This 150cc mill has been around for a really long time, and Bajaj has been working on it consistently, each time it has updated a model using the engine. As a result it feels extremely smooth now, with a silky feel throughout the rev range. Bajaj claims low to midrange torque delivery has been beefed up significantly this time around, and I was pleasantly surprised to note how punchy the motor feels. Rolling on the throttle even in higher gears results in noticeable acceleration, and this is easily the best state of tune for this air-cooled motor. Not that it was missed, but the Avenger 150 does not get the 220’s oil cooler. Power output is on-par with most 150cc motorcycles in the market at 14.5PS, while peak torque produced is 12.5Nm.
The Avenger 150 Street gets the same design and matte finish as its elder siblings, the Avenger 220 Street and Cruise. In fact, from a distance it is difficult to differentiate the 150 Street from the 220 Street thanks to their identical alloys and matte black finish. The 150 Street though gets a dark blue hue with a glossy finish as opposed to the 220 Street’s matte black paintjob. Despite being a new motorcycle in the family, the 150’s design is the same as the Avenger that we have been seeing all these years. All three Avengers, including the 150, have been given some comprehensive updates and few design changes though for a fresher, more contemporary appearance. The matte black finish has become the norm for cruisers of late, and it isn’t surprising Bajaj has gone in for the same with the 150 Street.