A Brief Account of Two Bajaj Bikes that are Meant for Touring!

Bike brands in India recently started offering motorcycles meant for endurance and touring trips.

Bajaj being one of the leading bike brands in India has two ideal touring bikes in its line-up. This post in the following sections will shine a light on the bikes.

Here goes.

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is an ideal touring motorcycle.

The bike has the design of a highway cruiser. The motorcycle has the aspects of a low-rider. The bike’s low-slung seat, forward-swept footrests and rear-swept handlebar allow the rider to be in comfort for a long time.

The ex-showroom price of the motorcycle is Rs. 1, 72,556 and it is offered in a single trim. The brand offers the motorcycle in two colour options. The single-cylinder engine is fuel injected, BS6-compliant and liquid-cooled.

The peak power and torque outputs of the engine are 18.4 bhp and 17.55 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the bike with a front disc and rear drum brake setup. The front brake has ABS. The rear brake is paired with Bajaj’s patented anti-skid technology.

Dominar 400

The Dominar 400 is Bajaj’s true touring motorcycle with an ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 2, 73,949. The bike is designed like a streetfighter and is offered in a single trim. The brand offers the motorcycle in two colours.

This is one of the best bikes for long rides thanks to its long wheelbase. One would have enough space for luggage when they are out on a trip. The engine on the bike is a 373.3 CC, BS6-compliant unit. The peak power and peak torque outputs of the engine are 39.42 bhp and 35 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the bike with dual disc brakes and dual-channel ABS.

Reading about a motorcycle hardly enables one to truly understand the capabilities of the machine. To make an informed decision, one should take a test ride of the bikes mentioned above.

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Best Bikes for Long Rides That You Should Buy This Year

Touring is the term for a leisure activity where motorcyclists take a touring-capable motorcycle on long trips. This activity has a strong fan base in Western nations. In recent years, Indian motorcyclists are slowly gravitating towards this activity as well. Taking note of this trend, Indian bike brands have started offering touring-capable motorcycles. This post, in the following sections, will shine a light on two of them.

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is an economically priced, indigenously made highway cruiser bike. The current iteration of the motorcycle is offered with an average ex-showroom price tag of Rs. 1, 72,556*. The bike is fuel efficient. Despite being powered by a 220 CC engine, the mileage of the bike stands at 40 KMPL. Furthermore, to keep fuel-filling breaks minimal, the bike is offered with a large 13-litre fuel tank. The Avenger Cruise 220 gets the basic highways cruiser setup. It has a low-slung saddle, front-swept footrests and rear-swept handlebar. Adding to these attributes is the bike’s sturdy windshield which can keep the rider protected from the elements. Touring means one would have to make room for luggage. 

The long wheelbase of the Cruise 220 offers ample space to sit comfortably and haul luggage as well! The engine is the revised version of the motor that is used to power the Pulsar 220 F. The motor is a 220 cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder, BS6 unit. The peak power and torque mappings are 18.4 bhp and 17.55 Nm respectively. The bike comes with classic spoke wheels. The front wheel has a disc brake paired with ABS. The rear wheel has a drum brake paired with Bajaj’s Anti-Skid System.

Bajaj Dominar 250

The Dominar 250 is undoubtedly one of the best bikes for long rides. The bike is designed for touring. It gets a massive 13-litre fuel tank and offers a real-world mileage of 32 KMPL! The bike has a menacing road presence thanks to its muscular styling. Bajaj equipped the motorcycle with all-LED lighting. The average ex-showroom price of the motorcycle is Rs. 2, 10,389*. The instrument cluster is fully digital. The exhaust manifold has twin-barrel exhaust tips. The mirror stalks and the mirrors entail premium design and quality. The front wheel is paired with an upside-down telescopic fork suspension. 

The rear wheel is paired with a mono-shock suspension. The bike is offered with dual disc brakes and dual-channel ABS. all ride-related information is displayed in the primary instrument cluster. A secondary digital display is stuck on the fuel tank that displays other pertinent information. The bike is also offered bungee straps under the rear seat that can be used to strap down luggage. 

The engine on the bike is a 250 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve unit. It is a KTM-derived engine and is equipped with Bajaj’s twin-spark technology. The peak power and torque mappings of the engine are 26.6bhp and 23.5Nm respectively. The bike is offered with a six-speed gearbox that is paired with a slipper clutch.

To learn more about the above-mentioned motorcycles, it would be best to take a test ride.

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Everything That You Need To Know About Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

The Cruise 220 version of the Bajaj Avenger is one of the best selling motorcycles from Bajaj. The bike was first introduced into the Indian market back in 2010. It has the style of a classic American chopper minus the excessive dimensions.

More details about the bike are as follows – 

Bajaj bikes in India –

The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is a flagship motorcycle from the Indian OEM. It recently was revamped to meet with the latest BS-6 emission norms. However, it is best to remember that the updates were limited to the engine of the bike.

