Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x vs Bajaj Avenger 220
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x vs Bajaj Avenger 220. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x: 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 195 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Bajaj Avenger 220: 19.03 hp @ 8,400 rpm hp, 152 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 114 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x
Bajaj Avenger 220
Horsepower (hp)
19.8 hp
19.03 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
17.55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
114 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
152 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm
19.03 hp @ 8,400 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
17.55 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h
114 km/h
Weight
195 kg (curb weight)
152 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
~3.3 L/100km or ~30 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.0 L/100km or approximately 33 km/L
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x
7.0/10
"A dependable, affordable thumper that rewards patient, unhurried riders."
Pros
+Smooth, torquey low-end pull
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Cheap and abundant spare parts
Cons
−Suspect electrics on older bikes
−Leaky fork seals common
−Highway performance feels strained
Bajaj Avenger 220
6.5/10
"Solid budget cruiser if you buy carefully and manage expectations."
Pros
+Relaxed, comfortable riding position
+Affordable parts and servicing
+Decent highway cruising ability
Cons
−Mediocre braking performance
−Cheap plastics and switchgear
−Limited power for overtaking
Top 10 Accessories
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