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Bajaj Avenger 220 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350: Affordable Cruisers at the Battleground

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The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is the undoubted king of its segment. But what the Avenger 220 offers is a properly old-school, feet-forward riding experience. 

• The Avenger 220 makes 19PS and 17.55Nm from its 220cc engine
• The RE Classic 350, on the other hand, is a fair bit more powerful, making 20.2PS and 27Nm
• Royal Enfield Classic 350 is costlier than the Bajaj Avenger 220.

The popularity of cruiser bikes in India is reflected in the sales of Royal Enfield motorcycles. The Classic 350, the British brand's most successful model, competes directly with the other entry-level cruiser in India, the Bajaj Avenger 220. Both bikes have a lot in common, and both are affordable cruisers lacking modern hardware but a tonne of chrome to attract buyers. Is the Royal Enfield bike worth the extra money, or should you get the Avenger Cruise 220? Let’s find out:

Bajaj Avenger 220 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350: Design & Features

The Bajaj Avenger 220 has a classic cruiser look with forward-set pegs, a handlebar that’s been pulled in towards the rider and a raked out front with a lazy steering geometry. While it looks every bit retro, you can’t help but find it a bit skinny and scrawny against the muscular Royal Enfield Classic 350. Royal Enfields have come to represent the image of a tough, macho, go-anywhere bike. 

So timeless is the design that even after selling them for more than half a century, there has been no major upgrades to the basic design of the bike, aside from minor updates in the graphics or taillight and fuel filler caps. That said, there’s no denying that both the bikes are rather spartan and if you’re one looking for features, it might be a better idea to look elsewhere.

Bajaj Avenger 220 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350: Engine & Gearbox

Both of these motorcycles use twin-spark, single-cylinder carbureted engines, but the Classic 350's larger displacement motor provides significantly more torque. This produces an extremely punchy mid-range that the Avenger 220 simply cannot match. In its latest iteration, the Classic 350 has even bid goodbye to the hash vibrations it was plagued from earlier. 

Bajaj Avenger 220 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350: Suspension, Tyres & Brakes

The suspension on the Classic 350 is soft, while the suspension on the Avenger is stiffer, but the former has the better ride of the two, taking bad bumps in stride with a lot more composure. The Avenger 220 has smaller wheels as well, but a 10 mm wider rear tyre provides more grip and dynamic ability. 

Bajaj Avenger 220 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350: Dimensions

The Classic 350, which weighs 30 kg more than the Avenger, inspires more confidence by being more stable at speed, but the Cruise 220 has better handling because it is more nimble to manoeuvre. Despite the long and low nature of the Avenger 220, it feels quite sprightly to ride and flick around in the city, mainly due to its massive 32kg weight advantage.

Bajaj Avenger 220 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350: Price

The Bajaj Avenger, with all its cost-cuttings, is obviously the lower-priced one of the two. You could save upwards of Rs 50,000 if you end up getting yourself the Bajaj cruiser. If you want the Classic 350, its prices start from Rs 1,90,092 and go all the way up to Rs 2,21,297 (both ex-showroom Delhi). 

The Bajaj Avenger 220 comes off as the slightly better deal, with its much lower price tag, doesn’t it? Well, for the authentic cruiser fans? Yes. Its riding position and overall dynamics will certainly appeal to you more, if you’re one of them. 

The Royal Enfield Classic 350, meanwhile, will appeal to those looking for a proper old-school experience. Yes it’s a lot more expensive but it does justify that with more performance and just an overall riding feel.

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Spec comparo: Bajaj Avenger Street and Cruise 220 vs RE Classic 350 vs RE Thunderbird 350

Bajaj has launched three new variants of the Avenger- Street 220, Cruise 220 and Street 150 . These are the only cruisers available in India with a price tag of less than Rs 1 lakh. Both the Avengers with the 220cc engine displacement will compete with the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and the Thunderbird 350. These Royal Enfields, on the other hand, are classic cruisers and enjoy a massive cult following here in India.

