Bajaj Avenger

I'm writing this after riding 6000 kms. I had Bajaj platina 1000 (2013), which was a nice decent family bik giving about 75-80 kmpl. As I rode 75000 km in it, I thought of changing it. I sold that at a decent price of 25k. I was searching for an alternative with a higher power, similar mileage budget bike. So I visited every showroom and took test drive of Hero Passion, Honda shine, Bajaj CT100, TVS Raider, Yamaha fascino etc. Though I made up my mind to Raider, My wife suggested I not to think about budget and mileage and at least now I have to think about my passion and pleasure. So my interest shifted to higher cc bikes. However, you know, a middle-class, middle-aged guy, earning a limited salary, can not leave the conservative mentality. I wanted a stylish, bigger bike that looked different from conventional bike designs, with more power but decent mileage. Hence I purchased Bajaj -Avenger 160 Street. I purchased the bike with a single down payment in cash. The showroom did not have this bike in stock. They took almost one month. That was the only glitch in the purchase. RTO has not given RC yet even after 3 months of purchase. Design and comfort: Design is different from conventional bikes. It grabs the attention of the crowd. The bike has less ground clearance. Though in twin humps it is problematic, for a person like me with an average height of 5'2'', it is very convenient as leg reach is good. The seat is wider, but a little harder. The back suspension is 5-step adjustable and very good. No bumps or jerks are felt from the rear suspension. However, due to the oblique placement of the front suspension, small bumps and jerks are felt on the hands. But it becomes soft after riding 2-3k km. A wide sporty handlebar is easy to manoeuvre, but for me, it leads to a bad posture for riding. This led to back pain for some time. But after getting adjusted to this posture and doing some stretching exercises, now I don't have back ache. Bajaj should give 2 options. The cruise handle is easy to reach and ride posture will be more comfortable than this. Now we can alter it by ourselves at the cost of about Rs.2500/- Riding and mileage: I ride app.75km daily in a 4 lane highway. In a single stretch, I rode about 180 km also. Every time I test the mileage. Till today I got 49km to 55km per litre at the speed of 60-90 km. Breaking is very good. It stops immediately without any drag/skid even at the speed of 80kmph. Front disc brakes with single channel ABS does this job. Rear drum break is also good. After strick running in for about 2k km, I rode once upto 110 kmph. After 80 km speed a vibration is felt in the handle. Initially, bike vibrates a lot so that you cant see any images in the mirrors. But vibration reduces after every service. Now after 2nd service, handle vibration drastically reduced. However not stopped. Bike feels very comfortable at the speed of 60-80. Road grip is excellent due to wider tyres. Gear shifting is smooth except first gear. We need to move the bike a bit (forward or reverse) to apply 1st gear. Since we can lift at 2nd gear, I usually skip applying 1st gear due to this inconvenience. Pros: design, look, mileage, ride quality, acceleration. Cons: Ride Posture, 1st gear shift, vibration. Overall experience: You will certainly love riding this bike. Mileage is also good for daily commutes. So I will recommend this bike for those who are upgrading from 100-110cc to bigger ones but are short at budget.

The bike is very comfortable for driving in the city and on highways. The only cons I felt were that height is quite low for tall people otherwise it's a good package. Owning an Avenger is a rollercoaster ride. Avenger Cruise 220 is a kind cruiser in India. Best to use in India really good.

All the processes around purchase were really smooth and quick. Received it the same day. I use it as a daily commuter for college and other daily stuff. Super comfortable. A little bit on the heavy side if you don't work out on your physical strength. For a cruiser, It has amazing pickup and speed compared to other cruisers in the similar segment and can actually compete with higher cc ones like Meteor, cb. Looks have stayed loyal to the original Bajaj Avenger except for some the new curves and better headlights. Compared to other cruisers barely any engine vibrations. First service was really smooth. Pros- much easier to maintain than other cruisers. Amazing comfort and ride quality. Pocket-friendly when it comes to maintenance and service expenses. Can easily provide mileage as good as the company guarantees if driven properly without unnecessary braking and constant or sudden heavy throttles. Can easily pick sixty kmph speed under six seconds(personal experience) and can reach a hundred kmph on third gear. One-twenty-five kmph is its max speed without red line(not suggested red lining it within first few months) Cons- Doesn't have dual disc brake or dual channel ABS(single channel ABS only) Terrible turning radius due to making it difficult for packed cities. Uncomfortable seat for pillion.(Would suggest changing its seat) Lacks LED Headlights and indicators. Ground clearance is really bad as it is more on the low-rider side.(Amazing for short people like me- im five'five) No reviewer,TPMS, Bluetooth connectivity or charging port is available. Superstock bike, not for someone looking for a bike with a lot of techs tho i hope they provide new tech with their upcoming Avenger 400.