Reviews of Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

Style you get noticed on the road with the styling that new avenger cruise has. People turn back, slow down and watch the bike, some even ask for mileage and price. Stands out different in many parked vehicles.

Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox engine performance: throttle response is crisp. Very good pickup for a cruiser. Engine is smooth and refined. Seems more rev-ready.

Fuel economy i have driven the bike for around 350 kms and i am getting the fe of around 40-42 kmpl in city riding (before first service). Just that i drive below 60 kph on 5th gear and below 50 kph on 4th gear. Need to see if fe still improves after run-in period.

Gearbox gear shifting has been buttersmooth till now. With practice, you are easily able to find neutral. Gear shift happens well even if you press the foot very gently and there no noise during shift. Taller gear ratios have ensured you use 5th gear for stressfree cruising. Bike goes to 60 when on 5th gear easily and you won't notice! you need to ride the bike on proper gears else the engine slugs (when higher gear is engaged prematurely).

Ride quality & handling have driven little on highways. My most of the driving is in city. Ride quality is good due to relaxed seating posture and tall m shaped handle bar. Increased foam in the sear adds to comfort. Handling is eary and maneuveribility is good too. If you are used to any commuter bike or sports/naked bike earlier, you will feel the difference in handling in traffic for first 2-3 instances but after riding for some 100 kms, you will get used to it. I don't feel any problem now even in bumper-to-bumper traffic. If you are taller than 5'6", the wind blast from the optional wind shield will come directly to your helmet/face when you ride above 60 kmph. So, it is advisable not to install windshiled if you are a tall person.

Final words it's more than value for money. Many of my friends/relatives were stunned to know that such a nice and royal looking bike is available for just 93k (on road pune). They were thinking it should be around 1.5L or more this being a cruise bike.

The bike is very comfortable with great engine performance on long drives.

Areas of improvement i expected bajaj auto to modify engine of this new avenger (probably a detuned version of pulsar 200 ns) for still better performance. Hope to see the same in near future.

Rear pillion seat is still narrow which will not be very comfortable for the pillion during long rides.

Pros

crisp throttle response, power, comfort, looks/style, weelbase, improved breaking.

Cons

rear suspensions, pillion seat width.

I want to sell my bike because I have already 2 more two-wheelers that's why the bike's condition is very good only 10700 km driven. I am the first owner of the bike. 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.

About the Reviewer

Avenger cruise 220 is one of a kind cruiser in India. I personally has always been a fan of low height bike for cruising due to which I chose avenger to be my first bike in Feb., 2021 and bought it from local dealer taking delivery on the same day. Since then, it is used as a daily commute vehicle for a daily travel (on highway road) of 75 kms with an average mileage of 50 kmpl. Achieving this mileage requires quite a lot of pampering to bike like lubricating the chain every 500 kms, cleaning air filter every 1000kms and a weekly wash. It has a 220cc engine which is considered all good when compared to Royal Enfield bikes but the pick up gets compensated due to its lesser weight of 165 kg.
As reported by others it does ride smoothly until you reach the speed of 75 kmph. After that the body starts vibrating making it feel like you are forcing the engine however, I've touched the speed of 104 kmph on the same vehicle. The bike has a digital meter which has a bluish backlight that turns on with headlight. During daytime since the headlight if off, there is no backlight in digital meter which sometimes makes it difficult to read the meter while riding. In my opinion since the meter is digital, the company could have also provided gear indicator in it.
The first service was done after one month from the date of purchase. After completing a few kilometers following 1st service the virtual display started showing engine malfunction light due to which i took it to service center as recommended by user manual provided with vehicle. The service center deleted the error code using bosch toolkit and assured me that the problem is solved. However, the same error popped while riding, compelling me to take it to service center again. To solve this, they changed the o2 sensor in my 3rd visit to service center which proved to be a temporary solution. I informed the center about the reoccurring problem and they told me that the ecu of vehicle will be changed (after a wait of 15 days). Hence, in my 4th visit the ecu changed and engine malfunction light was gone.
For a while (after 2nd service on my 5th visit to service center) the bike rode smooth as a geisel until it stopped suddenly at a speed of 70kmph on highway with heavy traffic volume during peak rush hours leaving me stranded. Before buying this vehicle, i did a lot of research on its bs6 model which helped me self-diagnosing the cause of problem. It was found that the side stand sensor fell off (the bolt provided in side stand sensor is very short due to which the nut got loosened with time and fell off) while riding which made it impossible for bike to run (refer function of side stand sensor in bike). I had to hire a tempo to transport my bike (metaphorically a dead fish in water) to service centre (6th visit). It took about 15 days (again) for the service center to solve the problem as they didn’t have this part too in stock during which the bike stayed at centre.
After riding for 2 weeks from receiving my bike the engine malfunction light popped up again. I again informed the service center and they asked me that the wiring need to be replaced which was also out of stock and I had to wait for 15 days. As the time of truth came (7th visit), the wiring was replaced with new one which proved to be a fruitless solution compelling the mechanics to again replace the wiring with old one. Ironically, replacing the new wiring with old one did the trick.
The 3rd service (8th visit) was done in the month of November before 10,000 kms following which the engine malfunction light again showed up decreasing the average mileage of vehicle. This time it was found that the throttle body need to be cleaned (9th visit) and so they did.
Overall, apart from so much inconvenience caused by some design flaws of bike I like riding avenger cruise 220.

