Bajaj Avenger 220 Street launched at Rs. 1.29 lakh
The Bajaj Avenger 220 Street has been officially relaunched in India at an aggressive price of ₹1.29 lakh to ₹1.30 lakh, ex-showroom. This comeback marks a strategic move by Bajaj Auto to streamline its cruiser portfolio. The company has effectively discontinued the smaller Avenger Street 160. The updated motorcycle sits as a highly practical, street-focused alternative right alongside its chrome-heavy, touring sibling, the Avenger 220 Cruise. If you want a stylish, affordable cruiser for city riding, the Avenger 220 Street is back.
The Avenger 220 Street drops the traditional wire-spoke wheels of the Cruise for practical tubeless alloy wheels. It features a significantly flatter and lower handlebar while retaining the identical forward-set footpeg placement. This gives a more relaxed, street-oriented riding posture. The bike is equipped with a distinct headlight cluster featuring a horizontal LED daytime running light across the bottom. Ditching heavy chrome accents, it adopts a matte blacked-out theme covering the entire engine casing, suspension fork gaiters, and exhaust pipe. It swaps out the massive cruiser windscreen for a sleek, low-profile wind deflector.
The Avenger 220 Street is powered by the time-tested 220cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled DTS-i engine. It generates 19.03 horsepower at 8,500 rpm and 17.55 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. It is paired with a smooth-shifting 5-speed manual gearbox. Standard stopping power includes a 280mm front disc brake governed by single-channel ABS, along with a rear drum brake. Re-designed components bring the total kerb weight to 163 kg, making it exactly 3 kg heavier than the 220 Cruise. It retains an ultra-low, highly approachable 737mm seat height, which is ideal for shorter or beginner riders. It is readily available at dealerships in two distinct shades: Ebony Black and Cocktail Wine Red.
If you are thinking of buying the Bajaj Avenger 220 Street, you should do so if you want an affordable cruiser for city riding. You prefer a matte blacked-out look over chrome. You want the practicality of tubeless alloy wheels. You want a low seat height of 737 mm. You want a street-focused riding posture with a flatter handlebar. You have a budget of about ₹1.30 lakh.
You should consider the Avenger 220 Cruise if you want a more traditional chrome-heavy cruiser with a large windscreen for touring. You should consider the TVS Ronin if you want a modern retro cruiser with more features. But if you want a no-nonsense, affordable street cruiser, the Avenger 220 Street is a great choice.
