One of the largest selling cruiser motorcycles is Avenger, well-known for the distinctive and comfortable design that offers a liberation feeling to the rider. For your information, did you know that Avenger is making the riders feel like God! Behind the making of the Bajaj Avenger, the focus was to make the riders feel out of the world in comfort, style, and mileage. It is simply perfect for long road trips for enthusiastic riders.
An upright posture and a low slung seat make it unique. The extended footrest placing makes the body position accurate. You will enjoy maximum comfort for long rides. If you are planning for a mountain trek on your Avenger- it is a great idea. It can be ideally taken and easy to ride in the cold of the Himalayas, Heat of the Thar Desert, and the dampness of the Ghats all together giving a feeling of complete comfort and long-lasting assurance.
Background of the Bajaj Avengers
If you are thinking about a Cruiser style motorcycle then Bajaj Avenger is the one for you! It is designed and manufactured by Bajaj Auto in India. This draws the style and design cuts that are similar to the Kawasaki Eliminator. It has an air-cooled, single-cylinder engine and is sold at a premium price. The bike was launched with a 180cc engine that later increased to 200 cc and then 220 cc.
2005- 2015: 1st Generation Model
- Avenger 180
Bajaj automobile engineers replaced the Kawasaki Engine with the underpowered 178.6 DTS-i Engine, to gain a strategic premium segment in the making of the Avenger. The engine has to be returned to simply suit the torque and demand the characteristics of a bike cruiser. This bike Avenger 180 was launched in the year 2005 in the month of June. It was the first cruiser that was developed by a well-known Indian company. The wheelbase of the bike is 1475 mm (58.1 in) covering a mileage of 45 kmpl.
- Avenger 200
The Avenger bike was upgraded to 200cc of engine capacity in the year 2007. The air-cooled engine was largely modified to fit into the most modified version of the Pulsar 200. This Avenger 200 bike is featured with the modified engine of the Pulsar 200. It delivers 0.5 bhp power and 0.4 kgfm (4 Nm) torque compared to the Pulsar. The bike can take the top speed of 114 km/h (71 Mph). It can fly from 0 to 60 km/hr (0-37 mph) in just 5.18 seconds and 0 to 100 km/hr in just 20.03 seconds. Isn’t this terrific!
- Avenger 220
Around the year 2010, Bajaj thought of launching another model Bajaj Avenger’s 220 cc version. It is slight in changes as compared to other features of the Avenger bikes. The indicator, fuel level, status headlight all come in variant shapes, sizes, and colours. The air-cooler radiator is for the engine. This new venture of Avengers 220 offers an average of 35- 40 km/L and a top speed of 135 km/h. The weight of the bike is nearly 185 kg with a kerb weight of 154kgs. The cruising speed is nearly 70-80 km/hr offering a mileage of 40 km/hr on the highway, hills in the mountain areas can be easily covered. The tank capacity is measured around 14L. Avenger is a successful cruiser in India as compared to the other bikes’ price, reliability, features, comfort, performance, and power and glamour.
These models are not continued but new models emerged with the 2nd generation of Bajaj Avengers.
2015- 2017: 2nd Generation Model
Bajaj opted for a complete makeover with new designs, elements and brought in a new Avenger, Paint job, and alloy wheels. There were two versions of it: Street and Cruise. These two designs replaced the handlebar positioning and the handling. The Avenger Street comes with two engines 150 cc and 220 cc whereas, the Avenger Cruise comes in 220 cc engine.
- Avenger Street 150
This bike Avenger Street 150 comes with a 150 cc engine, it launched in October 2015 with Avenger Street 220 and Avenger 220 Cruiser. These work effortlessly on the carburettor system. The impressive mileage of 45 km/liter with a top speed of 117 km/hr.
- Avenger Street 220
In this Avenger Street 220, the same engine and specifications of the predecessor Avenger bike are duly followed. It has more torque in the mid revs. The most attractive Matte black paint with blackened alloy wheels, black fenders, and side mirrors all are specifically made. This bike boasts a top speed of 120 km/hr and accelerates it from 0 to 100 km/hr in 12.3 seconds. It works effortlessly on the carburettor injection system having 150 cc engines. This bike has an orange backlit digital meter which is extremely effective.
- Avenger Cruise 220
This model is similar to Avenger 220 with a few ranges of cosmetic changes. There are new Insignia and Chrome additions in the form of oil cooler and horn in this bike. The windshield is a unique physique addition to it. Avenger Cruiser’s classic look has 3 effective variant colours that have been released and made an ergonomic change in the sidebar. It is well compared to the predecessor Avenger bike to make you feel like riding a gorgeous two-wheeler with such promptness and valour of its own. The latest colours include Ebony Black and Desert Gold colour is the best among all.
2018- Present: 3rd Generation Model
The third generation of the Avenger is much more updated to deal with the competitor brands like Suzuki Intruder that was launched in the year 2017. The 150cc bike of Avenger is now updated to 180cc. This brand is constantly working to update the bike time and again. The sleek design changes, new headlamp with LED DRLs, digital instrument cluster, backlit with blue, red, and orange Cruise backlit, tall shroud shield, windshield, new speedometer, trip meter, fuel gauge, and service reminders are all included in the bike. The new version and upgraded features have made it one of the most desirable bikes among the riders.
Latest Graphics and 3 Variants
Avenger Cruise 220- Auburn Black, Moon White
Avenger Street 220- Matt Black, Matt White
Avenger Street 180- Red, Black
Thus, for those who love to explore a sporty and sturdy bike like this, Avenger is the best option. The title of Avenger Gods is the official one, given by the Bike riders who loved this edge cutting superbike. It is a perfect addition to your daily life and road trips. CredR does have a great range of used bikes, check out the website and book your favourite one today.
