Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[FamilyMan]

Re: Dominar Heat up isse

Today I bought the Bajaj Dominar and just from showroom to home 4 km run it heated up and i can feel the heat on my left leg..
When parked family members asked the same question why it is emiting heat..
Is it normal or some problem..
Before delivery i already ensure the Engine oil, coolent etc.

Yes, the heating is normal during stop go traffic. However, you won't feel that much heat on highways.

[Raman Swaminathan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

thanks for the replies [MENTION=94363]TCHAT[/MENTION] and [MENTION=35081]kris123456[/MENTION]
I am a very relaxed rider as well. And I usually travel in the 80kmph range.
If it is smooth here, I definitely have no gripe!

And Kris123456, yes, the physics of it is undeniable, the mechanics and construction is something that is in control.
Like maybe use a DOHC or an actual weight counter for reducing vibrations.

[kris123456]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

thanks for the replies @TCHAT and @kris123456

And Kris123456, yes, the physics of it is undeniable, the mechanics and construction is something that is in control.
Like maybe use a DOHC or an actual weight counter for reducing vibrations.

DOHC? I believe bajaj would provide it, if you are ready to pay another 10-15K more. i hope you understand the additional costs in manufacturing and assembling. Even FZ25 has SOHC setup as these are built to be VFM products.

If you generate say 20PS by moving piston and burning fuel. If you add too heavy counter weight, you would lose the power as you are cancelling the power generated with a counter weight. isnt it? the weight always has to be less. The purpose is to reduce vibes and Domi does it well.

I really dont understand why people compare Domi with Duke 390 specs. They don't want to pay the price for what Duke offers and want exact same recipe in Dominar. I ask them only one simple question. If your employer halves your salary, will you work the same amount or will you reduce your output?

[Ijs]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

DOHC? I believe bajaj would provide it, if you are ready to pay another 10-15K more. i hope you understand the additional costs in manufacturing and assembling. Even FZ25 has SOHC setup as these are built to be VFM products.

If you generate say 20PS by moving piston and burning fuel. If you add too heavy counter weight, you would lose the power as you are cancelling the power generated with a counter weight. isnt it? the weight always has to be less. The purpose is to reduce vibes and Domi does it well.

I really dont understand why people compare Domi with Duke 390 specs. They don't want to pay the price for what Duke offers and want exact same recipe in Dominar. I ask them only one simple question. If your employer halves your salary, will you work the same amount or will you reduce your output?

+1.
I have same question why compare these 2 , why don't they buy d390 instead. DOMI is full on vfm and all big single cylinder engines have some vibes at certain rpm range. Only solution is counter balancer like u said but it would mean more cost.

[Ravi572]

Re: Dominar Heat up isse

Yes, the heating is normal during stop go traffic. However, you won't feel that much heat on highways.

Thanks...
Overall riding experience is good.
At 1-2 gears it vibrates.

[krish_095]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys I did my 1st service 2days back. I don't know whether they have updated ecu or not. How to find out?

[Cruisemonk]

Ok let's pit it ur way, ride a MOJO and feel the diff in refinement and torque delivery. It has way less torque than dominar but pulls away better. Weighs the same too. This shi**y ecu map is what is stopping the dominar. MOJO has its own cons like serviceability, spares, bad quality, paint job, mediocre brakes, no abs...

I have bought dominar now maybe when i l get the opportunity i will ride mojo not much famous in punjab my home state and dominar feels very good to me, mine is rocket for sure[emoji7]

Today I bought the Bajaj Dominar and just from showroom to home 4 km run it heated up and i can feel the heat on my left leg..
When parked family members asked the same question why it is emiting heat..
Is it normal or some problem..
Before delivery i already ensure the Engine oil, coolent etc.

When i brought it home My wife was like --it is going to catch fire[emoji15] beleive me with every passing kilometer engine heat will become less give it some time

This is how she looks right now. 2x12w installed on the mirror mounts. Compact, cheap(800₹) VFM & easy to adjust on the go. It's quite bright to illuminate along with low beam. But I want a little more long throw to tackle the pitch dark situations in twisties, also during rains. So ordered the fog lamp mount to install underneath the headlamps and add 2x20w lights there, hook it up with high beam. I'll post updates once setup. Should be done this week.

Are you raju sir?

DOHC? I believe bajaj would provide it, if you are ready to pay another 10-15K more. i hope you understand the additional costs in manufacturing and assembling. Even FZ25 has SOHC setup as these are built to be VFM products.

If you generate say 20PS by moving piston and burning fuel. If you add too heavy counter weight, you would lose the power as you are cancelling the power generated with a counter weight. isnt it? the weight always has to be less. The purpose is to reduce vibes and Domi does it well.

I really dont understand why people compare Domi with Duke 390 specs. They don't want to pay the price for what Duke offers and want exact same recipe in Dominar. I ask them only one simple question. If your employer halves your salary, will you work the same amount or will you reduce your output?

Exactly why the hell we are compairing these two? Same engine more power more cost so obviously d390 will be a little more than dominar

[TCHAT]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys I did my 1st service 2days back. I don't know whether they have updated ecu or not. How to find out?

I am not sure that you can find out by yourself.... I guess you have to go to the SC.

