Moving on from the 180cc segment, we come to the 220cc segment, a segment that truly stands out as a performance biking segment. We have skipped the 200cc segment since this consists only of the newly launched Pulsar 200NS. Coming to the 220cc, here we encounter 3 motorcycles, 2 from the Bajaj stable; the Bajaj Avenger 220 DTS-i and the Pulsar 220 DTS-i. From Hero MotoCorp, we have the long famed Karizma ZMR, one of the oldest and respected ones to be in the Indian performance biking segment.
Although, the thrill and bliss of biking matters to the riders from this segment onwards, an extra look at the mileage figures(Official and User reported) provided below would definitely assist you in your research, especially during these hard times when India is facing a sky-rocketing rise in fuel costs. Car drivers, have an option to switch to diesel from the gasoline ones, but sadly, we bikers have to bear the brunt of any change in petrol prices as we don’t have a similar option. As with the 180cc, the 220cc mileage comparison also comes along with a detailed comparison of the technical specifications of the candidates.
Mileage Comparison of 220cc Segment Bikes in India
| Model (Manufacturer wise) | Official Figure | User Claimed figure (avg) | Difference | |
| Bajaj | ||||
| Pulsar 220 DTS-i | 42 | 34 | 8 | |
| Avenger 220 DTS-i | 43 | 38 | 5 | |
| Hero MotoCorp | ||||
| Karizma ZMR | 42 | 39 | 3 |
Technical Specification Comparison of 220cc Segment Bikes in India
| Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-i | Bajaj Avenger 220 DTS-i | Hero Karizma ZMR | ||
| Engine | ||||
| Type | 4 stroke, DTS-i | 4 stroke, DTS-i | 4 stroke | |
| Displacement | 220cc | 219.89cc | 223cc | |
| Cooling | Air | Air cooled with oil cooler | Air cooled with oil cooler | |
| Cylinder Arrangement | single | single | single | |
| Max Power | 21.04 PS @ 8500 RPM | 19.03 PS @ 8400 RPM | 17.84 PS @ 7000 RPM | |
| Max Torque | 19.12 Nm @ 7000 RPM | 17.5 Nm @ 7000 RPM | 18.35 Nm @ 6000 RPM | |
| Bore X Stroke | – | – | 65.5 X 66.2 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | – | – | 9.0:1 | |
| Starting | Intelligent Cdi | Intelligent Cdi | DC-FTIS | |
| Transmission | ||||
| Clutch | Wet Multi-plate | Wet Multi-plate | Wet Multi-plate | |
| Gears | 5 speed | 5 speed | 5 speed | |
| Suspension | ||||
| Front | Telescopic, with anti-friction bush | Telescopic forks | Telescopic Hydraulic Shockers | |
| Rear | 5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber | Hydraulic Shock Absorber | 5 step adjustable IGRS | |
| Brakes | ||||
| Front | 260mm disc | 260mm disc | 276mm disc | |
| Rear | 230mm disc | 130mm drum | 240mm disc | |
| Tyres | ||||
| Front | 90/90 X 17- tubeless | 90/90 X 17- tubetype unidirectional | 80/100 – 18 | |
| Rear | 120/80 X 17- tubeless | 130/90 X 15- tubetype unidirectional | 100/90 – 18 | |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length | 2035mm | 2195mm | 2110mm | |
| Width | 750mm | 750mm | 805mm | |
| Height | 1165mm | 1130mm | 1175mm | |
| Ground Clearance | 150mm | 169mm | 150mm | |
| Wheelbase | 1350mm | 1475mm | 1350mm | |
| Kerb Weight | 150kg | 154.5kg | 159kg |
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Thank God, Koyee to post aaya bikeadvice per after a long time
KTM Duke200 and pulsar 200 have a 200cc liquid cooled engine with the latter borrowing the engine from the KTM Duke200.They should also have been included because of their upto date technology.low performance air cooled 220cc class are too overrated.
Excellent … but i always prefer Bicycle… less weight and no need to worry about the fuel cost at all… don’t know why stupid people waste money in burning fuel like this
Increase in two wheelers coupled with less space,heavy traffic and accidents, soon these comparisons will revert back to bicycles.
Hi Actor Vijay,,,,We stupid people live in the 21st century…… and enjoy the fuel when there are still some around. We will join you when it is all gone. I think you are lacking the needed brain cells.
Well the honest fact is that the Pulsar 200 NS is better than all the bikes mentioned here.
Faisal Bro… Pulsar is no way near my hercules Bicycle… mine costs jsut 1:35 the cost of it and no need to fill gas too..
yes…that’s why they have not included pulsar 200ns in this article…
Writer have forgotten that in 220cc segment there is 1 option left . It’s urban legend Karizma R . which is best in its class and gives better mileage compared to above all bike .
Hadd hai Technology bi koi cheez hoti hai,
itz clear from ur comment that you have Karizma….
nd dont even know what Programmed Fuel Injection is …
Front – 120/80 – 16
Rear – 170/80 – 15
Are you guys nuts? These are the details given for ZMR. Well, atleast my comments are read by someone and I don’t mind if they don’t get posted here for public viewing just because my comments are realistic and true.
Get your facts right first. A simple copy+paste job won’t make you a biker or this site as a biking reference site.
Right
Why all are bothered about milage above 200cc segments? It is for power and thill only.