How is the Avenger 220 in long distance touring?

For many motorcycle enthusiasts, long distance touring is a dream, and the choice of bike can make, or break, the experience. With its cruiser styling and comfortable riding position, the Bajaj Avenger 220 looks like a contender for the budget conscious tourers. But touring is not just about comfort, it’s also about reliability, fuel efficiency, luggage capacity, and being able to cruise at highway speeds comfortably. Although plenty of riders swear by the Avenger for long trips, citing the bike’s relaxed ergonomics and adequate fuel economy, it is down below the middle of the road. However some say its lack of more modern features – such as a larger fuel tank or advanced electronics for example – make it ill suited to serious touring. But then there’s the question of how well it handles fully loaded with luggage and a pillion rider. We will look at whether the Avenger 220 is a touring capable machine or for shorter rides.