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Looks: totally subjective. Wish a more beefy fuel tank.Buying experience: average. Riding: very comfortable, i must say, on of the most comfortable seats in this price range. Seat is broad and well curved for support and movement. But pillion seat could have been more wider. Pillion comfort is not very good like rider comfort. the part i want to talk about is gearing, well.... I dont like the gearbox. Its okay, but not like yamaha or suzuki gearboxes. Shifting doesn't have that feel and accuracy. Very short gearing ratios, becomes cumbersome in city traffics, for example, 1st gear upto 10 to 15kmph, 2nd gear 15 to 25kmph, 3rd gear 20 to 35 kmph, 4th gear 30 to 50,55kmph, 5th is beyond 55kmph. So needs very frequent gear changing in city. Its not like gixer 250 where 3 rd gear is all u need in city.. If gear shifting is not done properly, bike doesnt pull and engine starts knocking. Simply, in city, you will be busy with gearbox. So city riding is bad in this bike with traffic. Also every gearing has sweet spot where there is minimal vibrations.During highway speeds, vibrations come beyond 70 to 80kmph. Upto 65 kmph, it gives smooth ride. So, if you are enthusiast and love to rev the engine this is not the bike. Go for gixer 250 or duke 200,250. Its a cruiser bike and it is for those who love highway relaxed cruising. But if we compare it to royal enfield classic 350 or thunderbird 350, avenger 220 is much more smooth engine. No vibrations on mirrors upto 80 to 90kmph. Servicing cost is cheap. Takes almost 600 to 700 rs for one service. Fuel economy is okay. Depends on how u ride the bike, gives best economy when, 55 to 65 kmph at 5th gear and 35 to 40kmph at 4th gear... Gives upto 32 to 35kmpl if ridden carefully. Don't rev hard and brake aggressively if u want more mileage. One very bad thing is bajaj did not provide rpm meter in avenger, but pulsars have rpm meter. Always try to ride below 4000rpm to get relaxed ride. I achieved 120kmph top speed, frankly it should not be done. I thik, upto 80 to 90 kmph speed is safe and adequate.Quality of parts are not good, well its cheap in price also compared to duke 200,250 nd gixer250. Many parts tend to get rust in rainy season.I have faced one gross issue with this bike, battery went down and i had to replace it with a new exide 9v solid state battery of 2000rs, at that time, lockdown was going on, so did not get any customer support. See, my bike is only 8 months old, and this battery issue is not expected from a bike of this price. I have also heard about battery issues of avenger from other guys in fb group. Replacing it with new battery has resolved all problems but this should not have occurred in first place within one year of buying.Headlights are decent and looks badass from distance.I recommend if u want to go for it, then take street bcs street 220 gives tubeless tyres. But cruise 220 gives more raised handlebar and upright posture.In mountains, best is 2nd and 3rd gears to pull this bike uphill.Pros: very comfortable, relaxed, big bike feeling and minimum vibration(compared to enfield bikes), also low seat height is good for short riders and novice riders, long seats help during bag packing in back seat.Cons: long base, so handling is not great in traffic, narrow streets and bad roads, cornering is not confidence inspiring, brakes are average and low end torque is not good.Verdict: its a bike for mature riders who loves comfortable speed highway cruising and touring, not a good performer in bad roads but absolutely gem in highways. Wish it would be available with dominar 400 engine and premium components.

