The 2018 Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 has been spotted
testing. The cruiser gets subtle design changes, and is scheduled to enter the
market this month.
The camouflaged test mule sports a single pod
instrument cluster, which could be digital. The display on the fuel tank is
digital as well, with minor design changes. The fuel tap can be seen below the
tank, indicating the presence of a carburettor. The headlamp could feature an
LED DRL to keep things interesting. The seating appears to be slightly revised,
and the design of the grab rail with back rest seem to be the same as the
existing bike. The tail light nacelle appears to be slightly different and is
likely to be an LED unit.
Expect the 2018 Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 use the
same 220 cc single cylinder mill with air and oil cooling. The engine generates
19.03 PS of power at 8,400 rpm, and 17.5 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm.
Transferring the power is a 5-speed transmission.
Suspension bits include telescopic front forks, and
twin rear shock absorbers. Brakes include disc at the front and drum at the
rear. Expect a single-channel ABS at least as an option. The only competitor
for the Avenger range is the Suzuki Intruder in the current market. Bajaj has
confirmed that two major launches are lined up this month, which indicates the
likelihood of the 2018 Avenger launch.