They've finally done it. Rumours about Bajaj plonking the feisty engine from the Pulsar 180 DTSi into the Eliminator had been doing the rounds for a while, and we can now confirm that they're true.
The new Avenger retails all the advantages of the earlier Eliminator bike and comes with the DTS-i engine and incorporates the ExausTEC for better low-end torque. It looks virtually identical to the machine it replaces, with Eliminator-spec mirrors, meters, lights, chrome console, brakes and wheels. The Pulsar engine's the same in terms of power output, only it's been tuned for more bottom-end torque in keeping with the cruiser character.
Given that the Avenger is about 30 kg heavier than the Pulsar, there's a drop in outright performance, but the increased torque makes for relaxed riding. The most significant change is in its price, at an estimated Rs 63,000 (ex-showroom), it's Rs 30,000 cheaper than the Elim, Rs 20,000 less than the Enfield Thunderbird and only Rs 4,000 more than the Yamaha Enticer.
PS: I own an Enticer folks!
No comments:
Post a Comment