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As this bike is from bajaj buying experience is very good
second thing riding experience is so good very comfortable but if you are tall like more than 6.4
you will face some problems,
look is very cool like a don really a eye catcher whenever i take my bike in market most of the people stare it as it has engine of pulsar 220 it has lot of power of 19.5 bhp which is very good if we compare it to bullet 350 its 350cc engine produces same bhp and avenger looks so classy and stylish and it will not suit on thin people
good Servicing by bajaj and maintenance is also not so much means low maintenance cost
there are no problem at all in this bike
power is good
handling is good
riding experience is best in all the bikes i have ride
comfort level is like 1000 percent
cons
heat problem but it will be reduced after 1st service.

About the Reviewer

Wild look..Mersal bike...Makes me proud..When i'm driving i'm feel like a man..Amazing feel..Smooth engine..Great balance even 130 km speed..It's my favourite bike..After a year its feel like a new bike..When you are driving every body's looks you..Because of this bajaj avenger cruise 220..Low maintenance..Feel like a best friend.

About the Reviewer

"it cannot be done" they told me. and i proved them wrong. march 2017, took a lone ride from mumbai to churachandpur in manipur , about 4000km. took me around 70 riding hours in 7 days to complete the journey. rode like the wind without a single glitch along the way. easily reach 130-150kmph. thank you bajaj for the awesome experience. it was a journey of a lifetime...

About the Reviewer

2.Riding experience -.

Good speed 110-130 last but unbelievable riding . Without tired 250 km at a time . No vibration in engine and balanced. It is for long distance riding . Light sound. Good looking golden colour. It is attractive for the every one . I feel more convenient for long driving.

About the Reviewer

Bajaj has one of the smoothest purchase process. Cheap and quality parts and good after sale service. As far as the gear box is concerned, i wish they rectify the issue, it is very hard and unpredictable. The stock battery will give one a lots of headache. Once to change it there will be no issue. Rear stock tyre grips less on wet roads so, be careful. Now coming to the good part, you will enjoy the ride comfort, no other bike in this price range or even in higher price can provide that kind of comfort. Best bike for daily commute and weekend trips.

About the Reviewer

Style you get noticed on the road with the styling that new avenger cruise has. People turn back, slow down and watch the bike, some even ask for mileage and price. Stands out different in many parked vehicles.

Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox engine performance: throttle response is crisp. Very good pickup for a cruiser. Engine is smooth and refined. Seems more rev-ready.

Fuel economy i have driven the bike for around 350 kms and i am getting the fe of around 40-42 kmpl in city riding (before first service). Just that i drive below 60 kph on 5th gear and below 50 kph on 4th gear. Need to see if fe still improves after run-in period.

Gearbox gear shifting has been buttersmooth till now. With practice, you are easily able to find neutral. Gear shift happens well even if you press the foot very gently and there no noise during shift. Taller gear ratios have ensured you use 5th gear for stressfree cruising. Bike goes to 60 when on 5th gear easily and you won't notice! you need to ride the bike on proper gears else the engine slugs (when higher gear is engaged prematurely).

Ride quality & handling have driven little on highways. My most of the driving is in city. Ride quality is good due to relaxed seating posture and tall m shaped handle bar. Increased foam in the sear adds to comfort. Handling is eary and maneuveribility is good too. If you are used to any commuter bike or sports/naked bike earlier, you will feel the difference in handling in traffic for first 2-3 instances but after riding for some 100 kms, you will get used to it. I don't feel any problem now even in bumper-to-bumper traffic. If you are taller than 5'6", the wind blast from the optional wind shield will come directly to your helmet/face when you ride above 60 kmph. So, it is advisable not to install windshiled if you are a tall person.