[harry032701]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I got 116 update and its more useful in the city imo. And it used to have all the vibrations between 4-5k range after update these are distributed through out the rev range but are lesser than those 4-5k vibes.. thats what i found...

[Raman Swaminathan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

DOHC? I believe bajaj would provide it, if you are ready to pay another 10-15K more. i hope you understand the additional costs in manufacturing and assembling. Even FZ25 has SOHC setup as these are built to be VFM products.

If you generate say 20PS by moving piston and burning fuel. If you add too heavy counter weight, you would lose the power as you are cancelling the power generated with a counter weight. isnt it? the weight always has to be less. The purpose is to reduce vibes and Domi does it well.

I really dont understand why people compare Domi with Duke 390 specs. They don't want to pay the price for what Duke offers and want exact same recipe in Dominar. I ask them only one simple question. If your employer halves your salary, will you work the same amount or will you reduce your output?

See it makes sense that the FZ25 doesnt have it given Yamaha's near witchcraft when it comes to tuning. that Engine is a gem and is punchy enough even if its a bit underpowered.
And honestly, I am not comparing the D390 and Domi. What I have always wanted was a tourer that it was touted to be. Not a VFM product. I would not mind a Domi at 2L that has all the bells and whistles that make it a proper mile muncher. Even at 2L its super VFM .

[sman999]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

DOHC? I believe bajaj would provide it, if you are ready to pay another 10-15K more. i hope you understand the additional costs in manufacturing and assembling. Even FZ25 has SOHC setup as these are built to be VFM products.

If you generate say 20PS by moving piston and burning fuel. If you add too heavy counter weight, you would lose the power as you are cancelling the power generated with a counter weight. isnt it? the weight always has to be less. The purpose is to reduce vibes and Domi does it well.

I really dont understand why people compare Domi with Duke 390 specs. They don't want to pay the price for what Duke offers and want exact same recipe in Dominar. I ask them only one simple question. If your employer halves your salary, will you work the same amount or will you reduce your output?

I'm ready to pay that premium price for a refined engine.

"The purpose is to reduce vibes and Domi does it well." what do you mean? The whole point is dominar is vibrating well enough to annoy you at lower gears.

So no extra counter balancer to generate more power right? The dominar doesn't seem to be all that powerful as seen on the spec sheet when ridden. Agree?

Well the point was, why can't we have a refined machine with better specs like dohc? Is not abt comparing the dominar with Duke. What I mentioned earlier was even a high revving bike that can act as a track tool is better than a cruiser. Also this engine is evolved from the 390 engine. That's why the mention.

[sman999]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Are you raju sir?


Exactly why the hell we are compairing these two? Same engine more power more cost so obviously d390 will be a little more than dominar

No you have mistaken me for someone else.

Not comparing just mentioned it for an example.

[kris123456]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I'm ready to pay that premium price for a refined engine.

Well the point was, why can't we have a refined machine with better specs like dohc? Is not abt comparing the dominar with Duke. What I mentioned earlier was even a high revving bike that can act as a track tool is better than a cruiser. Also this engine is evolved from the 390 engine. That's why the mention.

if you are ready to pay premium price, there is Verysis, Multistrada and Tiger Xplorer. you can go and buy them.

Sure you can go to a small hotel and ask for a good biryani matching 5 Star hotels quality. Sure he can do it. But will he be able to sell it and market it and make money out of it? You might pay a premium, but many others are not.
The product is in its best form as is. If you want more and want more premium features, there are many other bikes.

Lets stop complaining about Domi and any assumed vibes and perceived quality issues.

[sman999]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

if you are ready to pay premium price, there is Verysis, Multistrada and Tiger Xplorer. you can go and buy them.

Sure you can go to a small hotel and ask for a good biryani matching 5 Star hotels quality. Sure he can do it. But will he be able to sell it and market it and make money out of it? You might pay a premium, but many others are not.
The product is in its best form as is. If you want more and want more premium features, there are many other bikes.

Lets stop complaining about Domi and any assumed vibes and perceived quality issues.

That's versys btw. Thank you for the advice.

And Btb no one is complaining. Just a point abt what could have improved.

[xearoum]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

I'm ready to pay that premium price for a refined engine.

"The purpose is to reduce vibes and Domi does it well." what do you mean? The whole point is dominar is vibrating well enough to annoy you at lower gears.

So no extra counter balancer to generate more power right? The dominar doesn't seem to be all that powerful as seen on the spec sheet when ridden. Agree?

Well the point was, why can't we have a refined machine with better specs like dohc? Is not abt comparing the dominar with Duke. What I mentioned earlier was even a high revving bike that can act as a track tool is better than a cruiser. Also this engine is evolved from the 390 engine. That's why the mention.

I wouldn't be surprised if they added vibes on purpose. Dominar is much better in many fronts, compared to Duke.
Now that we are literally comparing Apple to oranges, let's get the obvious out of the way.
Dominar needs to sell but not to a point that Duke makes no sense.
For an average performance enthusiast, 0-60-100 time matters the most. Equipment comes second.
Dominar is second most powerful bike in this segment. If it was 30 kilos lighter, timings would have been at par with Duke.
With almost 70k difference, Duke would not make sense at all!
The point is, bajaj has left holes for a reason. And tightened Duke for the same reason. Its not because they can't pull the same performance numbers. They have the expertise and engineering.
But making money is more important than making power.