Cruiser segment bikes are quite popular in Nepal these days. However, cruiser bikes coming in the quite expensive range is not affordable for all the cruiser lovers. But thanks to the brands like Bajaj and Suzuki which has brought budget-segment cruiser bikes in Nepal by which the cruiser lovers are able to have an elegant cruiser bike experience.
In this article, we are going to discuss and compare two of the cheapest or say entry-level cruiser segment bikes available in the country which is the Bajaj Avenger 150 Street and the Suzuki Intruder 150+.
Here, we have covered a quick comparison between two of these of amazing cruiser bikes based on various facets.
Design and Style
Speaking of the Bajaj Avenger, the bike looks like a scaled-down version of the standard cruiser bike as it has a low stance. Similarly, it has a sleek designed fuel tank, round headlamp, analog display meter, and small rear wheel. The bike gets street style handlebar and mostly matt black elements around the bike instead of chrome.
On the other hand, the Suzuki Intruder is designed more on like a sports bike with cruiser feel in it. The bike gets the masculine design on the front along with dual-port exhaust and tank shrouds which adds an elegant and premium feel to it. Also, the bike has a fully digital instrument cluster and all-LED lights.
Therefore, design and style wise, the Suzuki Intruder can be claimed the best pick.
Engine and Performance
This is one of the crucial factors to look after in a bike. Firstly, speaking of the Suzuki intruder, the two-wheeler is integrated with 155cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine which is mated with a five-speed gearbox. The engine produces 14.8 PS power at 8,000 rpm while peak torque of 14Nm at 6,000rpm.
Similarly, the Avenger street 150 gets a 150cc engine with the same configuration while it is also mated with a five-speed gearbox. Here, the avenger street gets an oil-cooling system which provides better performance in the engine during the times of load. The engine delivers 14.5PS power at 9,000rpm while peak torque of 12.5Nm at 6,500rpm.
Although the Avenger street gets an oil-cooler system in it, the Suzuki’s engine performance is definitely smoother and powerful than the other which clearly picks out the winner. Also, both of these bikes weigh 148kg.
Cycle Parts
The Bajaj Avenger 150 Street gets a 17-inch alloy wheel on the front while the rear one gets a 15-inch alloy wheel. Speaking of the braking, the braking is handled by 240mm disc brake on the front and old-drum type unit on the back. The bike doesn’t get ABS for braking. The bike has 37mm diameter telescopic fork on the front and twin hydraulic shock absorber on the rear side.
On the other hand, the Suzuki Intruder 150 gets 17-inch alloy wheels on both the front and rear side. For braking, both of the sides get disc brake while there is single channel ABS assisting the front brake. For suspension, the Intruder comes with a giant 41mm telescopic fork on the front and a seven-step adjustable monoshock suspension on the rear side.
The above cycle parts feature on both the bikes clearly decide the winner, i.e. the Suzuki Intruder 150+.
Price
Finally comes the crucial part, which is the pricing of the bikes.
Bajaj Avenger 150 Street Price in Nepal: Rs. 2,59,000/-
Suzuki Intruder 150 Price in Nepal: Rs. 3,29,000/-
(Verdict: Although Suzuki Intruder 150 is on more expensive hand compared to the Avenger 150 Street, the Suzuki Intruder is more of a premium designed both in terms of style and other facets such as the engine performance, braking, suspension, and all the other cycle parts. Also, the bike gets an ABS which is an important safety feature. Therefore, we would recommend you to buy the Suzuki Intruder 150 is you could gather up a little extra cash so that your new cruiser can be a good value for money.)
Bajaj Avenger 150 Street Specifications
| Displacement | 150 cc |
| Max Power | 14.3 bhp @ 9,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 12.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Front Brake Type | Disc- 240 mm |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum- 130 mm |
| ABS | No |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 liters |
| Mileage | 45 km/l |
| Weight (Kerb) | 148 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 169 mm |
| Top Speed | 102km/h |
Suzuki Intruder 150 Specifications
| Displacement | 154.9 cc |
| Max Power | 14.6 bhp @ 8,000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 14 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| Front Brake Type | Disc- 266 mm |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc- 220 mm |
| ABS | Yes (Single-Channel) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 liters |
| Mileage | 44 km/l |
| Weight (Kerb) | 148 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Top Speed | 115km/h |
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