Final words it's more than value for money. Many of my friends/relatives were stunned to know that such a nice and royal looking bike is available for just 93k (on road pune). They were thinking it should be around 1.5L or more this being a cruise bike.

The bike is very comfortable with great engine performance on long drives.

Areas of improvement i expected bajaj auto to modify engine of this new avenger (probably a detuned version of pulsar 200 ns) for still better performance. Hope to see the same in near future.

Rear pillion seat is still narrow which will not be very comfortable for the pillion during long rides.

Pros

crisp throttle response, power, comfort, looks/style, weelbase, improved breaking.

Cons

rear suspensions, pillion seat width.

I want to sell my bike because I have already 2 more two-wheelers that's why the bike's condition is very good only 10700 km driven. I am the first owner of the bike. 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.

About the Reviewer

Avenger cruise 220 is one of a kind cruiser in India. I personally has always been a fan of low height bike for cruising due to which I chose avenger to be my first bike in Feb., 2021 and bought it from local dealer taking delivery on the same day. Since then, it is used as a daily commute vehicle for a daily travel (on highway road) of 75 kms with an average mileage of 50 kmpl. Achieving this mileage requires quite a lot of pampering to bike like lubricating the chain every 500 kms, cleaning air filter every 1000kms and a weekly wash. It has a 220cc engine which is considered all good when compared to Royal Enfield bikes but the pick up gets compensated due to its lesser weight of 165 kg.
As reported by others it does ride smoothly until you reach the speed of 75 kmph. After that the body starts vibrating making it feel like you are forcing the engine however, I've touched the speed of 104 kmph on the same vehicle. The bike has a digital meter which has a bluish backlight that turns on with headlight. During daytime since the headlight if off, there is no backlight in digital meter which sometimes makes it difficult to read the meter while riding. In my opinion since the meter is digital, the company could have also provided gear indicator in it.
The first service was done after one month from the date of purchase. After completing a few kilometers following 1st service the virtual display started showing engine malfunction light due to which i took it to service center as recommended by user manual provided with vehicle. The service center deleted the error code using bosch toolkit and assured me that the problem is solved. However, the same error popped while riding, compelling me to take it to service center again. To solve this, they changed the o2 sensor in my 3rd visit to service center which proved to be a temporary solution. I informed the center about the reoccurring problem and they told me that the ecu of vehicle will be changed (after a wait of 15 days). Hence, in my 4th visit the ecu changed and engine malfunction light was gone.
For a while (after 2nd service on my 5th visit to service center) the bike rode smooth as a geisel until it stopped suddenly at a speed of 70kmph on highway with heavy traffic volume during peak rush hours leaving me stranded. Before buying this vehicle, i did a lot of research on its bs6 model which helped me self-diagnosing the cause of problem. It was found that the side stand sensor fell off (the bolt provided in side stand sensor is very short due to which the nut got loosened with time and fell off) while riding which made it impossible for bike to run (refer function of side stand sensor in bike). I had to hire a tempo to transport my bike (metaphorically a dead fish in water) to service centre (6th visit). It took about 15 days (again) for the service center to solve the problem as they didn’t have this part too in stock during which the bike stayed at centre.
After riding for 2 weeks from receiving my bike the engine malfunction light popped up again. I again informed the service center and they asked me that the wiring need to be replaced which was also out of stock and I had to wait for 15 days. As the time of truth came (7th visit), the wiring was replaced with new one which proved to be a fruitless solution compelling the mechanics to again replace the wiring with old one. Ironically, replacing the new wiring with old one did the trick.
The 3rd service (8th visit) was done in the month of November before 10,000 kms following which the engine malfunction light again showed up decreasing the average mileage of vehicle. This time it was found that the throttle body need to be cleaned (9th visit) and so they did.
Overall, apart from so much inconvenience caused by some design flaws of bike I like riding avenger cruise 220.

