2018 Bajaj Avenger 220 series launched at Rs. 92,954

Bajaj has launched its 2018 range of Avenger bikes in India. The Avenger Cruise 220 and Avenger Street 220 are priced at Rs. 92,954 (ex-showroom, Maharashtra).

The Avenger Cruise 220 is slightly larger than the Street 220. It measures 2,210 mm in length, 806 mm in width and has a height of 1,142 mm. The overall length of the Street 220 is 2,177 mm and its width and height are 801 mm and 1,070 mm respectively. Both bikes have the same wheelbase (1,490 mm) and ground clearance (169 mm), however the Cruise 220 weighs 159 kg, which is 9 kg more than the Street 220. Also, the Cruise 220 has a 13-litre fuel tank while the Street 220 can hold 14 litres of fuel.

In terms of styling, the Cruise 220 gets a triangular headlamp finished in chrome and has integrated LED DRLs. The bike features a windshield and a single-pod digital instrument cluster finished in chrome as is the trim around the fuel filler. Further, the bike gets raised handle bars, chrome mirrors and knee guard, stepped seat with rear backrest and a chrome exhaust. The oil-cooler for the engine also gets a chrome shroud. The Cruise 220 has conventional telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers. It rides on wire spoke wheels. 

The Street 220 gets a round headlamp with integrated LED DRLs and a tinted shroud, black telescopic front forks with rubber gaiters. The engine, crankcase, exhaust, indicator housings, oil cooler shroud, knee guard, instrument pod and fuel tank trim are all finished in black. The Street 220 has a stepped seat and black grab handle. Unlike the Cruise 220, the Street 220 gets short handlebars and black mirrors. Also, it rides on black alloy wheels. Both bikes get a redesigned tail fender and a new tail lamp. According to Bajaj, the new Avenger range gets a revised suspension with 12% more travel.

Both bikes are powered by a 220 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled DTS-i engine with an oil-cooler. The engine produces 18.76 BHP @ 8,400 rpm and 17.5 Nm of torque @ 7,000 rpm and is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The bikes come equipped with a 260 mm front disc brake and a 130 mm drum at the rear.

Avenger Cruise 220 is available in 2 colour options - Auburn Black and Moon White, while the Street 220 comes in Matte Black and Matte White shades.