Review content:
- Chopper appearance
- Specifications
- Cost and equipment
Fans of two-wheeled vehicles can talk for a long time about their hobby and their transport. Some buy classic motorcycles and prefer a slow ride, while others prefer speed when buying sports bikes. Everyone selects the "iron horse" according to his taste and requirements.
One example of a two-wheeled iron horse is the new Indian-made Bajaj Avenger Street 220 chopper. The brand was founded back in 1926 in Mumbai, India. To date, the company is one of the largest in India in the production of motorcycles, rickshaws and cars. The company includes 34 companies, and as statistics show, it ranks fourth in the world in the production of two and three-wheeled vehicles.
In India, Bajaj motorcycles are in great demand as they are affordable, economical and with excellent technical data for movement. For several years now, the manufacturer Bajaj has partnered with the famous motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki, releasing their motorcycles for the Indian market. Motorcycles or mopeds are more common on the roads of India than cars, due to the cost and economy of transport.
Exterior of the new Bajaj Avenger Street 220
According to external data, the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 motorcycle resembles famous choppers in many features, but the company's engineers did not once again come up with the wheel and simply borrowed the design and style from American and Japanese choppers. Thus, it can be said to be a composite American-Japanese chopper made in India.
The exterior of Bajaj Avenger Street 220 is not deeply new, the style is more classic, and this is true, since the Japanese Kawasaki Eliminator, which was well known in the 90s of the last century, was taken as a basis. However, Indian engineers corrected the technical characteristics by installing their own engine. Therefore, according to the owners, this technique is not at all similar in terms of resources, reliability and other parameters. Rather, it is much better and more resistant to bad operating conditions. Now let's take a look at the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 chopper in general.
The Bajaj Avenger Street 220 chopper is designed for two passengers, although for some reason there is not so much for the second seat, so it is better not to risk it for long-distance driving. From other trim levels of the Bajaj Avenger, the Street 220 model is distinguished by the absence of a backrest for the rear passenger, rear wheel protection and the absence of a windshield. The closest and most similar to Bajaj Avenger Street 220 is the Cruise 220, which is designed for long trips.
The Bajaj Avenger Street 220 optics are classic, round, with chrome edging. Despite modern technology, the engineers at Bajaj Avenger Street 220 decided to equip the lighting with only halogen bulbs. In front, under the optics, there was a place for mounting license plates, since India is supposed to have them both behind and in front. To the left and to the right of the plate, two turn signals are located, in their shape they once again remind that the design of the chopper is rather updated than new. Similar to the optics, the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 steering wheel with raised rectangular rear-view mirrors is made in a classic form.
The clutch and brakes are usually siluminous and often break when dropped. On the left, on the steering wheel control panel, there is a switch for high and low beam, turn signals, a sound signal button, and a separate button for giving light signals. On the right is the starter button, the emergency engine shutdown button and the head light shutdown button.
The center of the steering wheel of the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 is decorated with a speedometer with a digital odometer and LED backlighting, and a company emblem, according to many, resembling a Bluetooth badge, is located here. Interestingly, there is no ignition switch, as is customary with many motorcycles, the engineers moved it to the right under the tank, closer to the seat. The fuel tank of the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 is not only made in a classic shape, without special curved lines, but also has a fuel level sensor, two indicators, one is responsible for gears and turn signals, and the second for the battery charge indicator. Depending on the taste of the buyer, this part of the tank can be black or chrome-plated.
The chopper Bajaj Avenger Street 220 itself is available in 4 basic shades:
- black (standard for this model);
- dark grey;
- red;
- dark green.
The characteristic difference between the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 and other trim levels is the black and red lines on the fuel tank, similar to the Street 220 lettering under the driver's seat. The seat upholstery is made of high quality leather. According to the owners, despite the different climatic conditions of use of the Bajaj Avenger Street 220, the seat is quite strong and durable. On the right and left of the seat there are two compartments for the battery and the tool, the covers are closed with a key for greater security. The battery is 12V 9Ah as standard. The back of the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 is interesting in its own way, on the left side there is an additional protection on the wheel, the so-called protection of outerwear "sari". According to the rules and etiquette of India, girls ride sideways in the passenger seat, not like a driver. Thus, the manufacturer installs this protection in order to avoid injuries and unforeseen situations. In general, the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 chopper turned out to be classic, with slightly modernized details. Mostly suitable for people who are just starting to learn to ride a motorcycle.
