Thanks to our friend Kranti Sambhav of NDTV, we’re able to show you some low-resolution images and technical specifications of the newly launched Bajaj Avenger 220.

Bajaj has induced fresh life into the Avenger by transplanting a 220cc motor, lifted from the Pulsar 220. Priced at 69,930 (ex-showroom Delhi), the Bajaj Avenger 220 is the only cruiser you can buy in India for under a lakh of rupees.

Bajaj Avenger 220 technical specifications

Engine

Type 4-stroke, single cylinder, DTS-i, air cooled with oil-cooler
Displacement (cc) 219.89
Max. Power (Ps @ rpm) 19.03 @ 8400
Max. Torque (Nm @ rpm) 17.5 @ 7000
Starting Electric

Suspension

Front Telescopic
Rear Hydraulic Shock Absorber

Brakes

Front Disc, Dia. 260 mm
Rear Drum, Dia. 130 mm

Tyre

Front Tubetype Unidirectional – 90 / 90 x 17″
Rear Tubetype Unidirectional – 130 / 90 x 15″

Fuel Tank

Total litres(reserve, usable) 14 liter full (3.4 liter reserve)

Electricals

Battery 12V, 9Ah
Head lamp 60 / 55W
Horn 12V, 30W

Dimensions

Wheelbase 1475 mm
Ground Clearance 169 mm
Kerb Weight 154.5 kg

Bajaj Auto has upped the ante of its lone cruiser offering in the Indian two-wheeler market, the Avenger, by bolting on a de-tuned version of the Pulsar 220′s DTS-i engine. The 220 cc Avenger produces 2.01 PS of power and 1.62 Nm of torque less than its similar engined sporty sibling.

The Avenger 220 succeeds the Avenger 200 and offers extras such as more power, torque and features. The new engine enables the bike to pump out 19.03 PS of max power and 17.5 Nm of max torque. Bajaj has priced the Avenger 220 competitively at Rs. 69,930 (Ex-Showroom Delhi) and the bike is available in a choice of four colour options.

The launch of the Avenger 220 now means that Bajaj has completely done away with its 200 cc oil-cooled DTS-i engine for its Indian range of bikes, while also endowing the Avenger with more oomph for eating up the kilometres on long open roads.

Source – Goa On Wheels

Bajaj Auto gave India its first cruiser – the Kawasaki-Bajaj Eliminator. After the agreement between Kawasaki and Bajaj in India ended, Bajaj bought in the Avenger, which essentially was a modified Eliminator.

Bajaj increased the Avenger’s displacement from 175cc to 180cc, which then became a 200. With new information from our friends at Indian Cars Bikes, that trend will continue with the emergence of the 220cc Avenger.

Bajaj Auto’s spokeswoman Tejaswini -

The Avenger 220 is indeed coming shortly. The Avenger production has not been stopped per se but the Avenger’s 200cc engine has been upgraded to 220cc. This engine is similar to the one on Bajaj Pulsar 220.

The Bajaj Avenger 220 will use a carburetor. It will also be more expensive than the 200cc Avenger. Bajaj is also said to begin bookings for this high displacement cruiser shortly.

Could the 220cc Avenger be a result of the reverberations created with Harley’s entry into India? Could the Avenger 220 play the role of a poor man’s Harley?

Source – IndianCarsBikes