Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise launched in India at Rs 84,000

The Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise has been launched in India at Rs 84,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Pegged as a leisure cruising motorcycle, the Avenger 220 Cruise has been given a host of cosmetic updates and better ergonomics to give a fresh lease of life.

Though the Avenger 220 Cruise continues with the quintessential cruiser styling of the previous model, it gets a healthy dose of chrome to give it a new and distinct character. Bajaj has updated the motorcycle with a new high bass exhaust, a softer seat, wider rear tyre, redesigned mirrors, spoked chrome wheels and a chrome cover for the oil cooler. The instrument console now gets a digital display along with an analogue speedometer. The low slung seat, long wheelbase, new windshield and new sweptback handlebars all aim to make it a comfortable long distance touring motorcycle. A brand new insignia finds its place on the fuel tank, alongside flashy chrome decals.

Contrary to the previous rumours about the new 200cc triple-spark powertrain, Bajaj has decided to continue using the tried and tested 220cc DTS-i engine from the Pulsar 220. This single-cylinder oil-cooled mill delivers 19bhp and 17Nm of torque through a five-speed transmission. The engine has been tuned to offer better low-end and mid-range torque to improve the motorcycle’s usability in the cities.

The Avenger 220 Cruise will be offered in a single divine black paint scheme. Deliveries of the Avenger 220 Cruise, along with the two new Avenger Street models, will commence from today.