Q. How is this bike? Shall I go ahead to buy this or any better option - Avenger Cruise 220?

Yes you can. Its best in class and performance just follow the speed limts and gear changing for up and down shifts as per instruction manual upto 2000 kms and then in same proportion for 3000 kms. This engine sets itself slowly but once done it give awesome performance. I have Cruise 220 and drive daily 75 kms for office on highway. Mileage 45 kmpl. Maintenance only INR 1,300/- (includes oil change but exculdes any damage rep[air cost) for every 5,000 kms. I have also driven this bike for long rides at a constant speed of 80 km/hr for 2 to 3 hrs and total 7 hrs (including short tea brakes). Don't think of racing this bike at 120 km/hr and driving in city/market for shopping etc. its not meant for that. Just try to get the consistent performance from it. I bought it in mid July and now its 5,000 kms already only 1st service so far.

Excellent bike--I have driven it for more than 70000KM in past 5yrs with one stretch of more than 1100KM in one day. Easy to maintain with the only caution that every 1800KM it needs an engine oil change & front wheel is slightly risky when at a speed of 120KM.hr which it touches very easily. Mileage is approx 32-35KM / Litre in city limit and the best part is comfort in biking long distance without a backache. I dont find an alternate in this segment as even Intruder of Suzuki is just 150cc and priced similar to what Bajaj Avenger is.

The bike is really good and very comfortable. I used it for 1 year and 3 months. However the deeper insight is as below and hope that serves your query- 1. There is no space for keeping even a pin or a needle in the bike. 2. It is great for the long run but in the city by the time you accelerate the brakes are ready to be pushed. 3. Due to the long & low body, the cutting is little longer and is troublesome in the areas like Chandni Chowk (Rush areas). 4. The bike does shake or shows signs of tiredness after 60-70 speed.