirement is a vehicle under Rs 1.5 lakh which shouldn't give any issues on these country roads. Also good handling and braking required

BHPian vinuchel recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

Hi
I am posting an urgent query regarding the most reliable 2 wheeler options available.

Requirement
I have been recently transferred to an interior village in Odisha (working in a PSB, as posting, 30km from Berhampur). The only good place to stay is around 25km away from Branch. Branch location is very rural where there's 7km of country road without any streetlights. My job requires me to be in office till 7pm (8pm somedays) so am looking for the most reliable 2 wheeler in market now, for daily commute of 50km to and fro.

My only requirement is a vehicle which shouldn't give any issues on these country roads. Also good handling and braking required. I can compromise on ride comfort.

On road price 1.5 lakhs, which can be relaxed.

I request your kind suggestions soon.

Here's what BHPian nova.19_exe added to the discussion:

If you're going towards bikes then Apache 200. Pretty good bike, performance wise, braking wise, etc. Damn sorted bike, no questions.

If scooters, then Activa. Reliability is bulletproof! But if a little bit of performance is needed, then the NTorq is available, and so is the Access!!

All of these are available under 1.5L ex-sh (Odisha)

Meanwhile, BHPian Ratan Prabhu added this to the discussion:

Honda Shine, Unicorn, Hero Xtreme 160r, Apache RTR160 4v.

IMO, these are the most reliable bikes in the 1 to 1.5L bracket. Cheap to maintain also.

RTR 200 too as suggested above if you want more performance. But will cross 1.6-1.7L on road.

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