Bajaj Avenger
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| Manufacturer | Bajaj Auto |
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| Predecessor | Kawasaki Eliminator |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 219.89 cc Oil-cooler,forced air, four-stroke cycle, single piston, electric start and 150 cc Air cooled |
| Transmission | 5-speed (1-down, 4-up) |
| Suspension |
Telescopic front, 140 mm travel; adjustable rear shock, 90 mm travel 17-inch front tyre, 15-inch rear |
| Brakes | 260 mm hydraulic disk front; drum rear |
| Wheelbase | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,195 mm W: 750 mm H: 1,070 mm |
| Weight |
154.5 kg (341 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 14 l (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) |
The Bajaj Avenger is a 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 engine and was sold at a premium. It was launched with a 180 cc engine, which has subsequently been increased to 200 cc and then 220 cc.
Versions
Avenger 180
To gain a strategic position in the premium segment, Bajaj engineers replaced the Kawasaki single with the indigenously conceived, and more successful, 178.6 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 in June 10, 2005.[1] It is also the first cruiser developed by an Indian company. The wheelbase is 1,475 mm (58.1 in). Mileage around 45 kmpl
Avenger 200
The Avenger was upgraded in 2007 with an increase in engine capacity to 200 cc. The oil-cooled engine was a modified version of that fitted to the Pulsar 200.[2] The Avenger 200 features a modified engine of Pulsar 200, delivering 0.5 bhp power and 0.4 kgf·m (4 N·m) torque less than the Pulsar. The bike has a top speed of 114 km/h (71 mph). It does 0 to 60 km/h (0 to 37 mph) in 5.18 seconds and 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 20.03 seconds.[3]
Avenger 220
In July 2010, Bajaj launched a 220 cc version of Bajaj Avenger, with slight changes in its dial in tank showing indicators, fuel level, status and head light. It comes with variant colors and with Oil cooled radiator for its engine. Avenger 220 gives an average of 35–40 km/L. Top Speed 140 km/h
It's Gross weight is approx 185 kg. And Kerb weight is approx 155 kg. Cruising speed is 70–80 km/h with mileage of 40 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. This model is now discountinued.
Avenger Street 150
Avenger Street 150 is a new range in the Avenger series. it comes with a 150cc engine. It was launched on 2015 September along with Avenger Street 220 and Avenger 220 Cruise.[4]
Avenger Street 220
It has the same engine and specs as its predecessors, but the engine has been detuned to produce more torque in the mid revs. The striking difference is the use of black everywhere. Matte black paint graces the bike tastefully with blackened alloy wheels, side mirrors and a stylish 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 126 kmph and accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in 12.3 seconds.
Avenger Cruise 220
This bike is similar to the outgoing Avenger 220 model with a few cosmetic changes. There's a new Avenger insignia and more chrome addition in the form of oil cooler and horn. An optional windshield is also available.[5] The Avenger Cruise 220 is closest to the classical cruiser look among the 3 variants released.
References
- ↑ Bajaj Auto to launch Avenger on June 10, The Hindu Business Line, May 23, 2005
- ↑ Bajaj Avenger 200: Back with a vengeance, The Hindu Business Line, October 14, 2007
- ↑ "Tests-Avenge this!".
- ↑ "New Bajaj Avenger Street 150, Street 220, Cruise 220 bikes launched".
- ↑ "Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and Street 150 Review". Retrieved 13 December 2015.
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External links
- Bajaj Avenger 220 DTS-i at Bajaj Auto
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