About the Reviewer

Looks: totally subjective. Wish a more beefy fuel tank.Buying experience: average. Riding: very comfortable, i must say, on of the most comfortable seats in this price range. Seat is broad and well curved for support and movement. But pillion seat could have been more wider. Pillion comfort is not very good like rider comfort. the part i want to talk about is gearing, well.... I dont like the gearbox. Its okay, but not like yamaha or suzuki gearboxes. Shifting doesn't have that feel and accuracy. Very short gearing ratios, becomes cumbersome in city traffics, for example, 1st gear upto 10 to 15kmph, 2nd gear 15 to 25kmph, 3rd gear 20 to 35 kmph, 4th gear 30 to 50,55kmph, 5th is beyond 55kmph. So needs very frequent gear changing in city. Its not like gixer 250 where 3 rd gear is all u need in city.. If gear shifting is not done properly, bike doesnt pull and engine starts knocking. Simply, in city, you will be busy with gearbox. So city riding is bad in this bike with traffic. Also every gearing has sweet spot where there is minimal vibrations.During highway speeds, vibrations come beyond 70 to 80kmph. Upto 65 kmph, it gives smooth ride. So, if you are enthusiast and love to rev the engine this is not the bike. Go for gixer 250 or duke 200,250. Its a cruiser bike and it is for those who love highway relaxed cruising. But if we compare it to royal enfield classic 350 or thunderbird 350, avenger 220 is much more smooth engine. No vibrations on mirrors upto 80 to 90kmph. Servicing cost is cheap. Takes almost 600 to 700 rs for one service. Fuel economy is okay. Depends on how u ride the bike, gives best economy when, 55 to 65 kmph at 5th gear and 35 to 40kmph at 4th gear... Gives upto 32 to 35kmpl if ridden carefully. Don't rev hard and brake aggressively if u want more mileage. One very bad thing is bajaj did not provide rpm meter in avenger, but pulsars have rpm meter. Always try to ride below 4000rpm to get relaxed ride. I achieved 120kmph top speed, frankly it should not be done. I thik, upto 80 to 90 kmph speed is safe and adequate.Quality of parts are not good, well its cheap in price also compared to duke 200,250 nd gixer250. Many parts tend to get rust in rainy season.I have faced one gross issue with this bike, battery went down and i had to replace it with a new exide 9v solid state battery of 2000rs, at that time, lockdown was going on, so did not get any customer support. See, my bike is only 8 months old, and this battery issue is not expected from a bike of this price. I have also heard about battery issues of avenger from other guys in fb group. Replacing it with new battery has resolved all problems but this should not have occurred in first place within one year of buying.Headlights are decent and looks badass from distance.I recommend if u want to go for it, then take street bcs street 220 gives tubeless tyres. But cruise 220 gives more raised handlebar and upright posture.In mountains, best is 2nd and 3rd gears to pull this bike uphill.Pros: very comfortable, relaxed, big bike feeling and minimum vibration(compared to enfield bikes), also low seat height is good for short riders and novice riders, long seats help during bag packing in back seat.Cons: long base, so handling is not great in traffic, narrow streets and bad roads, cornering is not confidence inspiring, brakes are average and low end torque is not good.Verdict: its a bike for mature riders who loves comfortable speed highway cruising and touring, not a good performer in bad roads but absolutely gem in highways. Wish it would be available with dominar 400 engine and premium components.

About the Reviewer

As this bike is from bajaj buying experience is very good
second thing riding experience is so good very comfortable but if you are tall like more than 6.4
you will face some problems,
look is very cool like a don really a eye catcher whenever i take my bike in market most of the people stare it as it has engine of pulsar 220 it has lot of power of 19.5 bhp which is very good if we compare it to bullet 350 its 350cc engine produces same bhp and avenger looks so classy and stylish and it will not suit on thin people
good Servicing by bajaj and maintenance is also not so much means low maintenance cost
there are no problem at all in this bike
power is good
handling is good
riding experience is best in all the bikes i have ride
comfort level is like 1000 percent
cons
heat problem but it will be reduced after 1st service.

