Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220: India’s pocket-friendly cruiser is back with classic design and laid-back ride
Delhi, September 2025 – Second biggest two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto are positive in the Indian market for Cruiser Motorcycles and confirm that Avenger Cruise 220 will still be available. Priced as one of the most affordable cruiser offerings in the market, this outta the box modern take on a classic cruiser is all about iconic looks with low-key features and an everyday reliable engine shining underneath.For 2025 too, this 220 cc motorcycle has remained friendly to your pockets.
🚦 Powertrain & Performance
The Avenger Cruise 220 is powered by a 220 cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled, twin-spark DTS-i engine with fuel-injection. It produces 19.03 PS (14 kW) @8500rpm and 17.55 Nm of torque @7000rpm. The torque, along with the power delivery, turns in a high speed cruise on the highway at about 120 km/h without stressing either rider’s ass or hands.
Fuel economy is a strong point: owners report an average of 39 Maruti Suzuki Aania litre, so with the Aania 13-litre tank plus a reserve of around 3.8 litres, riding range between fuel stops can be more than 500 km a gallon.
Iconic Design & Comfort Features
The bike has an unmistakable cruiser shape to it and that is a good thing. With chrome accents, wide handlebars and a laid-back riding position that is complemented by an admirable low seat height of 737 mm, everything about the bike is designed for easy access even for riders on the shorter side. The 5-step adjustable dual-shock rear suspension at the back and telescopic forks upfront with anti-friction bushes cushioning your ride through city's red bed of poor roads as well on highways.
The second is the extensive gamble on wide-seat pillion backrest behind and a small windscreen in front—increasing comfort for cruising, overall.
Safety & Braking
Safety on the Avenger Cruise 220 is courtesy of a 280 mm front disc brake with single-channel ABS along with a 130 mm rear drum brake. This combination ensures dependable stopping power in city and highway environments.
Dimensions & Ride Dynamics
At a wheelbase of 1,490mm, length of 2,210mm and ground clearance at 169 mm, the bike feels planted even as speeds pick up and negotiated highway curves with ease. The kerb weight is of around 163 kg, not a bad figure for a cruiser; the bike is easy to handle.
Pricing & Market Positioning
Mid-2025 has a price around ₹1.47 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi) where the more stripped-down Street 220 variant will slightly less at almost ₹1.43 Lakh. The two models have the same mechanicals — that means your only choice is whether you want traditional chrome and comfort accoutrements, or more of a blacked-out, sportier finish so choose between Cruise and Street.
Pros & Cons: Expert Viewpoints
👍 Advantages
It has a classic cruiser look with chrome finish and laid-back ergonomics.
VVV cheap value for the Indian cruiser in 2025.
Compact rake and wheelbase contribute to lightweight handling and responsiveness.
Fuel injection, oil cooling means a good combination of efficiency and low cost of service.
👎 Criticisms
The engine vibration at some speeds (about 100km/h) may be a little bit prominent and will cause fatigue over long distances.
If you compare it to the 2025 norms, there would be no LED headlamp, Bluetooth support or ride modes as such; even rear disc (or dual-channel ABS) wouldn't make the cut.
Competing bikes such as the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 are richer in features, and more powerful — but also costlier.
What Makes It Unique: Legacy & Purpose
Avenger 220 platform was launched in 2010 with an aim to democratize the cruiser DNA. It was a more laid back rider stance, power of the Pulsar 220F but more highway-inducing. Apart from metallic coloured updates, the platform carries forward several features that became its differentiation: clean design, chrome elements, digital console with LED DRL and blue backlit gauge cluster on Cruise in 2018 upgrade.
That simplicity is both the game’s draw and its most obvious limitation. In today’s economic climate, cruisers must provide contemporary technology, increased refinement and improved braking capabilities and connectivity.
Rider Feedback & Long-Term Reliability
The Avenger Cruise 220 is often appreciated by owners for its comfortable ergos, laid-back riding posture and trusty low maintenance. Fuel injection and oil cooling contribute to reliability that make this motorcycle good for daily use and the occasional couple hundred mile days as well, yet requires less maintenance than much of the competition.
Nonetheless, its old engine layout comes under pressure at speeds over 100 km/h, particularly as concerns gearbox shifting accuracy and rear-end stabilty when up there in the revs.
Outlook: Street 220 Sibling
In June 2025, Bajaj homologated the new Avenger Street 220 variant in India. Mechanically identical to the standard Cruise 220, it gets blacked-out body parts, a leaner presence minus the windscreen and pillion backrest, is around 3 kg lighter (albeit standing shorter for a sportier experience) and features kit meant only for the solo rider.
For September 2025 introduction to the open market, more Avenger models making chrome not-so-coveted for enthusiasts of modern minimalism will be offered in dealerships.
Detailed Specifications Summary
Specification Details
Engine220 cc, single-cylinder, oil cooled, FI, DTS-i
Power / Torque 19.03PS@8500 rpm / 17.55NM @7,000rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual
Fuel Tank / Reserve 13 Litres / ~3.8 litre
Mileage (owner-reported) ~39 km/l
Seat Height 737 mm
Kerb Weight ~163 kg
Wheelbase 1,490 mm
Brakes 280 mm front disc (single-channel ABS), drum at rear
Suspension Telescopic front, 5-step twin-shock rear
Feature List LED DRL headlamp, digital console
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is price of Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 in India?
A: The on-road price in Delhi is Approximate ₹ 1,47,800 as of mid-2025. On-road will depend on state and includes local taxes and insurance.
Q2: What are the available color options?
A: The Cruise 220 is available in two colors : Moon White and Auburn Black.
Q3: How much will it cost per mile on gas?
A: Owners are indicating mileage buzz of 39 kmpl which means if you take a tour or traveling in city economy.
Q4: Is ABS available?
A: Yes—front disc brake is managed by a single channel ABS. The rear wheel is braked by a plain drum.
Q5: Shall I buy Cruise 220 in 2025?
A: If you appreciate classic style, upright comfort and the pricepoint — yet could care less about connective technology, ride modes or aggressive performance — then the ’25 is just as good a practical and nostalgic choice. but its older platform may seem stale relative to more modern rivals for tech-savvy riders.
Final Verdict: Nostalgia Meets Practicality
In a market that’s increasingly jizzing itself high on features-laden middleweights, the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 remains our country’s true veteran bike—a spartan cruiser for the rider who prefers to unhurriedly go places and do things; yet ever so attainable still for budding riders and penny pinchers. It has lasting appeal, decent fuel economy and rare comfort in its price range.
The older technology and a duller motor might make the more fussy riders missing out on something more. With Bajaj raring to go with Street 220, purists may find more synergy between the personality of the brand and what it appears to be headed for.
However, if you are the one for whom simplicity, value and a traditional cruiser feel matter more than anything else, it’s still the Avenger Cruise 220 wheels that are spinning — staying true to its roots while silently moving into 2025.
