The Bajaj Avenger Street BS6 160 was launched for INR 94, 893 and it is approximately INR 11,642 more expensive than the BS4 Avenger Street 160. The bike is on its way to select dealers and already pre bookings have commenced for the model. In the new model, fuel injection and catalytic convertors have been added which are responsible for the price hike. It also meets all kinds of strict emission norms and at the same time retains the 15PS power output. The torque has also increased to 13.7 NM which is approximately 0.2Nm that the older model.
The upgraded Bajaj Avenger Street 160 is almost similar to the previous model except for the few changes mentioned earlier. It still retains the telescopic front fork design as well as twin rear fork shock absorbers. It has a 260mm front disc and has a single channel ABS along with 130 mm rear drum. Suzuki Intruder BS6 is considered the greatest competitor of this model. This model is considered to be one of the most affordable cruisers in India and comfortable for long journeys. However, it still do not have the dual-channel ABS which is considered a downside as well.
Specifications
It is a cruiser bike with self-start and single channel ABS. The odometer, speedometer, trip meter are all digital and there is a low battery indicator too. The consoles are digitized as well. The engine of this model is single cylinder and twin spark DTS-i. It works on fuel injected design and 4 strokes. There is one cylinder with two valves and the bore is 56mm. With 160cc engine and power of 15PS and 8500rpm, these bikes are quite powerful. The emission is BS6 and the torque of the bike is 13.7 Nm and 7000 rpm. It is based on chain drive and operates on petrol. There are five speed gears and has to be manually operated. With disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in rear, the bike is well balanced and smooth to ride.
The overall mileage of the bike is 45 KmpL and the bike has a fuel capacity of 13L. The telescopic double anti-friction bush suspension in the front makes sure your ride is very comfortable and the discomfort of the jerking on road is minimized. It also features diamond classis and 5 step adjustable twin shock absorber. It has tubeless alloy tyres which are radial. The front wheels are slightly bigger and 431.8mm in diameter while the rear wheels are 381 mm.
Design
The Bajaj Avenger Street 160 retains a classic design for almost a decade now and even the new model does not have any dramatic difference in terms of the design and aesthetics. The bike is available in two colours- red and black. Both are highly popular and complements the robust design of the model beautifully. With comfortable seat design and powerful suspension it is a good option even for riders with physical issues like back pain. This is also one of the few cruisers that is suitable for long as well as short journeys.
Features
The overall design and features of the bike is commendable and for the price that you are paying, it definitely has a lot to offer. The road price comes to INR 1, 13 lakhs which is more on the cost effective and affordable side compared to the other bikes in this segment.
The only drawback that can be highlighted for the Bajaj Avenger BS6 160 is the absence of dual ABS model from this range. The overall quality and design of the bike other than this one drawback, make it a highly coveted choice among bike-lovers.
