I am 37 years old having a splendor. My office is around 50 (25+25) km journey from my home. Half of the travel is highways and half in areas with traffic jams. Lately I am having pain in my lower back which goes away if I do not use my bike. I believe it is due to the stiff seat of splendor. Even riding with a straight back does not help. I have 3 options in this case.
1. Go to office by bus. Since office bus is too early and I prefer to reach at least a couple of hours late than it's reaching time, I hate this option. Would use it only if absolutely necessary. This is the cheapest option.
2. Use my car. But since it is a petrol, spending 4 liters daily is really not desirable, though I can afford it. This is the most expensive option.
3. Sell my bike and purchase a new bike which will provide comfort to lower back. I would need to purchase a bike anyway, since my splendor is now 8 years old.
What would be the best bike for me to purchase if I want to select option 3?
Here are other details
a. Budget - would not like to go beyond 1 Lac (plus 10k if required). the cheaper, the better.
b. fuel efficiency - would like to get maximum (whatever possible) though this is not priority. 45/50 would be a good number assuming power is good.
c. Type of bike - not interested in bikes where i would have to lean ahead and ride, am not interested in sports bike (am not intersted in 0 to 60 statistics). Would like a bike where i can rode in a straight position.
d. maintenance - have absolutely no idea about anything in a bike. so would like a hassle free bike
e. do dealers provide an exchange deal (to sell my splendor)?
f. power - anything above 150 should do.
g. Is there any scooter that provides good fuel efficiency (e.g. 50 km) and back comfort? I have an access at home as well (for wife) but it fails on both the counts.
Thanks in advance.