subject: Avenger 220 DTSI Test Drive & Review [print this page] Avenger 220 DTSI Test Drive & Review Avenger 220 DTSI Test Drive & Review
In 2005, Bajaj launched Eliminator with the 180 cc engine from Pulsar 180. This allowed Bajaj to price it at about Rs. 60 K and thus made this cruiser available for a wider set of people. Then in 2007, the oil-cooled engine of the Pulsar 200 was plonked into Avenger and now, we have the Pulsar 220 engine sitting in Avenger's belly. Except for a few minor mechanical modifications, Eliminator or Avenger, remains the same. We grabbed the new Avenger 220 and here is our exclusive test ride reports for vicky.in readers.
Is Avenger 220, more stylish than Avenger 200? Sadly, no. Both the siblings will look same for untrained eyes. But, only if you observe keenly, you can see the newbies.
1. A new '220 Oil Cooled' Logo
2. Low battery indicator included in the instrument panel on the right side of fuel gauge over the bike's tank.
3. Bajaj has included a DC Ignition in Avenger 220. This will make the headlamp of the bike to throw out uniform light even irrespective of whether Avenger is in stand still or cruising at top speeds.
4. No KICK START LEVER. Sadly, like in Pulsar 220, the new Avenger 220 misses kick start lever and hence starting the Avenger means, you need to wholly rely on the bike's battery to start the engine.
5. Additional oil cooler fins which will help the engine of Avenger 220 to cool quicker, especially during long journeys where you maintain high speeds continuously for hours together.
6. The Ignition lock has a P' (Parking) which can be used to switch on the headlamp even when the bike's engine doesn't run.
7. Presence of a manual choke, instead of an auto-choke.
The rest of the new Avenger 220 is exactly same as Avenger 200. The classic cruiser styling, which was imbibed from the Kawasaki bike chassis, excites every rider with the low saddle height, broad rider seat, forward foot riding posture with an upright handlebar, easing the biker's nerves for an uninterrupted long drive. Avenger's long wheelbase and wider rear tyre, both ensure maximum comfort. The lavish use of chrome treatment in handle bar weights, tank's lid and instrument panel and rear grab rail makes Avenger look rich and classic.
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