The two 220cc Bajaj Avengers aren't too different from each other on the spec sheets -  the only thing that sets them apart is their weight. Both get a 219.9cc single-cylinder engine producing 19PS/17.5Nm -  which falls a little short when compared to Royal Enfield's 346cc single cylinder producing 19.8PS/28Nm. But the Avengers come with a longer wheelbase of 1,490mm. They sit lowest at 725mm, followed by the Thunderbird's 775mm and Classic's 800mm.

The Bajaj Avengers boast the highest ground clearance too at 169mm while, the Classic has the least at 135mm. For those planning to use these motorcycles for long road trips, the Thunderbird gets the largest tank at 20 litres and the Classic 350 has the smallest at 13.5 litres.

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird is the only bike in the comparo with a rear disc brake while the others have drums. But braking duties at the front in both the Enfields are carried out by 280mm disc brakes. The Bajaj Avengers in this comparo get 260mm disc brakes on the front and a 130mm drum on the rear.

The Bajaj Avenger 220s have the fattest rear tyres here. Both the Avengers have also got the least kerb weight at 150kg and 155kg, which is where they score over the Royal Enfields in the power to weight ratio field. There's also the price - the Avengers retail at Rs 84,000 (ex-Delhi), which is considerably more affordable than the other two in this comparison, the Thunderbird 350 being the most expensive at Rs 1.38 lakh (ex-Delhi).

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Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise: Top-end race on video

Written By: Ajeesh Kuttan Ajeesh specializes both in bikes and cars, delivering timely news reports and excelling in video production.

Published: Apr 11, 2020, 20:07 IST

Updated: Apr 11, 2020, 17:32 IST

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when we here of cruiser motorcycles the first brand that comes to our mind is the iconic Royal Enfield motorcycles. They have been in the country for quite some time and is popular among buyers because of its retro looks. The other cruiser motorcycles that we have in the affordable segment are Jawa 9 (Classic), Jawa 42 and Bajaj Avenger motorcycles. In the past, we have featured many videos where motorcycles, cars can be seen doing a drag race to find out which one is powerful. Here we have one such video where the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Bajaj Avenger 220 can be seen in a top-end race.

The video has beThe en uploaded by KSC Vlogs on his youtube channel. The race is conducted on a empty stretch of highway and the race is conducted in two rounds. The first round vlogger is riding the Classic 350 and other friend person is on the Avenger 220. The first round starts and for a moment it felt like the Royal Enfield is winning the round as it moved off the line quickly. But, within few seconds Bajaj Avenger caught up and took the lead. The gap between the Avenger 220 and RE Classic 350 kept on building. The Royal Enfield was struggling through out the race to overtake Avenger.

The Avenger was without too much effort maintained the lead and the Classic 350 had hit a limiter at approximately 129 kmph. The Avenger 220 won the first round. After the first round, Avenger rider describes about how smooth the motorcycle rides in comparison to the Classic and he also says that there was less vibration on the handle bars too.They conduct second round of race and this time riders swapped the motorcycles and the result remained the same. Avenger took the lead at the start and maintained it throughout the race.

Both Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Bajaj Avenger 220 cruiser motorcycle generate similar amount of power. The smaller capacity motorcycle of the two is Avenger and it generates 19 Bhp and the Classic 350 generates 19.1 Bhp. Then how how did the Avenger won the race?. Well, In comparison to the Classic 350, Avenger 220 is much lighter and that is what had helped the motorcycle win the race without too much drama.

Both motorcycles are very comfortable for long distance riding. The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is best enjoyed in a relaxed manner, and the sheer low end torque of the motorcycle makes it very pleasurable for ambling around. The Avenger is brisker and low slung, and is the priced cruiser on sale in India.

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Bajaj Avenger Street 220 vs Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 Comparison

The ex-showroom price of the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.23 Lakh

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 base engine returns 40 KM/L

In the powertrain department, the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 gets bhp Petrol engine

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Royal Enfield Bullet 350

₹ 1.74 - 2.16 L

• EMI Starts at ₹ 5,738

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₹ 1.23 L

• EMI Starts at ₹ 4,044

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₹ 1.01 L

• EMI Starts at ₹ 3,334

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₹ 1.5 L

• EMI Starts at ₹ 4,943

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₹ 1.5 - 1.69 L

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Bajaj Avenger 220: Which motorcycle should you buy?

