Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 vs Honda Rebel 300
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and Honda Rebel 300 are both cruiser bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Rebel 300 costs ₹87,845 more than the Avenger Cruise 220, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 65% extra.
The Avenger Cruise 220 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Avenger Cruise 220 and 7/10 for the Rebel 300.
Category by category
Price
Avenger Cruise 220
The Avenger Cruise 220 starts ₹87,845 lower (₹1,34,155 against ₹2,22,000), about ₹2,790 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Avenger Cruise 220
Avenger Cruise 220 claims 39 kmpl against 26 kmpl. That is roughly ₹11,750 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 174 against 115 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 adds dual-channel abs, rear disc brake and traction control that the Avenger Cruise 220 does not have on any variant.
Features
Rebel 300
Rebel 300 gets alloy wheels, slipper clutch, led headlamp and led tail lamp and 3 more items.
City manners
Avenger Cruise 220
Avenger Cruise 220 is 9 kg lighter and taller in the seat (737 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Avenger Cruise 220
Avenger Cruise 220 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Rebel 300.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Avenger Cruise 220 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
Buy the Rebel 300 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is cruiser first-timers
- your priority is shorter riders
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Avenger Cruise 220 | Rebel 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,155 | ₹2,22,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,55,800 | ₹2,52,200 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,15,235 | ₹1,73,985 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,480 | ₹12,104 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,13,515 | ₹4,73,289 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajAvenger Cruise 220 | HondaRebel 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,34,155 | ₹2,22,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,250 | ₹7,040 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 220 cc | 286 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 18.8 bhp | 30 bhp |
| Torque | 17.6 Nm | 27.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 39 kmpl | 26 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 163 kg | 172 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 11 L |
| Seat height | 737 mm | 690 mm |
| Ground clearance | 169 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Length | 2210 mm | 2205 mm |
| Width | 806 mm | 820 mm |
| Height | 1321 mm | 1090 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 280 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 296 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 240 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic with double anti friction bush | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | 5 step adjustable Twin shock absorber | Twin Shock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 130/90-15 | 150/80-16 |
Avenger Cruise 220 vs Rebel 300: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Avenger Cruise 220 or the Rebel 300?
- The Avenger Cruise 220 is cheaper by ₹87,845 at the base variant (₹1,34,155 against ₹2,22,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Avenger Cruise 220 or the Rebel 300?
- The Avenger Cruise 220 claims 39 kmpl against 26 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Avenger Cruise 220 and Rebel 300 in Delhi?
- About ₹96,400: roughly ₹1,55,800 for the Avenger Cruise 220 and ₹2,52,200 for the Rebel 300, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,13,515 for the Avenger Cruise 220 and ₹4,73,289 for the Rebel 300, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Avenger Cruise 220 comes out ₹1,59,774 ahead.
