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'{{Short description|Indian cruiser bike by Bajaj Auto}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}} {{Infobox Motorcycle | image = Bajaj Avenger_220_DTS-i.jpg | name = Avenger | manufacturer = [[Bajaj Auto]] | production = 2005–present | class = [[Cruiser (motorcycle)|Cruiser]] | platform = Twin spark DTS-i | engine = {{cvt|219.89|cc|abbr=on}} [[oil cooling|oil-cooled]], [[four-stroke cycle]], twin Spark, 2 valve, DTS-i engine<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.bajajauto.com/motor-bikes/avenger-cruise-220/features | title=Balaj Avenger Cruise 220 Features | publisher=Balaj Auto | access-date=22 July 2018 }}</ref><br />{{cvt|150|cc|abbr=on}} [[Air-cooled engine|air-coole]] | transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] (1-down, 4-up) | power = | torque = | length = {{cvt|2195|mm|in|abbr=on}} | width = {{cvt|806|mm|in|abbr=on}} | height = {{cvt|1070|mm|in|abbr=on}} | ground_distance = {{convert|169|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} | dry_weight = | wheelbase = {{convert|1475|mm|in|abbr=on}} | fuel_capacity = {{convert|14|L|abbr=on}} | suspension = [[Telescopic fork|Telescopic]] front, 140&nbsp;mm travel; adjustable rear shock, 90&nbsp;mm travel<br>17-inch front tyre, 15-inch rear | brakes = 260&nbsp;mm hydraulic disk front; drum rear | turn_radius = | predecessor = [[Kawasaki Eliminator]] | successor = | aka = | related = |slogan = "Feel Like God" }} [[File:Bajaj Avenger street 150.jpg|alt=street 150cc|thumb|304x304px|Bajaj Avenger Street 150cc]] The '''Bajaj Avenger''' is a [[Cruiser (motorcycle)|cruiser]] style [[motorcycle]] designed and manufactured by [[Bajaj Auto]] in India. It draws the styling and other design cues from the [[Kawasaki Eliminator]] which had an air-cooled, single-cylinder [[Kawasaki motorcycles|Kawasaki]] engine and was sold at a premium. It was launched with a 180&nbsp;cc engine, which has subsequently been increased to 200&nbsp;cc and then 220&nbsp;cc. ==1st generation (2005–2015)== === Avenger 180 === To gain a strategic position in the premium segment, Bajaj engineers replaced the Kawasaki engine with underpowered, 178.6&nbsp;cc DTS-i engine from the [[Bajaj Pulsar]] sportbike. However, the engine had to be re-tuned to suit the torque-demanding characteristics of a cruiser. The bike was launched on 10 June 2005.<ref name=blonnet2005>{{citation|url=http://www.blonnet.com/2005/05/24/stories/2005052401710200.htm|date=23 May 2005|publisher=[[Business Line|The Hindu Business Line]]|title=Bajaj Auto to launch Avenger on 6th September by Rahul Bajaj|access-date=30 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212173006/http://www.blonnet.com/2005/05/24/stories/2005052401710200.htm|archive-date=12 February 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is also the first cruiser developed by an Indian company. The wheelbase is {{convert|1475|mm|abbr=on}}. Mileage around 45 kmpl === Avenger 200=== The Avenger was upgraded in 2007 with an increase in engine capacity to 200&nbsp;cc. The oil-cooled engine was a modified version of that fitted to the Pulsar 200.<ref name=blonnet2007>{{citation|url=http://www.blonnet.com/iw/2007/10/14/stories/2007101450841700.htm|publisher=The Hindu Business Line|date=14 October 2007|title=Bajaj Avenger 200: Back with a vengeance|access-date=30 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100123171601/http://www.blonnet.com/iw/2007/10/14/stories/2007101450841700.htm|archive-date=23 January 2010|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Avenger 200 features a modified engine of Pulsar 200, delivering 0.5&nbsp;bhp power and 0.4 kgf·m (4 N·m) torque less than the Pulsar. The bike has a top speed of {{convert|114|km/h|abbr=on}}. It does {{convert|0|to|60|km/h|abbr=on}} in 5.18&nbsp;seconds and {{convert|0|to|100|km/h|abbr=on}} in 20.03&nbsp;seconds.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tests-Avenge this!|url=http://www.bsmotoring.com/news/bajaj-avenger-200-dtsi/232/1}}</ref> ===[https://www.drivio.in/bajaj/avenger-cruise-220 Avenger 220]=== In July 2010, Bajaj launched a 220&nbsp;cc version of Bajaj Avenger, with slight changes in its dial in tank showing indicators, fuel level, status and headlight. It comes in various colors and with an oil-cooled radiator for its engine. Avenger 220 gives an average of 35–40&nbsp;km/L. Top Speed 135&nbsp;km/h Its gross weight is approx 185&nbsp;kg. And Kerb weight is approx 154&nbsp;kg. Cruising speed is 70–80&nbsp;km/h with mileage of 40&nbsp;km/L on highways and hills like to mountain areas. Tank capacity is 14 L. Avenger 220 is a successful cruiser in India when compared with others with reliability, price tag, performance, maintenance cost, power and glamour. These models are now discontinued. == 2nd generation (2015–2017) == The bikes got a completely new makeover, with new design elements such as a new Avenger insignia, paint jobs, alloy wheels etc.