Bajaj Avenger

Bajaj Avenger Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

The Bajaj Avenger is cruiser bike and one should not buy it for economical mileage. It may hardly give a fuel economy of around 35 kmpl in city. The fuel tank capacity of the bike is 14 litres with a reserve capacity of 3.4 litres.

Bajaj Avenger Colors

The cruiser bike is available in four attractive shades which include: plasma blue, cocktail wine red, mist grey silver and midnight black. The body paint is painted at front fender, fuel tank, side panels and rear side panels. Other body parts are in a nice blend of silver and black hues. The rear view mirrors are in silver shade.

Acceleration and Pick up of Bajaj Avenger

Bajaj Avenger, the cruiser bike is equipped with 198.8 cc 4 Stroke, DTS-i Oil Cooled Engine which belts out a peak power of 17.51 PS at 8,000 rpm and generates a maximum torque of 16.78 Nm at 6,000 rpm. The result is crisp throttle response for consistent engine output for varying load and speed conditions at different levels of acceleration. It also ensures more power and more mileage with cleaner emissions. The maximum speed of the Bajaj Avenger is 115 kmph. The cruiser bike can chase the sprint of 0-60 kmph in mere 5.9 seconds.

Appearance of Bajaj Avenger

Bajaj Avenger 220cc comes loaded with air/oil cooled engine and has an attractive look with standard parts and advanced technology. Harley Davidson bikes in India are far better in looks but price tag is higher. The classic look of the Bajaj Avenger is enhanced by a large windshield and long handlebars. It is supported by long backrest for passenger.

The front face of the Bajaj Avenger is awesome with large transparent windshield in white shade which is optional. The round headlamp is an example of classic touch for Avenger. Bajaj Avenger is smaller in size but gives clear visibility. Round shape turn indicators are shaped in accordance with headlamp. The indicators are in bright yellow colour. The front tyre is covered with a long body colour fender whereas the tail of the fender is black plastic material. An analogue speed meter in single pod just over the headlamp seems fantastic. Right above the handlebars, silver coloured rectangular rear view mirrors add classy looking of the cruiser. Levers are also in aluminium.

The fuel tank is larger and houses fuel gauge and other indicators in mechanical type. The fuel gauge and other indicators casing is in bright steel. The Bajaj Avenger is decorated with a few stickers at tank, side panels and front and rear mudguards. The 'Bajaj DTS-i' is en-craved at the engine which is clearly viewed and bold and beautiful '220 oil cooled' sticker is pasted at side panels of the bike. The Bajaj Avenger is provided with toe-shifter gearbox.

The seating arrangement is superb as the rider's seat is wide and comfy while the passenger is step-up with lot of cushion. The passenger seat is fitted with backrest with cushion fixed to it. Passenger footrest and footpegs at both side are there in the Bajaj Avenger. The swing arm of the rear fork is naked and gives it altogether classy feel. In the same way, chain is left uncovered at rear side. The tail side of the Bajaj Avenger is heavier than common bikes in India. Big brake light and big round shaped turn indicators steal the show. The silencer is in chrome finish with a small heat shield.

Comfort Feature of Bajaj Avenger

The longest bike in any class in India, Bajaj Avenger, feels comfortable at any speed range. Nevertheless, you need to be well acquainted with the bike initially. Later on, you will be used to it. The seating arrangement for the rider is ultimate and gives comfortable seating in city area that is normally spread over 30 to 40 kms. You need to stretch your legs to reach to the riders footrest and the arms will be outstretched. As a result, you feel like the Bajaj Avenger is under control with the help of low seat height. Little difficult to get use to but after sometime becomes easy. On the other hand, tall riders may feel some discomfort when in standby mode. The five speed gears are smooth but some upgradation is needed badly.

Now coming on the passenger seat, the seat is a little small and step-up. For the convenience of the pillion, a long backrest and grab bars are provided. But the passenger has to bear all the discomforts when it run on bad or uneven roads. The brakes of the Bajaj Avenger is superb and works in a great way. Both shock absorbers support to give pleasant riding experience. Large windshield prevent gusty winds which normally troubles the rider.

Dimensions of Bajaj Avenger

The Bajaj Avenger is equipped with 1475mm of wheelbase. The ground clearance is 169 mm while the kerb weight of the bike is 154 kg (Without Wind Shield). The overall length of the bike is 2195mm, height 1070 and width is 750mm.

Bajaj Avenger Engine

The 2010 version of Bajaj Avenger is equipped with 4 Stroke, DTS-i Oil Cooled Engine with a displacement of 198.8 cc. The powerful engine produces a maximum power of 17.51 PS at 8,000 rpm and develops a peak torque of 16.78 Nm at 6,000 rpm. But now the new entrant in the range is a 220cc Bajaj Avenger that produces a maximum power of 19.3 bhp and belts out a peak torque of 17.2 Nm at 7,000 rpm.

The bike sports five speed gearbox and the gear shifting is smooth. The 15 inch tyre also ensures less use of gear shifting. The Bajaj Avenger uses the same engine which powers Bajaj Pulsar 220. The oil cooler promises better oil temperature even at higher speed hence loss of performance is avoided. It also keeps the engine smooth and cool. The patented DTS-i technology is another innovation of the company which ensures efficient combustion as against single spark plug. The DTS-i technology promises better combination of power and more fuel economy. Bajaj Auto has added one more patented technology to the Bajaj Avenger that is ExhausTEC. TEC stands for torque expansion chamber. The technology ensures maximum performance even at low revs out of the powertrain and pleasing silencer sound.

Bajaj Avenger Wheels

The only cruiser bike in Bajaj's portfolio,Bajaj Avenger, has smart tyres at both ends. The bike is the longest one and hence possesses wide tyres with multi spoke chrome plated wheels. The tyres specifications are 90/90-17 (front) and 130/90-15 (rear). The 15 inch tyre helps to be in a single gear thus less gear shifting.

Suspension of Bajaj Avenger

The Bajaj Avenger boasts of telescopic fork at front that is 140mm travel and rear shocker is triple rate spring, five way adjustable hydraulic type with 90mm travel. The rear shocker can be adjusted for five times and allows to use them on different terrains. In addition, you can also do firmer and softer settings. The former setting should be used with a pillion rider and the latter setting is required when riding alone. In the both settings, seating arrangement supports the shockers job to offer a comfy experience. However, on bad roads, the good experience will go away.

Handling & Control Bajaj Avenger

If you are worried about the handling and control of Bajaj Avenger, this feeling would fled away when you sit on the machine. Due to its low-saddle height and efficient braking, handling are not a matter of concern. It is equipped with front disc brake (Hydraulically-Operated Disc Brake - 260 mm) and rear drum type brake. The Bajaj Avenger may slide under hard braking as it is a common thing in any bike.

The wider tyres also help to control the Bajaj Avenger with ease. Controlling is also supported by wider wheelbase that is 1475mm in this bike. The wider wheelbase is also contribute to give stability and firmness to the bike on road.

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