About the Reviewer

Wild look..Mersal bike...Makes me proud..When i'm driving i'm feel like a man..Amazing feel..Smooth engine..Great balance even 130 km speed..It's my favourite bike..After a year its feel like a new bike..When you are driving every body's looks you..Because of this bajaj avenger cruise 220..Low maintenance..Feel like a best friend.

About the Reviewer

"it cannot be done" they told me. and i proved them wrong. march 2017, took a lone ride from mumbai to churachandpur in manipur , about 4000km. took me around 70 riding hours in 7 days to complete the journey. rode like the wind without a single glitch along the way. easily reach 130-150kmph. thank you bajaj for the awesome experience. it was a journey of a lifetime...

About the Reviewer

2.Riding experience -.

Good speed 110-130 last but unbelievable riding . Without tired 250 km at a time . No vibration in engine and balanced. It is for long distance riding . Light sound. Good looking golden colour. It is attractive for the every one . I feel more convenient for long driving.

About the Reviewer

Bajaj has one of the smoothest purchase process. Cheap and quality parts and good after sale service. As far as the gear box is concerned, i wish they rectify the issue, it is very hard and unpredictable. The stock battery will give one a lots of headache. Once to change it there will be no issue. Rear stock tyre grips less on wet roads so, be careful. Now coming to the good part, you will enjoy the ride comfort, no other bike in this price range or even in higher price can provide that kind of comfort. Best bike for daily commute and weekend trips.

About the Reviewer

Style you get noticed on the road with the styling that new avenger cruise has. People turn back, slow down and watch the bike, some even ask for mileage and price. Stands out different in many parked vehicles.

Engine performance, fuel economy and gearbox engine performance: throttle response is crisp. Very good pickup for a cruiser. Engine is smooth and refined. Seems more rev-ready.

Fuel economy i have driven the bike for around 350 kms and i am getting the fe of around 40-42 kmpl in city riding (before first service). Just that i drive below 60 kph on 5th gear and below 50 kph on 4th gear. Need to see if fe still improves after run-in period.

Gearbox gear shifting has been buttersmooth till now. With practice, you are easily able to find neutral. Gear shift happens well even if you press the foot very gently and there no noise during shift. Taller gear ratios have ensured you use 5th gear for stressfree cruising. Bike goes to 60 when on 5th gear easily and you won't notice! you need to ride the bike on proper gears else the engine slugs (when higher gear is engaged prematurely).

Ride quality & handling have driven little on highways. My most of the driving is in city. Ride quality is good due to relaxed seating posture and tall m shaped handle bar. Increased foam in the sear adds to comfort. Handling is eary and maneuveribility is good too. If you are used to any commuter bike or sports/naked bike earlier, you will feel the difference in handling in traffic for first 2-3 instances but after riding for some 100 kms, you will get used to it. I don't feel any problem now even in bumper-to-bumper traffic. If you are taller than 5'6", the wind blast from the optional wind shield will come directly to your helmet/face when you ride above 60 kmph. So, it is advisable not to install windshiled if you are a tall person.

Final words it's more than value for money. Many of my friends/relatives were stunned to know that such a nice and royal looking bike is available for just 93k (on road pune). They were thinking it should be around 1.5L or more this being a cruise bike.

The bike is very comfortable with great engine performance on long drives.

Areas of improvement i expected bajaj auto to modify engine of this new avenger (probably a detuned version of pulsar 200 ns) for still better performance. Hope to see the same in near future.

Rear pillion seat is still narrow which will not be very comfortable for the pillion during long rides.

Pros

crisp throttle response, power, comfort, looks/style, weelbase, improved breaking.

Cons

rear suspensions, pillion seat width.

I want to sell my bike because I have already 2 more two-wheelers that's why the bike's condition is very good only 10700 km driven. I am the first owner of the bike. 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.