• The Hunter 350 shares its engine with the Classic 350 and the Meteor 350 whereas the Avenger 220 Cruise uses the same engine as the Pulsar 220F.

Back in August 2022, Royal Enfield launched the Hunter 350 and it became an instant hit for the manufacturer. It is currently the most affordable motorcycle in Royal Enfield's line-up. The pricing of the Hunter 350 is quite close to Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise. So, a person might cross-shop between the two motorcycles. Here is a comparison between the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise: Looks

In terms of looks, both motorcycles are very different. The Avenger 220 Cruise looks like a proper cruiser because of its handlebar, low-slung seat, forward-set footpegs, a backrest and tall windscreen. On the other hand, the Hunter 350 looks like a small roadster with neo-retro elements.

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise: Engine

Both engines are air-oil cooled and get fuel injection. Moreover, both manufacturers are using a 5-speed gearbox. Bajaj Avenger 220 shares its engine with the iconic Pulsar 220F. The 220 cc mill produces 18.76 bhp at 8,500 rpm and a peak torque output of 17.55 Nm at 7,000 rpm. The Hunter 350 shares its engine with the Meteor 350 and the Classic 350. However, it is in a different state of tune. The 349 cc unit produces 20.11 bhp at 6,100 rpm and a peak torque output of 27 Nm.

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise: Features

In terms of features, the Avenger 220 Cruise comes with a fully digital instrument cluster, digital instrument cluster, spoked rims, LED Daytime Running Lamps and halogen lighting. Depending on the variant, the Hunter 350 gets a semi-digital instrument cluster, USB port, halogen lighting, alloy wheels, dual-channel ABS and Tripper Navigation system.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise: Price

Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise costs ₹ 1.43 lakh. Then there is the Hunter 350 which is offered in three variants. The prices start at ₹ 1.50 lakh and go up to ₹ 1.73 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.

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Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Hunter 350 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 has a 13 Litres fuel tank with 1321 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 has 1055 mm seat height and 13 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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• Jd Joel dsa 3 Month ago Review for Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 4.6 Best riding experience so far in non-traffic area. The bike is to long it's not meant for very traffic area. Overall riding experience is to go on the Bajaj avenger 220. Front tire is a bit slippery and loose grip on metal surface when wet. Likes (3)
• A Ashfaq 5 Month ago Review for Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 4.6 Simply awesome, except of rear brakes which have to be replaced every 2 months, all good with service cost and mileage, Bajaj should launch something like classic 350, it would be better, riding long distance is just very comfortable, my old bike was also a avenger cruise, 10 years of experience with avenger Read more Likes (5)
• M Mahrndra 7 Month ago Review for Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 5.0 Very good bike for long rides. Likes (5)
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• A Aravindhan 9 Month ago Review for Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 3.0 Good Looking. Best in performance, maintenance is ok. Likes (6)
• Aa Aslam ali 29 Days ago Review for Royal Enfield Hunter 350 4.2 i brought this bike 5 month's ago i really love this bike I get around 25 km of mileage in rural area so do consider in this price there are no batter option available in this price. Likes (9)
• Ab Aravind babu 29 Days ago Review for Royal Enfield Hunter 350 4.6 Nice bike nice comfort to drive it may good looking and awesome design to attract the bike for others nice bot not good mileage for my opinion it's good choice to buy the bike. Likes (4)
• ST Sushil Tiwari 31 Days ago Review for Royal Enfield Hunter 350 5.0 This bike all function is excellent in other bikes in India bikes mileage is best class in this segment , this bike is used in long Road Riding in the best of our segment. Likes (7)
• AS Aditya Seth 1 Month ago Review for Royal Enfield Hunter 350 5.0 Royal Enfield is the legend of bikes. The Hunter 350 is a sporty bike with good features and enhancements. Overall, comfortable and the best for the price. Likes (5)
• S Sandeep 3 Month ago Review for Royal Enfield Hunter 350 4.6 Take a ride then we’ll decide why it’s best bikes compared to other bikes Likes Luxury Bikes with in middle class families no body can be beat in price or luxury bike only one thing is differ that is mileage 36 mph which is ignored by many people so I will be Likes (10)

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BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is ₹ 1,41,454 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 is ₹ 1,56,496. Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 is available in 3 colours. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350.

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