I bought this bike in chennai showroom(pro biking).
Until I pay the money there was great respect and explanation given to me about the bike.
When they deliver the bike I saw rust in all the bolt joints, and rear brake is fully loosen.
I told this to the person who was talking to like my friend until I pay the money, he replied that it wasnt his part, he directed a small boy(must be 16 or below, child labour I suppose). He gave me the demo for the bike, (very hard time), he might have had god some kicks if he continued . I waited for around 1/2 an hour to get the brake fixed.
All together I recommend others to buy avy only if they dont worry about good service from bajaj. I like the bike very much, but I was totally shocked by their under 16 mechanic who gave the demo to me and also the management people there at chennai bajaj probiking showroom who will forget you after sale.
This bike needs good service periodically I dont think BAJAJ has this facility anywhere in the country(or I can say like this, there is not customer satisfied service center in india, or the quality of service offered by any service centre in inida is not upto the mark, or the service centre never cares about our bike)
This bike is good, I have done some 402 kms. I will write a detailed review on the performance and reliability when I read 3000kms.
Request for bajaj, please hire some decent mechanics to get our bikes serviced and give a proper demo on delivering the new bike, no kids and ignorant peoples.
This was my previous experience
Feel Like GOD,
This is what the catchy word being used to sell this cruiser bike
Bajaj Avenger(180/200), I will surely agree on that once you get on
that bike you will really feel like a GOD. This is my experience on
200cc.
I am a bike enthusiasist and I keep changing my bike every 1 or 2
years, always looking for better performance. But the indian market is
a bit sluggish in introducing the real performance bikes. Hope for a
better performance future.
And returning to the feel of the Bike its solid and makes you feel
proud. I want to ride this bike on road for its pride. Looks cool. The
Riding position is so comofortable and suits for long drive. Bajaj has
identified some of the cruiser bike lovers like me and has finally
comeup with the affordable one. I expect bajaj to make some
refinements. Its a great effort and we must support Bajaj for its
courage.
This bike is not for racing or wheelie or performing some stunt in
front of your girl friend, this is purely indian made touring
motorcycle. The power generated by the mill is not that sufficent but
acceptable. I am hearing the news of 200cc avenger coming to market but
still its a news in many cities(pondicherry). To test Drive there is no
bike avilable here, yet I had a chance for a trip of 60 Kms in this
bike(200cc) from one of my frineds in banglore.
I was not driving the bike first, I was sitting at the pillion
seat. I am not too tall to comment on the height of the bike, it was
comfortable. Then I got a chance to drive this "Indian made Harley
Davidson", yeah I could say that because its the first indian attempt
to manufacture cruiser bike in india. My friend told me that this bike
is just 1000Kms done and told me not to exceed 50kmph. It was like
riding a chariot in its slow speed, every one on the road are asking
about this beauty. "How much is the total cost?", "what is the mileage
it can give or presently giving?" etc. from the first gear the things
are perfect.
The power generated is superb. I own a bajaj product platina which
have some gear shifting problem. But avenger 200cc they worked a lot on
smoothing the gear shifting, its really smooth except at 5th gear(quite
hard), but my friend told it will get smooth in few weeks. The engine
sound ie the engine beat is also perfect, it gives a feel like you are
driving some thing which is stable and reliable. But we are not
speeding but only touring at the speed of around 55 to 60 kmph. This is
my personal opinion the control of the bike is quite hard in heavy
traffic. U have to be a expert rider of cruiser bikes if you wanna make
the girls amuse in tight traffic.
I drove for around 20 Kms but it was just like that I want to buy it now, grt experience.
If you are looking for mileage or to perform stunts this bike is
not for you, This bike makes you look cool and you will be the BOSS,
BOSS doesnt have to go 100+ on the road, its all about the looks and
sturdiness. This bike can go 130kmph, its specifications tells that,
but dont try this bike is not ment for over speeding.
Enjoy your long tours
FEEL LIKE GOD
FEEL LIKE THE REAL BOSS