Engineered by Bajaj for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2006 Bajaj Avenger relies on a 180 cc (11 cu in) single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.5 HP (12 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 15.2 Nm (11.2 lb-ft). With a specific output of 91.7 HP per liter, 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 measures 154 kg (340 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.33 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,475 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.
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