BAJAJ AVENGER 180 DTS-I (2007-2008) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 2007, the Indian motorcycle maker released the Bajaj Avenger 180 DTS-i, a cruiser motorcycle in its third consecutive production year, featuring the same specifications as the previous model without significant modifications.

The Bajaj Avenger was a cruiser-styled motorcycle designed and manufactured by Bajaj Auto in India. It had styling and design cues borrowed from the Kawasaki Eliminator, packing a 180cc engine first and then increasing to 200 and 220cc.

It was the first cruiser motorcycle developed by an Indian company. To be part of the premium segment, the bike was fitted with a 178cc engine borrowed from the Bajaj Pulsar sports bike and was re-tuned to meet the torque-demanding characteristics of a cruiser machine.

Power-wise, the 2007 Bajaj Avenger 180 DTS-i took its muscles from a 178cc four-stroke single-cylinder air-cooled engine that delivered an output power of 17 hp at 8,000 rpm and 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) torque at 6,000 rpm.

The motorcycle was manufactured around a steel frame with a telescopic fork on the front and a hydraulic shock absorber on the rear, offering optimum suspension performance and handling capabilities.

In the visual department, the bike had standard fittings, like a round headlight, a tall windscreen, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank with instruments mounted on top, a one-piece dual seat with a passenger backrest, a single exhaust system with a silencer mounted on the right-hand side, and wire-spoke wheels.