Comparing the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 and the Yamaha R3 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 is available at ₹136,691, while the Yamaha R3 is priced at ₹359,900. On the engine front, the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 comes with a 220 cc unit compared to the Yamaha R3's 321cc, producing 13.99 kW (19.03 PS) @ 8500 rpm and 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 40 Kmpl for the Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220 versus 25 Kmpl for the Yamaha R3. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Oil‑cooled | Liquid Cooled |
| Displacement | 220 cc | 321cc |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, Twin Spark DTS-i , Fuel Injected, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve | 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valves |
| Power | 13.99 kW (19.03 PS) @ 8500 rpm | 30.9 kW (42.0 PS) @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 17.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 29.5 Nm (3.0 kgfm) @ 9,000 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 L | 14 L |
| Mileage | 40 Kmpl | 25 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 163 | 169 |
| Seat Height | 737 | 780 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Single‑channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | 280 mm Disc ABS | Hydraulic single disc, 298 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic with double anti friction bush | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork) |
| Rear Brake | 130 mm Drum | Hydraulic single disc, 220 mm |
| Rear Suspension | 5 step adjustable Twin shock absorber | Swingarm |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 90/90-17 Tubeless | 110/70 R17M/C 54H Tubeless |
| Rear Tyre | 130/90-15 Tubeless | 140/70 R17M/C 66H Tubeless |
| Tyre Type | Tube | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Bi‑functional LED projector with LED DRLs | Dual LED headlight |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V, 8Ah VRLA | 12 V, 7.0 Ah |
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| Cluster | Fully digital LCD with Bluetooth & navigation | LCD Instrument Cluster |
| Color Options | Moon WhiteAuburn Black | Icon Blue |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 131723 | | 339028 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 5‑speed manual | Constant Mesh, 6-speed |






