Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 vs QJ Motor SRC 250
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and QJ Motor SRC 250 are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹2,872 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Avenger Cruise 220 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Avenger Cruise 220 and 7/10 for the SRC 250.
Category by category
Price
Avenger Cruise 220
The Avenger Cruise 220 starts ₹2,872 lower (₹1,34,155 against ₹1,37,027), about ₹100 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 39 kmpl.
Performance
Avenger Cruise 220
Avenger Cruise 220 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 115 against 105 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
SRC 250
SRC 250 adds dual-channel abs, rear disc brake and tubeless tyres that the Avenger Cruise 220 does not have on any variant.
Warranty
Avenger Cruise 220
Avenger Cruise 220 comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 2 on the SRC 250.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Avenger Cruise 220 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
Buy the SRC 250 if
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is first cruiser buyers
- your priority is budget twin-cylinder fans
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Avenger Cruise 220 | SRC 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,155 | ₹1,37,027 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,58,192 | ₹1,60,329 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,15,235 | ₹1,15,235 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,592 | ₹7,696 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,16,019 | ₹3,18,260 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajAvenger Cruise 220 | QJ MotorSRC 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,34,155 | ₹1,37,027 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,250 | ₹4,350 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 220 cc | 249 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 18.8 bhp | 17.2 bhp |
| Torque | 17.6 Nm | 17 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 39 kmpl | 39 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 135 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 163 kg | 163 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 737 mm | 780 mm |
| Ground clearance | 169 mm | 160 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Length | 2210 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width | 806 mm | 810 mm |
| Height | 1321 mm | 1100 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 280 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 280 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic with double anti friction bush | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | 5 step adjustable Twin shock absorber | Telescopic coil spring oil damped |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | 90/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 130/90-15 | 130/90-15 |
Avenger Cruise 220 vs SRC 250: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Avenger Cruise 220 or the SRC 250?
- The Avenger Cruise 220 is cheaper by ₹2,872 at the base variant (₹1,34,155 against ₹1,37,027 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Avenger Cruise 220 or the SRC 250?
- Both claim 39 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Avenger Cruise 220 and SRC 250 in Delhi?
- About ₹2,137: roughly ₹1,58,192 for the Avenger Cruise 220 and ₹1,60,329 for the SRC 250, 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 ₹3,16,019 for the Avenger Cruise 220 and ₹3,18,260 for the SRC 250, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Avenger Cruise 220 comes out ₹2,241 ahead.
