2021 Bajaj Avenger 160 Street Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Bajaj's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2021 Bajaj Avenger 160 Street pairs a 160.3 cc (9.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.8 HP (10.8 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 13.7 Nm (10.1 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm. With a specific output of 92.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Avenger 160 Street measures 156 kg (344 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.09 HP/kg (10.54 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 737 mm (29 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,490 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Bajaj archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2021 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
92.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.09 HP/kg (10.54 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
737 mm (29 in)
Engine
Displacement160.3 ccm (9.78 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power14.8 HP (10.8 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque13.7 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.1 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic with double anti friction bush
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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