Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 vs Kawasaki W175
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and Kawasaki W175 are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. The W175 undercuts the Avenger Cruise 220 by ₹19,149, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The W175 takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Avenger Cruise 220 and 6.5/10 for the W175.
Category by category
Price
W175
The W175 starts ₹19,149 lower (₹1,15,006 against ₹1,34,155), about ₹600 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
W175
W175 claims 41 kmpl against 39 kmpl. That is roughly ₹1,138 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Avenger Cruise 220
Avenger Cruise 220 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 115 against 95 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
W175
W175 adds tubeless tyres that the Avenger Cruise 220 does not have on any variant.
City manners
W175
W175 is 28 kg lighter and taller in the seat (790 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 W175.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Avenger Cruise 220 if
- 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
- your priority is relaxed solo cruising
Buy the W175 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
- your priority is first-time riders
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Avenger Cruise 220 | W175 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,34,155 | ₹1,15,006 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,58,192 | ₹1,36,126 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,15,235 | ₹1,09,545 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,592 | ₹6,536 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,16,019 | ₹2,87,207 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajAvenger Cruise 220 | KawasakiW175 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,34,155 | ₹1,15,006 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,250 | ₹3,650 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 220 cc | 177 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 18.8 bhp | 12.8 bhp |
| Torque | 17.6 Nm | 13.2 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 39 kmpl | 41 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 120 km/h | 110 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 163 kg | 135 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 737 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 169 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Length | 2210 mm | 2005 mm |
| Width | 806 mm | 805 mm |
| Height | 1321 mm | 1050 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 280 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 270 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic with double anti friction bush | Ø30 mm telescopic fork / 110 mm |
| Rear suspension | 5 step adjustable Twin shock absorber | Hydraulic type dual rating spring shock absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 90/90-17 | 80/100-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/90-15 | 100/90-17 |
Avenger Cruise 220 vs W175: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Avenger Cruise 220 or the W175?
- The W175 is cheaper by ₹19,149 at the base variant (₹1,15,006 against ₹1,34,155 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Avenger Cruise 220 or the W175?
- The W175 claims 41 kmpl against 39 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Avenger Cruise 220 and W175 in Delhi?
- About ₹22,066: roughly ₹1,58,192 for the Avenger Cruise 220 and ₹1,36,126 for the W175, 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 ₹2,87,207 for the W175, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The W175 comes out ₹28,812 ahead.
