Take the Bajaj Avenger 220, give most of the parts a chrome treatment, and then add some more chrome parts, and you’re getting close to how the motorcycle looks. Make no mistake, the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is a great motorcycle, but it might be an overdose of chrome for some.
The headlamp housing, front shock absorber fork, crash guard, handlebar, fuel filler cap and its housing, Bajaj Avenger logo, Speedometer housing, pillion rider backrest mounts and the entire exhaust, are all chromed. That is a lot of chrome for a small capacity cruiser. But these bits all make the motorcycle look nice and shiny.
Well what if you are not a big fan of chrome and want to stay away from it? Bajaj has you covered too, as you can always buy the Bajaj Avenger Street 220.
The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is powered by an air and oil-cooled, single-cylinder, 219.9cc engine with a maximum power output of 18.8bhp and a peak torque output of 17.5Nm. The rear wheel is driven via a 5-speed gearbox.
The motorcycle accelerates from 0-100km/h in 5.2 seconds, and it will go on to touch a top speed of just under 130 km/h. With performance like this this, this cruiser not just looks good, but is pretty brisk too. Handling is definitely not the Avenger Cruise 220’s forte, and it isn’t meant to handle curves in the first place. However, what it can do easily is, cruise all day long at around 90km/h. Exactly what it was meant to do in the first place.
Extraordinary fuel efficiency is something that can not be expected from a Bajaj Avenger, thanks to the thirsty 220cc engine and wide rear wheel. However, with the BS-IV update, the motorcycle comes with a re-tuned engine and this has allowed for improved efficiency.
The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 returns around 30km/l riding around in the city, but out on the highway, the bike gives a mileage of around 40km/l, leading to a combined average mileage of 35km/l/.
Iconic design and styling, which stays true to cruiser motorcycle lines while possessing Bajaj design too makes the Avenger Cruise 220 unique.The motorcycle is equipped with something Bajaj calls a street control handlebar, which is a perfectly normal handlebar, but Bajaj claims the design allows for superior control over the motorcycle.
The Avenger Cruise 220 is also equipped with new graphics, and Bajaj had even given the Avenger logo a makeover. The analogue-digital instrument cluster is also new, and makes the budget cruiser feel modern. The low-slung, comfortable seating has always been the Avenger’s forte and Bajaj has continued with the same seating.
When we say that the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is a chrome overload, we are not exaggerating. It actually is. Every single feature mentioned here are chromed, except the seat, but the backrest mount for the pillion rider is also chromed. Other than the chromed parts, the Cruise 220 model also gets a big windshield up front.
The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is for those people whose idea of a cruiser is a low slung motorcycle with a laid-back riding position, grunty engine and truckloads of chrome, but well, are on a budget. The Avenger Cruise 220, with its big cruiser looks is a pretty sensible buy.
The Bajaj Avenger Street 220 and Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 are the same motorcycles under the skin, and share the same chassis, engine, brakes and suspension. The differences are just cosmetic. The Bajaj Avenger Street 220 is a motorcycle which features black as the main colour, allowing for a more sporty appearance, whereas the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is characterised by the massive amounts of chrome on the motorcycle.
Ex-Showroom Price
142,029.00 |
Braking System | Single Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Dual Piston |
Front Brake Size | 280 mm |
Front Brake Type | Disc |
Front Suspension | Telescopic with double anti friction bush |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 21 psi |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 21 psi |
Front Tyre Size | 90/90 - 17 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 inch |
Radial Tyres | No |
Rear Brake Size | 130 mm |
Rear Brake Type | Drum |
Rear Suspension | 5 step adjustable Twin shock absorber |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 25 psi |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 25 psi |
Rear Tyre Size | 130/90 - 15 |
Rear Wheel Size | 15 inch |
Tyre Type | Tubed |
Wheel Type | Spoke |
Chassis Type | Tubular Double Cradle Type |
Ground Clearance | 169 mm |
Kerb Weight | 163 kg |
Overall Height | 1,321 mm |
Overall Length | 2,210 mm |
Overall Width | 806 mm |
Seat Height | 737 mm |
Wheelbase | 1,490 mm |
Standard Warranty | 5 Year |
Bore | 67 mm |
Clutch | Wet Multiplate |
Compression Ratio | 9.8 +/- 0.3 : 1 |
Cooling System | Oil Cooled |
Cylinders | 1 |
Displacement | 220 cc |
Emission Standard | BS6 |
Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 litres |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 4 Up |
Ignition | CDI |
Max Power | 18.76 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
Max Torque | 17.55 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
Mileage - ARAI | -- |
Mileage - Owner Reported | 40 kmpl |
Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3.8 litres |
Riding Modes | No |
Riding Range | -- |
Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder |
Stroke | 62.4 mm |
Top Speed | 120 Kmph |
Transmission | 5 Speed Manual |
Transmission Type | Chain Drive |
Valves Per Cylinder | 2 |
1st Service (Days) | 30-45 |
1st Service (Kms) | 500-750 |
2nd Service (Days) | 240 |
2nd Service (Kms) | 4500-5000 |
3rd Service (Days) | 360 |
3rd Service (Kms) | 9500-10000 |
4th Service (Days) | -- |
4th Service (Kms) | -- |
5th Service (Days) | -- |
5th Service (Kms) | -- |
No. of Free Services | 3 |
Additional Features | -- |
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | No |
Average Speed Indicator | No |
Battery | 12V, 8Ah VRLA |
Brake/Tail Light | LED |
Call/SMS Alerts | No |
Clock | Yes |
Cruise Control | Not Available |
Digital Fuel Guage | Yes |
Distance to Empty Indicator | No |
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No |
Fuel Guage | Yes |
Gear Indicator | No |
Geo Fencing | No |
GPS & Navigation | No |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | No |
Headlight Type | Halogen Bulb |
Instrument Console | Digital |
Killswitch | Yes |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes |
Low Fuel Indicator | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | No |
Mobile App Connectivity | No |
No. of Tripmeters | 2 |
Odometer | Digital |
OTA Updates | Not Available |
Pass Light | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | Yes |
Pillion Footrest | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes |
Pillion Seat | Yes |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes |
Riding Modes Switch | No |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes |
Shift Light | No |
Speedometer | Digital |
Stand Alarm | Yes |
Start Type | Electric Start |
Stepped Seat | No |
Tachometer | No |
Touch Screen Display | No |
Traction Control | No |
Tripmeter Type | Digital |
Turn Signal | LED |
Under Seat Storage | No |
USB Charging Port | No |