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/auto/news/new-bajaj-avenger-street-150-street-220-cruise-220-bikes-launched-priced-between-rs-75000-rs-84000/224861/|title=New Bajaj Avenger Street 150, Street 220, Cruise 220 bikes launched; priced between Rs 75,000 – Rs 84,000|date=2015-10-27|work=The Financial Express|access-date=2017-12-20|language=en-US}}</ref> Two versions, Street and Cruise, were introduced, with the former designed as a cross between a cruiser and a city bike in terms of handlebar positioning and handling etc., while the latter being a more textbook cruiser. The Street came with two engine options: 150 cc and 220 cc, while the Cruise comes only with a 220 cc engine. ===Avenger Street 150=== It comes with a 150cc engine. It was launched on 2015 October along with Avenger Street 220 and Avenger 220 Cruise. It works on carburettor system. It has an impressive mileage of 45&nbsp;km/L and draws a top speed of 117&nbsp;km/h. Avenger 150 street requires 1150 mL of Engine oil to refill at servicing. ===Avenger Street 220=== It has the same engine and specifications as its predecessors, but the engine has been detuned to produce more torque in the mid revs. Matte black paint can be seen across the bike with blackened alloy wheels, side mirrors and a back fender too, with white striped decals running down the length of the bike. It comes with a newly designed street control handlebar, wider tyres and a 260mm front disc brake. It boasts a top speed of 120&nbsp;km/h and accelerates from 0 to 100&nbsp;km/h in 12.3 seconds. It works on Carburetor injection system unlike its 150cc brother. The Avenger street has an orange backlit digital meter. ===Avenger Cruise 220=== This bike is similar to the outgoing Avenger 220 model with a few cosmetic changes. There is a new Avenger insignia and more chrome addition in the form of oil cooler and horn. An optional windshield is also available.<ref name=NDTV_220>{{cite web|website=Cars and Bikes NDTV|title=Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and Street 150 Review|url=http://auto.ndtv.com/reviews/bajaj-avenger-cruise-220-and-street-150-review-1249634|access-date=13 December 2015}}</ref> The Avenger Cruise 220 is closest to the classical cruiser look among the 3 variants released. The Avenger Cruise has ergonomic changes in its handlebar when compared to its predecessors thereby giving it more cruise like riding feel for the rider. The Avenger Cruise has a blue back lit digital meter. Currently its available in Ebony Black and Desert Gold colors. The Avenger 220 Street shares several features with the Avenger 160 Street, including a small front cowl (instead of a huge flyscreen), a grab rail made of black alloy in place of a chrome pillion backrest, and a 17-inch front and 15-inch rear alloy wheel combination. Though both have telltale lights on the tank, the Avenger Street 220 features a much more modern looking single-pod fully digital console, rather than the Street 160's rather dated looking analogue console. <ref>{{Cite web |title=The Bajaj Avenger 220 Street Has Made A Comeback! |url=https://www.drivio.in/news/bajaj-avenger-220-street-relaunched-in-india |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Drivio |language=en}}</ref> == 3rd generation (January 2018 – present) == The third generation of the widely successful Avenger required an update in order to deal with competition such as the Suzuki Intruder, which was launched in Q3, 2017. With this update, the 150 cc version was retired in favour of a 180 cc version.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/2018-bajaj-avenger-180-to-be-priced-from-rs-83400-407301|title=2018 Bajaj Avenger 180 to be priced from Rs 83,400 and exclusive new images of the cruiser - Autocar India|website=www.autocarindia.com|language=en|access-date=2018-02-15}}</ref> The third generation brought with it a slew of design changes such as a new headlamp with LED DRLs. A digital instrument cluster, backlit with blue on the Cruise and Orange on the Street, is also a recent addition. There is also a new tall shroud that shields the instrument cluster from direct sunlight. The new cluster gets a speedometer, two trip meters, fuel gauge and a service reminder. The back grab rail for the Street version has been revamped too.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cartoq.com/2018-bajaj-avenger-launched-price-revealed/|title=2018 Bajaj Avenger launched, price revealed|date=2018-01-18|work=CarToq - India’s #1 auto content site|access-date=2018-02-15|language=en-US}}</ref> The Avenger insignia has also been changed and made bigger. There are new graphics and colours for all three variants, too: Avenger Cruise 220: Auburn Black, Moon White Avenger Street 220: Matt Black, Matt White Avenger Street 180: Red, Black<ref name=":0" /> Apart from these, there are no mechanical changes to any of the bikes. In May 2019, Bajaj launched Avenger Street 160 ABS. The bike was launched in two colors - Ebony Black and Spicy Red. ==The Avenger Gods== The Avenger Gods, also known as TAG, is the official (as in promoted by Bajaj Motorcycles) biker club for Bajaj Avenger riders. TAG organizes group rides for all enthusiasts. There are also many other Avenger biker clubs throughout the country like Avenger Motorcycle Club, Bajaj Avenger Club and so on.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Motoring/for-the-love-of-leisure-bikingmot/article6426802.ece|title=For the love of leisure biking|last=Ganguly|first=Nivedita|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=2017-02-16|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.oneindia.com/india/bengalurus-biking-community-to-celebrate-world-motorcycle-day-in-a-big-2125860.html|title=Bengaluru’s biking community to celebrate World Motorcycle Day in a big way|newspaper=www.oneindia.com|access-date=2017-02-16|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.avengermotorcycle.club|title=Avenger Motorcycle Club website}}</ref> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *[https://www.bajajauto.com/motor-bikes/avenger-cruise-220/home Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20190218201944/https://www.bajajauto.com/motor-bikes/avenger-street-220/home Bajaj Avenger Street 220] *[https://web.archive.org/web/20190218201944/https://www.bajajauto.com/motor-bikes/avenger-street-220/home Bajaj Avenger Street 180] {{Bajaj motorcycles}} [[Category:Bajaj motorcycles|Avenger]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] [[Category:Motorcycles introduced in 2005]]'