About the Reviewer

Avenger cruise 220 is one of a kind cruiser in India. I personally has always been a fan of low height bike for cruising due to which I chose avenger to be my first bike in Feb., 2021 and bought it from local dealer taking delivery on the same day. Since then, it is used as a daily commute vehicle for a daily travel (on highway road) of 75 kms with an average mileage of 50 kmpl. Achieving this mileage requires quite a lot of pampering to bike like lubricating the chain every 500 kms, cleaning air filter every 1000kms and a weekly wash. It has a 220cc engine which is considered all good when compared to Royal Enfield bikes but the pick up gets compensated due to its lesser weight of 165 kg.
As reported by others it does ride smoothly until you reach the speed of 75 kmph. After that the body starts vibrating making it feel like you are forcing the engine however, I've touched the speed of 104 kmph on the same vehicle. The bike has a digital meter which has a bluish backlight that turns on with headlight. During daytime since the headlight if off, there is no backlight in digital meter which sometimes makes it difficult to read the meter while riding. In my opinion since the meter is digital, the company could have also provided gear indicator in it.
The first service was done after one month from the date of purchase. After completing a few kilometers following 1st service the virtual display started showing engine malfunction light due to which i took it to service center as recommended by user manual provided with vehicle. The service center deleted the error code using bosch toolkit and assured me that the problem is solved. However, the same error popped while riding, compelling me to take it to service center again. To solve this, they changed the o2 sensor in my 3rd visit to service center which proved to be a temporary solution. I informed the center about the reoccurring problem and they told me that the ecu of vehicle will be changed (after a wait of 15 days). Hence, in my 4th visit the ecu changed and engine malfunction light was gone.
For a while (after 2nd service on my 5th visit to service center) the bike rode smooth as a geisel until it stopped suddenly at a speed of 70kmph on highway with heavy traffic volume during peak rush hours leaving me stranded. Before buying this vehicle, i did a lot of research on its bs6 model which helped me self-diagnosing the cause of problem. It was found that the side stand sensor fell off (the bolt provided in side stand sensor is very short due to which the nut got loosened with time and fell off) while riding which made it impossible for bike to run (refer function of side stand sensor in bike). I had to hire a tempo to transport my bike (metaphorically a dead fish in water) to service centre (6th visit). It took about 15 days (again) for the service center to solve the problem as they didn’t have this part too in stock during which the bike stayed at centre.
After riding for 2 weeks from receiving my bike the engine malfunction light popped up again. I again informed the service center and they asked me that the wiring need to be replaced which was also out of stock and I had to wait for 15 days. As the time of truth came (7th visit), the wiring was replaced with new one which proved to be a fruitless solution compelling the mechanics to again replace the wiring with old one. Ironically, replacing the new wiring with old one did the trick.
The 3rd service (8th visit) was done in the month of November before 10,000 kms following which the engine malfunction light again showed up decreasing the average mileage of vehicle. This time it was found that the throttle body need to be cleaned (9th visit) and so they did.
Overall, apart from so much inconvenience caused by some design flaws of bike I like riding avenger cruise 220.

