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Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 Comparison

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Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220Edit
₹1.29 Lakh

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₹1.12 Lakh

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EMI
₹2,380

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,072

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Rating
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3.8

Engine Type
Single cylinder, Oil cooled, Twin Spark DTS-i , Fuel Injected, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve
SI, 4 stroke, Air cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Displacement
220 cc
160 cc
Max Torque
17.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm
13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpm
No. of Cylinders
1
-
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder
2
2
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Fuel Supply
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Ignition
Digital Twin Spark Ignition
-
Gear Box
5 Speed
5 Speed
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Clutch
-
Slipper Clutch

Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Seat Type
Single
Split
Handle Type
Highway Comfort
-
Body Graphics
-
Clock
Digital
-
Passenger Backrest
Cushioned
-
Stepup Seat
With Low Slung Seating
-
Passenger Footrest
-
Techometer
-
Digital
Additional Features Of Variant
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Glide Through Technology, Maximum Power - (Urabn / Rain) - 13.32 PS @ 8000 rpm, Max. Torque - (Urban / Rain) - 12.7 Nm @ 6500 rpm, Position Lamp, Roto Petal Disc Brake, Brake Fluid - DOT 3, Max speed Urban/ Rain - 97 kmph

Speedometer
Digital
-
Odometer
Digital
-
Tripmeter
Digital
-
Fuel Gauge
Digital
-
Clock
Digital
-
Adjustable Windscreen
-
Stepup Seat
With Low Slung Seating
-
Passenger Footrest
-
Display
Riding Modes
-
Rain,Sports,Urban
Additional Features
-
Glide Through Technology, Maximum Power - (Urabn / Rain) - 13.32 PS @ 8000 rpm, Max. Torque - (Urban / Rain) - 12.7 Nm @ 6500 rpm, Position Lamp, Roto Petal Disc Brake, Brake Fluid - DOT 3, Max speed Urban/ Rain - 97 kmph

Overall Mileage
40 kmpl
47 Kmpl
User Reported Mileage
40 Kmpl
45 Kmpl
Expert Mileage
41 Kmpl
61 Kmpl

Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
-

Width
806 mm
730 mm
Length
2210 mm
2085 mm
Height
1321 mm
1105 mm
Fuel Capacity
13 L
12 L
Fuel Reserve
3.8 L
-
Saddle Height
737 mm
790 mm
Ground Clearance
169 mm
180 mm
Wheelbase
1490 mm
1300 mm
Kerb Weight
163 kg
137 kg

Headlight
Halogen
LED
Tail Light
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED
DRLs
LED Tail Lights
-
Low Oil Indicator
-
Low Fuel Indicator
-

Front Brake Diameter
280 mm
270 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
130 mm
130 mm

Peak Power
19.03 PS @ 8500 rpm
17.6 PS @ 9250 rpm
Drive Type
Chain Drive
X-ring chain
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Battery Type
-
Lead Acid
Battery Capacity
-
12V / 6AH

Suspension Front
Telescopic with double anti friction bush
Telescopic forks
Suspension Rear
5 step adjustable Twin shock absorber
Monotube Inverted Gas filled shox (MIG) with spring aid
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Drum
Drum
ABS
Single Channel
Single Channel
Tyre Size
Front :-90/90-17, Rear :- 130/90-15
Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-110/80-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm, Rear :-381 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type
Spoke
Alloy
Tubeless Tyre
Tube
Tubeless
Frame
-
Double Cradle Synchro STIFF

Top Speed
-
107 kmph
Power to Weight Ratio (PS/tonne)
-
0.0861 kw/kg

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 Comparison with similar bikes

TVS Apache RTR 160 Comparison with similar bikes

Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220

  • Relaxed cruiser ergonomics
  • Strong mid-range torque
  • Affordable 220cc cruiser
  • Stable highway manners
  • Low 737mm seat height

TVS Apache RTR 160

  • Strong mid-range performance for city riding
  • Excellent handling and agility
  • Comfortable suspension for daily roads
  • Reliable build quality and finish
  • Useful connected features on top variants

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