Bajaj Cars

Absolutely! The Avenger 400 could be exactly what the Indian market needs. It'll offer more power than the 220 without the insane price tag of bigger bikes. Perfect for those wanting to upgrade.

The cool cousin showing up at the family reunion would be an Avenger 400. That could slot right in between the smaller 350cc cruisers that some might find a bit underpowered and the pricier 650cc options that are out of reach for many. If you find the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 a little too tame, but can’t stretch to a 650, this Avenger 400 could well be the answer. It’s almost like the middle seat at the movies — not too close, not too far, just right. With the Avenger 400, Bajaj may have found the bike that will put balance in the Indian cruiser market.

Bajaj's 'bitten by a radioactive spider' moment in the bike world could be launching the Avenger 400. That would prove that Bajaj is not the commuter bike company anymore — they can innovate and play in big leagues too. It's that nerdy kid in high school who comes in all cool and confident after summer break. Maybe the Avenger 400 says Bajaj, 'Hey, we can do fun and exciting too and we're not just about practical rides!' It could even provoke a whole new generation of Bajaj fans to whom the brand will look completely different.

It's as if, Bajaj found the golden egg, but forgot to make an omelet! They have this wonderful 400cc engine from the Dominar, but they don’t seem to be sharing the love. Perhaps they're being especially careful after the Dominar didn't quite meet the expectations they’d had. Or maybe they’re too taken up with partner brands to include their own in the mix. Bike enthusiasts are scratching their heads wondering why Bajaj aren’t making the most of this awesome engine either way. Imagine having the secret recipe for the world’s best cookie and then only baking one batch per year!

Just like that game of telephone we used to play as kids where you whisper something to the next person and it changes as it goes, the "Triumph Avenger 400" rumors have become hotter and hotter. Unfortunately it’s probably just wishful thinking by fans who are daydreaming about the sexy Triumph design combined with the practicality of the Avenger. It’s just fun to think of a British Indian love child cruiser, but if Triumph does anything in this space, it’ll likely be its own thing, not a rehashed Avenger. In the bike world, stranger things have happened, though!