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Looks: totally subjective. Wish a more beefy fuel tank.Buying experience: average. Riding: very comfortable, i must say, on of the most comfortable seats in this price range. Seat is broad and well curved for support and movement. But pillion seat could have been more wider. Pillion comfort is not very good like rider comfort. the part i want to talk about is gearing, well.... I dont like the gearbox. Its okay, but not like yamaha or suzuki gearboxes. Shifting doesn't have that feel and accuracy. Very short gearing ratios, becomes cumbersome in city traffics, for example, 1st gear upto 10 to 15kmph, 2nd gear 15 to 25kmph, 3rd gear 20 to 35 kmph, 4th gear 30 to 50,55kmph, 5th is beyond 55kmph. So needs very frequent gear changing in city. Its not like gixer 250 where 3 rd gear is all u need in city.. If gear shifting is not done properly, bike doesnt pull and engine starts knocking. Simply, in city, you will be busy with gearbox. So city riding is bad in this bike with traffic. Also every gearing has sweet spot where there is minimal vibrations.During highway speeds, vibrations come beyond 70 to 80kmph. Upto 65 kmph, it gives smooth ride. So, if you are enthusiast and love to rev the engine this is not the bike. Go for gixer 250 or duke 200,250. Its a cruiser bike and it is for those who love highway relaxed cruising. But if we compare it to royal enfield classic 350 or thunderbird 350, avenger 220 is much more smooth engine. No vibrations on mirrors upto 80 to 90kmph. Servicing cost is cheap. Takes almost 600 to 700 rs for one service. Fuel economy is okay. Depends on how u ride the bike, gives best economy when, 55 to 65 kmph at 5th gear and 35 to 40kmph at 4th gear... Gives upto 32 to 35kmpl if ridden carefully. Don't rev hard and brake aggressively if u want more mileage. One very bad thing is bajaj did not provide rpm meter in avenger, but pulsars have rpm meter. Always try to ride below 4000rpm to get relaxed ride. I achieved 120kmph top speed, frankly it should not be done. I thik, upto 80 to 90 kmph speed is safe and adequate.Quality of parts are not good, well its cheap in price also compared to duke 200,250 nd gixer250. Many parts tend to get rust in rainy season.I have faced one gross issue with this bike, battery went down and i had to replace it with a new exide 9v solid state battery of 2000rs, at that time, lockdown was going on, so did not get any customer support. See, my bike is only 8 months old, and this battery issue is not expected from a bike of this price. I have also heard about battery issues of avenger from other guys in fb group. Replacing it with new battery has resolved all problems but this should not have occurred in first place within one year of buying.Headlights are decent and looks badass from distance.I recommend if u want to go for it, then take street bcs street 220 gives tubeless tyres. But cruise 220 gives more raised handlebar and upright posture.In mountains, best is 2nd and 3rd gears to pull this bike uphill.Pros: very comfortable, relaxed, big bike feeling and minimum vibration(compared to enfield bikes), also low seat height is good for short riders and novice riders, long seats help during bag packing in back seat.Cons: long base, so handling is not great in traffic, narrow streets and bad roads, cornering is not confidence inspiring, brakes are average and low end torque is not good.Verdict: its a bike for mature riders who loves comfortable speed highway cruising and touring, not a good performer in bad roads but absolutely gem in highways. Wish it would be available with dominar 400 engine and premium components.

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As this bike is from bajaj buying experience is very good
second thing riding experience is so good very comfortable but if you are tall like more than 6.4
you will face some problems,
look is very cool like a don really a eye catcher whenever i take my bike in market most of the people stare it as it has engine of pulsar 220 it has lot of power of 19.5 bhp which is very good if we compare it to bullet 350 its 350cc engine produces same bhp and avenger looks so classy and stylish and it will not suit on thin people
good Servicing by bajaj and maintenance is also not so much means low maintenance cost
there are no problem at all in this bike
power is good
handling is good
riding experience is best in all the bikes i have ride
comfort level is like 1000 percent
cons
heat problem but it will be reduced after 1st service.

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Wild look..Mersal bike...Makes me proud..When i'm driving i'm feel like a man..Amazing feel..Smooth engine..Great balance even 130 km speed..It's my favourite bike..After a year its feel like a new bike..When you are driving every body's looks you..Because of this bajaj avenger cruise 220..Low maintenance..Feel like a best friend.

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"it cannot be done" they told me. and i proved them wrong. march 2017, took a lone ride from mumbai to churachandpur in manipur , about 4000km. took me around 70 riding hours in 7 days to complete the journey. rode like the wind without a single glitch along the way. easily reach 130-150kmph. thank you bajaj for the awesome experience. it was a journey of a lifetime...

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2.Riding experience -.

Good speed 110-130 last but unbelievable riding . Without tired 250 km at a time . No vibration in engine and balanced. It is for long distance riding . Light sound. Good looking golden colour. It is attractive for the every one . I feel more convenient for long driving.

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Bajaj has one of the smoothest purchase process. Cheap and quality parts and good after sale service. As far as the gear box is concerned, i wish they rectify the issue, it is very hard and unpredictable. The stock battery will give one a lots of headache. Once to change it there will be no issue. Rear stock tyre grips less on wet roads so, be careful. Now coming to the good part, you will enjoy the ride comfort, no other bike in this price range or even in higher price can provide that kind of comfort. Best bike for daily commute and weekend trips.

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