What is the News?
Indian Motorcycle giant Bajaj Auto has officially launched the updated 2026 version of its Avenger Street 220 in India. The launch of the 2026 Avenger Street 220 comes in the aftermath of Bajaj discontinuing its smaller sibling, the Avenger Street 160. The 2026 Street 220 now comes with a slightly higher price tag and E20 compliance.
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What is the 2026 Bajaj Avenger Street 220?
The 2026 Bajaj Avenger Street 220 is a cruiser motorcycle from the Indian brand, derived from the classic Avenger Cruise 220 and offering a modern, urban-focused alternative.
While the Street 220 shares the same mechanical platform and the same low 737mm seat height with forward-set footpegs as the Cruise 220, the Street 220 offers a slight change in the rider ergonomics by incorporating a flatter streetfighter-esque handlebar, allowing for a much more nimble and commanding posture, making it easier to navigate the 160kg cruiser through city traffic.
Additionally, the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 features a tall front windshield for wind deflection at high speeds. In contrast, the Street 220 replaces the tall windshield with a short flyscreen to suit its sporty city-focused design.
What kind of design approach does the new Avenger Street 220 follow?
The new 2026 Avenger Street 220 doesn’t deviate much from the previous Street models; it continues to follow a classical cruiser aesthetic with modern street style design. Featuring a low, long stance, a blacked-out theme across the engine and cycle parts, alloy wheels, and a shorter flyscreen to give it a cleaner, more urban appearance.
What colours are available on the new model?
The 2026 Bajaj Avenger Street 220 comes with a two-colour option to choose from: Ebony Black and Cocktail Wine Red. These shades complement the darker blacked-out aesthetics of the Urban cruiser.
What kind of hardware forms the mechanical base of the 2026 Bajaj Avenger Street 220?
The 2026 Bajaj Avenger Street 220 continues to feature a tubeless double cradle frame layout with telescopic front forks with double anti-friction bush and a five-step adjustable twin shock absorber at the rear.
As for the braking department, the roadster comes with a 280mm front disc with a 130mm rear drum brake with single-channel ABS.
What Powers the Bajaj Avenger Street 220?
The Bajaj Avenger Street 220 is powered by a 220cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled DTS-i engine. The 220cc single-cylinder produces 19.03 PS at 8,500 rpm and 17.55 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm, and power is delivered to the rear wheel by a five-speed manual gearbox.
What type of features are on offer on the Bajaj Avenger Street 220?
The Avenger Street 220 offers a comprehensive list of practical, everyday-useable features, which includes a digital instrument console, LED DRLs, a halogen headlamp, LED turn indicators, and a single-channel ABS setup. The inclusion of features such as Dual-channel ABS, smartphone connectivity and all around LED lighitng wouldve made it a much more attractive proposition in the segment. However, currently the Bajaj Avenger models are the ones currenlty occupying the entry-level low-capacity cruiser space at this price point.
What is the price of the 2026 Bajaj Avenger Street 220?
The 2026 Bajaj Avenger Street 220 is priced at Rs 1.30 lakh ex-showroom, priced identically to the Avenger Cruise 220. The inclusion of features such as Dual-channel ABS, smartphone connectivity and all around LED lighitng wouldve made it a much more attractive proposition in the segment. However, at this moment, the Bajaj Avenger models are the ones currently occupying the entry-level low-capacity cruiser space at this price point.