Styling

The styling of the motorcycle remains unaltered for the most part. It has the appealing looks for a classic cruiser. Styling cues that appeal to one and all are as follows – 

  • A lowered and wide saddle-like seat for the rider
  • A comfortable pillion seat with cushioned backrest
  • A tall and sturdy windshield that doubles up as a protection for the instrument cluster against the elements
  • A cruiser-style handlebar better known as ‘rear-swept handlebar’
  • Tasteful chrome garnishing all over the bike and
  • Wire spoke wheels.

Hardware

The hardware of the motorcycle remains unchanged. The shock absorbers at the front are telescopic fork suspension units with anti-friction bushes. The rear units are simple single-spring shock absorbers with five-step adjustment.

The brakes in the bike are 130mm drum units for the rear wheel. The front-wheel has 280mm disc units with single-channel ABS as standard fitment.

Mechanical upgrades

This is where Bajaj engineers did most of the work.

The bike’s 220 CC, single-cylinder, the oil-cooled engine comes with a retuned fuel-injection system that conserves fuel. It has twin spark plugs and comes with a single overhead cam unit.

The engine is now retuned to belt out 18.7bhp of peak power when the engine is at 8,500rpm. At 7,000rpm, the engine can produce a peak torque of 17.5Nm. The gearbox remains the same smooth-shifting five-speed unit.

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Is the bike worth your time and money?

Absolutely! The price of Avenger 220 Cruise is at an ex-showroom average mark-up of ₹ 1, 36,621 onwards. Furthermore, it has the looks of a classical cruiser. It is comfortable and stylish. 

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Know The Details About The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and Street 160

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

Bajaj introduced its Avenger range of affordable cruiser bikes in India way back in 2005 and since then it gained a lot of traction among Indian motorcycle enthusiasts and the masses alike. So what makes the avenger range so appealing? Read on to know more.

The Avenger range of cruiser bikes from the house of Bajaj was an instant hit the moment it showed up in the market way back in 2005. It is still in production today and recently after the BS – 6 emission norms were introduced in India, the motorcycle giant made subtle but necessary alterations to the engines of its Avenger range.

Here are a few more details about both the Cruise and the Street variant of the Avenger range – 

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

  • It is offered in moon white and auburn black.
  • It has a BS-6 compliant, single-cylinder heart that is fuel-injected and has a displacement of 220 CC.
  • It returns 19.03PS at peak 8500 RPM and 17.55 Newton Meters of torque at 7500 RPM. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox that has received a much-needed refinement as well.
  • The rear wheel of the bike is equipped with a 130 mm drum brake unit and the front wheel is equipped with a 280 mm disc brake setup. It has a telescopic front fork suspension and adjustable twin shock absorbers at the rear.
  • The bike also comes equipped with single-channel ABS and has a dry kerb weight of 163 kg thus making the motorcycle ideal for riders of all skill levels.

Bajaj Avenger Street 160

Bajaj Avenger Street 160
  • The Avenger Street on the other hand has a 160 CC single-cylinder fuel-injected engine that returns 15 PS of power at 8500 RPM and 13.7 Nm of torque at 7000 RMP.
  • It is offered in ebony black and spicy red.
  • It has LED DRLs and a digital instrument console. The rest of the mechanical specifications are similar to its elder sibling.
  • Both bikes offer high value for money so irrespective of the variant one chooses to buy; they will be making a good decision.

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Top 10 Touring Bikes in India

In India, when one thinks of bikes, they are also bound to think of long rides. Whether it be a small road trip to your nearest market or to visit a relative to living in a different town, a touring bike helps you escape your daily routine and sets you free for the time you are riding it. Touring bikes in India have a high demand and can be seen on Indian roads more often.

Here is the list of best Touring bikes in India:-

  • Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220
  • Royal Enfield Thunderbird 
  • KTM Duke 390
  • Harley Davidson Superlow
  • Honda CBR 250R
  • Mahindra Mojo XT300
  • Royal Enfield Himalayan
  • Jawa Perak
  • Kawasaki Versys 650
  • Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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These bikes are the best touring bikes in India. Nowadays, most of the people prefer two wheeler loan instead of one time single payment, because there are many benefits of loan. Choose the best one according to your requirements and budget.

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Top 5 Cruiser Bikes in India That You Should Buy in 2020

The Indian bike culture is currently witnessing a revival of the cruisers and retro bikes. While well-known names like Royal Enfield have always been around, there are some brand new entries in 2020. 

The top 5 cruiser bikes that you can buy in 2020 is a well-curated list that showcases the best cruisers available in the market right now. All of these bikes have their unique charm and features. 

The Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is an affordable classic cruiser with long windshield swept-back seats and a powerful engine. 

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 features a retro look with its iconic design and sound. 

The Harley-Davidson Street 750 is the most massive bike on the list and with the largest engine. Jawa Perak is a stylish factory-custom model that is bound to spark the nostalgia in you. 

And finally, UM Renegade Commando is the newest entry in the cruiser market with its sleek build and well-rounded features. 

These bikes offer a variety of features to choose from, and one of them is sure to be the right fit for you.

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