Specifications Bajaj Avenger Street 220
The technical characteristics of the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 chopper are very interesting. As already mentioned, the engineers took many parts from the Japanese Kawasaki Eliminator motorcycle, but they installed their own engine. The heart of the chopper is the DTS-I single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-oil cooled 220cc (i.e. 0.22L) air-cooled engine. The trick of this unit is two candles per cylinder, and not, as is customary, one to one. Through proper fuel distribution and ignition, the engineers of the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 have achieved good fuel economy and long component life.
A mechanical 5-speed gearbox is installed in a pair to the engine. Gear shifting is done using the crescent leg. As with many classic motorcycles, the first gear of the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 chopper shifts down. Neutral up after 1st gear and so on up to 5th gear. You can increase gears with both toes and heels by pressing the pendulum pedal. To transfer power from the engine to the wheel, a stuffing box chain is used. Such a chain lasts much longer, the service interval is also longer and stretches much less.
Engine power 19 horses, with a maximum torque of 17.5 Nm. The Bajaj Avenger Street 220 ignition system is electronic, and for cold starts there is a choke that is not often found on new bikes. A conventional spring telescopic fork with two hydraulic telescopic shock absorbers is installed in front, the travel of such a fork is about 140 mm. Behind the Bajaj Avenger Street 220, two telescopic shock absorbers are installed, with adjustable stiffness, the rear suspension travel is about 90 mm.
The dimensions of the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 chopper are not large and are designed for the average person:
- chopper length Street 200 - 2177 mm;
- width - 806 mm;
- height - 1070 mm;
- wheelbase - 1490 mm;
- chopper ground clearance - 169 mm.
Front wheel Bajaj Avenger Street 220 17 "with 90/90 tires. Despite the classic chopper style, the front disc brakes are manufactured by Bybre, a subsidiary of the renowned manufacturer Brembo. The rear wheel of the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 chopper is slightly smaller, 15 "with a 130/90 tire. Unlike the front brakes, the classic drum brakes are behind. In contrast to the Cruise version, the spokes of the Street configuration are rarer and wider.The dry weight of the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 chopper is only 154.5 kg, which is not so much, but the most important thing for beginners who need to get used to and learn to feel the motorcycle.
The maximum speed of the chopper Bajaj Avenger Street 220 is 160 km / h, although the craftsmen are working on it and you can squeeze all 190 km / h. The volume of the fuel tank is 14 liters, with a reserve of 3.4 liters. This is enough to drive to the nearest gas station, even when the fuel level is at zero. An unused reserve of 0.2 liters, and in terms of quality, the manufacturer recommends refueling the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 chopper with at least AI92 fuel.
According to the manufacturer, the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 chopper consists of almost 100% Indian components, only a couple of foreign-made parts, which, for one reason or another, are not produced in the country. Each of the employees is personally responsible for the build quality of Bajaj Avenger Street 220, and the manufacturer himself adheres to the direction of constant quality improvement.
Price and equipment Bajaj Avenger Street 220
Those who have ridden such motorcycles before will say that Bajaj Avenger Street 220 behaves like an old friend on the road, and easily enters into turns, almost scribbling a footboard on the asphalt. The suspension stiffness of the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 is enough to drive on both flat asphalt and rough terrain.
The braking system of the Bajaj Avenger Street 220 is not bad enough and can easily stop the chopper with a maximum speed of 160 km / h. In the catalog, the manufacturer proposes to supplement the chopper with various chrome inserts, overlays and other chrome accessories.
They also offer various protections in the form of knee shields, backrests for the passenger, an increase in the driver's and passenger's footrests. The Bajaj Avenger Street 220 accessories list is constantly being updated and an exact list cannot be compiled.
The price of the new chopper Bajaj Avenger Street 220 in Russia starts at 149,000 rubles, which is not so much for a modern motorcycle with classic features. A used chopper Bajaj Avenger Street 220 can be taken for 120,000 rubles or less, much depends on the condition of the parts.
As noted by many owners, this motorcycle is ideal for beginners, and maintenance and service will not take much time and money.
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