your requirements: power, plushness, price tag upto 1lach
Bikes u should try: zma, fz-16, fazer(not the old one
), r-15(if u can push ur budget some further)
Reason:
1.zma: zma, as u know is an gr8 handler and has enough power to satisfy ur needs, if u can be able to live with those dated looks, i dont think u shuld wait for the upcoming model, as the news is not yet confirmed by HH
And the rear suspensions is very good, i hope ur wife would never complain again if u bring this bike
2.fz-16: look out for fz-16, it has gri8 handling and pickup is good(compared to rtr, but the top speed is )
And at rear it holds wide rear tyre under its hood, so obviously the grip will be good n finally ur wife will be happy
3.fazer(yet to be launched): yamaha has done the same way as it do internationally it is launching fazer based on fz-16, the changes u notice on fazer is the quarter fairing which u cant find on fz, this bike is a blast, it looks stylish, fresh, n as we are aware of the yamahas standards we cannot complain abut this bike
this bike looks stunning in blue, try this, u'll not regret nor ur wife
(pic courtesy MOTORBEAM)
4.r15: this bike is a top notch delivery from yamaha, n the bikes linked suspension at the rear will make u happy, u cant go wrong with this bike if can afford to bring it on
If i were u: My choice would upcoming fazer
Note: the bikes with step seats such as p200, 220, might be some problem for the pillions to get on(such as ur wife who might sit sideways, common in INDIA) , so did'nt suggested them even though the new p220 got even better, hotter, n meaner
.