Bajaj Avenger [2015]

If you are planning to buy a bike that is powerful, comfortable and stylish, then your search should stop with this bike. Bajaj avenger takes care of all the comforts of the rider, be it seating position or ride on bumpy roads or sheer power.
1) I purchased this bike around 6 years back in delhi. The buying experience was okay, but just the look of this bike was much more rewarding for me.
2) riding experience has been awesome. I have taken my bike to the Himalayas and it treads the path without any problem. The maximum I drove in a day was appx 600 km, when I came back to delhi from manali. Besides comfort, this bike is pretty reliable. In the past 6 years, this bike has never failed me(touch wood!)
3) this bike is certainly a head turner. Performance is beyond expectations. It needs regular service and it will never give you a chance to raise any concerns.
4) I have ensured that the bike even after 6 years is sent only to trusted service men(preferably showrooms). As I said, regular service is what this bike needs.
5) this bike has mostly positive points and very few negatives. I have already shared several positives, let me share a few cons too. This bike after a few years feels a little rough(however, regular service takes care of that issue). Mileage is a concern for me, it has never given me more than 40.
Irrespective of the minor shortcomings, this bike definitely makes you 'feel like a god.

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Zero maintenance, good mileage. most comfortable.
I am very proud owner for over more than 5 years. I would say that if you take care of your bike it will take care of you as well as your wallet.
Rode for 44450 kms but never faced any difficulties.
Cons- Rear seat are narrow, one which makes it uncomfortable for pillion in a long run.

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Avenger 220 is a classic Indian bike with excellent looks and low in maintenance, i drive my bike only on highways at top speed of 130kmph to 140kmph solo and give shock and awe to other vehicles on highways, you should have the confidence and experience while driving avi at top speeds, braking and stability is just the knowledge you should learn about the bike while cruising at top-speeds, at a price under 1.5 lakhs is reply to high-end bikes.

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1. Bike price was perfect for 220 cc.

2. Excellent ride, bike is very strong as compare to new avenger, max speed 130km/h and keep back indicator in mind when you ride, i changed it 3 times :-( .

3. Looks was excellent, every parts of bike is excellent compare to new avenger.

4. Do service on every 2000 km and but bajaj service center charges more as compare to local mechanic.

5. Cons--

1. Some time mileage gives good but sometime not i don't know why i this happening.

2. Back indicator was not good it may be little flexible.

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Hi i am writing this review after riding bajaj avenger 220 dtsi for 2 years and 3 months before this i had yamaha fazer 2009 model which i used for almost 6 years. After riding fazer (semi sporty looks) i decided to go for cruiser type bike and honestly there are many cruiser options were available but bajaj avenger 220 was within my budget. So here is my user experience with bajaj avenger 220:

Pros :

* good looks

* price is low as compared to other cruiser bikes

* easily customizable

* average is ok for a 220cc cruiser bike (i still get around 40+ kmlp)

* riding comfort is good

Cons :

* quality of the materials used such as switches, seat is of very cheap quality considering its a bike round rs.1 lac

* maintenance of the bike is quite expensive as i have to spend around 1.5-3k monthly on the maintenance of the bike

* brakes, clutches, disc are not that strong as within 2 years i have changed brake shoe, clutch wire disc plate so many times

* mrf zapper tyres which are company fitted does not provide good grip and in 20000 km i have to change both the tyres

* the most important disadvantage of opting bajaj bikes are their service centers. The servicing of bajaj service centers are worst i have never faced such problems with my yamaha fazer.

So this is my personal experience with bajaj avenger 220. Opinions and experience may change from person to person.

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Price way to more than the product received!!

Very poor average !!!

Its not harley that you can afford petrol mileage with this bike.

Spare parts are not easily available with the service centre. Bajaj showrooms customer care is not upto mark..

Low ride helps you to stick to ground and helps you to move easy with comfort..

But above points push you to... Not to but this bike.

Jumper get jams after a period of time. Its like not functioning at all.

You will always find problem with your mirror. It will easily come out and will not fit properly again.

Service is way to expensive. I even have bullet 550 and the service cost matches with it...

Not worth until you need low ride and you can manage petrol expenses easily

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