Friday, 10 June 2016

THE BAJAJ AVENGER 220 CRUISE

 Overview AVENGER 220 Cruise

The Avenger 220 cruise bike was gud looking and be smart. The best Indian  made cruiser of all time, Bajaj Avenger is  ready with its  new update for the  festive season. The Bajaj Avenger  220 Cruise, as the variant has been  named is more about the face-lifted version of the 2014 model of 220cc Avenger. The bike gets the same imposing  low stance  being offered by the Avenger 220 with  a host of additions to its  overall looks. It even now gets its own  Avenger logo on the fuel tank.

Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise Left Side View

            The 220 Cruise  gets all-new graphic  elements around its body panels . Use of Chrome has been further enhanced for a more premium look. The new  exhaust design is purely chrome dipped  and looks perfect on the bike. The indicators, suspension, grab rails  and the tank design are the major  attractions of the Avenger 220 Cruise. The  spoke wheel approach further adds to the  classy look of the  bike. The new Avenger keeps all the elements of  the family alive with its  perfectly designed front windshield, which also has been fitted onto the chrome front  assembly parts and The Avenger 220 Cruise gets heavenly  designing with its chrome dipped parts and  accessories.  It gets a highway comfort  handlebar for fatigue free long distance rides. The front windshield performs  excellently well in  safeguarding the rider from high speed winds. The new additions include wider rear  wheel, longer wheelbase and Avenger  insignia on the  fuel tank.

              The Avenger 220 Cruise measures 2177 mm in length, 806 mm in width and 1142 mm in height. It gets a wheelbase of 1490 mm and comes with 169 mm of ground clearance. The bike weighs around 155 kg. The seat heigh  for the bike  comes out to be 725 mm. The Avenger  220 Cruise retains its instrument console from the earlier generation of the motorcycle series but gets an all-new small digital display. The divided console has a speedometer and digital odometer on the handlebar assembly and  fuel gauge on  the chrome covered  fuel tank section. The perfectly placed tank console is one of its kinds  from the Indian list of motorcycle makers  and further enhances the looks with its impressive design. The inside of the single pod has been kept black for the Cruise 220. The engine on the 220 cruise stays the same 219.9cc oil cooled motor producing 18.8 BHP @ 8400 rpm (19.03 PS) and17.5 NM @ 7000 rpm. The twin spark, DTS-i engine comes  with 2-valves. The gearbox stays  5-speed and no  mechanical  differences  have been  made to the motorcycle. The ride quality  however has been  improved with better gear  ratios and material quality. The bike gets a fuel tank of 14 litres and the new  Avenger gets  comes with 155 kg of kerb weight.


             The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 comes in Divine Black shade and Desert Gold. It is priced at INR 85,500 (ex-showroom Delhi) and makes a good deal  for those who believe in the truth  of a real comfortable ride on a long  highway stretch. Even the  handlebar design with  the Cruise 220 has been named as 'Highway Comfort'.And Comfort of the rider is enhanced by the low seat height and perfectly placed handlebar for relaxed riding. The pillion gets a rear backrest, further  enhancing he comfort as well as keeping the pillion safe in case of sudden acceleration. The windshield  at the front saves  the riders  from wind blasts. Other comfortable features include its electric starter and  comfortable long ride footsteps. The braking on the  front of Avenger Cruise 220 is managed by a 260 mm disc  brake whereas the rear gets a  drum brake only. The front suspension is telescopic forks whereas the rear uses traditional hydraulic shock absorbers at  both the sides. The bike has  been typically defined for long rides  and gets a relaxed suspension setup and  a good amount of braking power.  ABS has been  missed over  from the bike. The front  wheel measures 90/90-17 whereas the rear wheel is  130/90-15.

           The Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise gets an approximate top speed of around 115-120 kmph. It gets wind free ride  with its large windshield and returns a mileage of around 30-40 kmpl (approx.). It gets 5 kg of more  body weight due to the pillion backrest and an extended handlebar.The Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise  comes with a distinct styling and rivals its cousin, the  220 Street in every way. Both have the same pricing but targets two totally different riding styles and riders.  Those with a love for chrome cannot  miss the new  Avenger 220 Cruise for sure.

Features of 220 Cruise



  • Displacement
  • 219.9 cc
  • Maximum Power
  • 18.8 Bhp @ 8400 rpm
  • Maximum Torque
  • 17.5 Nm @ 7000 rpm
  • No. of Cylinders
  • Single Cylinder
  • No. of Gears
  • 5-Speed Gearbox
  • Seat Height
  • 725 mm
  • Ground Clearance
  • 169 mm
  • Kerb/Wet Weight
  • 155 kg
  • Fuel Tank Capacity
  • 14 litres
  • Top Speed
  • 120 kmph

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