Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

[Throttlefreak]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Stock bajaj 10w50 oil bro. I used to change oil for every 4.5k kms. Last oil change done before 1.3k kms bro.

Not exactly a solution, but the thuds in my dominar reduced after changing to Motul 7100.

[yashasvi]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Ask the service center guys to make the suspension softer by one setting, after they do it take a small test drive and feel it for yourself. if you want it to be more soft go again and ask them to do it

Anybody???

[Nitharshanaan]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Thanks for the tip

Not exactly a solution, but the thuds in my dominar reduced after changing to Motul 7100.

[Arjunachu]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Hello Guys,

I own 2018 model, clocked 9.3k kms, age 1.3 years. Gear shift at any lower 2, 3, 4 gears is not smooth many times. Sometimes it shifts without any clunck or hardness. I don't know whether the problem is with clutch plates or clutch free play or any other issue.
I ride responsibly with full clutch disengaged during gear shifts.
Took to service center they adjusted clutch free play but after few hundred kms gear shift becomes soar.
Any inputs whether any thing need to checked/addressed for this issue.

This makes my ride experience really worse
TIA.

Regards,
Nithu

Hi, I have experienced this some times when the chain is not clean. Not sure how its connected but when chain is dirty or dry gear shifts becomes hard
Clean and lube it and try once.

Even try rev matching when down shifting. While clutch pressed raise the accelerator slightly and then shift.
These are the 2 things which has worked for my dominar

[LordVishnu]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

It is completely stable as I have been riding it for last couple of weeks in Mumbai traffic and open roads, both feel absolutely amazing. I would say go for it.

Took a second test ride yesterday and felt even more confident than the first time, I didn't even feel that the brakes lack the bite that many reviewers say. My only qualm would be that the turn radius is quite low and in city conditions, hard turns and cornering would require heavy effort.

Anyway went ahead and booked the Aurora green model at Khivraj Bajaj, Chennai. Awaiting delivery next week wednesday or thursday.

[ashislakra1989]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Initial Impressions after 2800 kms ride
1) Sometimes engine is harsh and speed doesn't build quite effectively.
2) Tractability is an issue. Engine can't pull from 50kph in 6th gear, knocking issues.
3) Tappet noise after 2k kms is unfortunate for most of Dominar owners.
4) Mileage is around 24-25 kmpl in City and 29-31 kmpl in highway.
5) Front is heavy and manoeuvre is hard in tight spaces
6) LCD on 2nd Display is disaster, only good while you're standing still.
7) Trip meter stucks at 999.99
8) Pillion seat is not that comfortable.
9) Other than this, it feels awesome to ride.

[Gowdaman]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys, I am planning to upgrade my bike...Already owned rs200 and classic 350..I need a bike best for touring and daily commute..My choices are new dominar and duke 390..Personally I feel dominar is value for money and duke 390 just looks cool and raw power and has more problems in maintenance too...Can dominar 2019 owners can shed some light...Is new dominar is good in all aspects??

[rohitsalvi31]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys, I am planning to upgrade my bike...Already owned rs200 and classic 350..I need a bike best for touring and daily commute..My choices are new dominar and duke 390..Personally I feel dominar is value for money and duke 390 just looks cool and raw power and has more problems in maintenance too...Can dominar 2019 owners can shed some light...Is new dominar is good in all aspects??

If your budget is below 2.5 Lakhs, then go for Dominar 400
and if your budget is above 2.5 Lakhs, then go for Interceptor 650

[Gowdaman]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

If your budget is below 2.5 Lakhs, then go for Dominar 400
and if your budget is above 2.5 Lakhs, then go for Interceptor 650

Thank you for replying asap. I don't want another royal Enfield as I am not going to sell my classic 350. Just want a sporty bike with good console.Finally I am zeroing in on dominar ug..Is there is any major problems like in 390??

[rohitsalvi31]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Thank you for replying asap. I don't want another royal Enfield as I am not going to sell my classic 350. Just want a sporty bike with good console.Finally I am zeroing in on dominar ug..Is there is any major problems like in 390??

Even I have booked 2019 Dominar 400 as my budget was below 2.5L, will be getting it delivered in 1st week of October.. can't tell you about any issues as of now, but I will be riding it from Mumbai to Pune after taking delivery. I will share, if I face any issues. One of my friend in Mumbai got old dominar, he once rode his bike in flooded area during rainy season. Entire engine was in water, he just went to svc next day and got the oil & filter changed, his bike is still running fine..
According to me, every bike has its cons.. you just have to understand those cons and find the roundabouts..

[B7ACKTHORN]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Guys, I am planning to upgrade my bike...Already owned rs200 and classic 350..I need a bike best for touring and daily commute..My choices are new dominar and duke 390..Personally I feel dominar is value for money and duke 390 just looks cool and raw power and has more problems in maintenance too...Can dominar 2019 owners can shed some light...Is new dominar is good in all aspects??

The Dominar is a Bajaj-ized version of the Duke 390 but in a different package, to put it honestly. If you tour a lot, and would love to have a stable, comfortable riding stance and would like to add more accessories for it in the future, then the Domi is the better choice, with it having tons of third party accessories and add-ons to make it a complete touring rig from the onset. The Duke 390 is more a fun handling machine, but the Domi does pack a punch, and now almost on par with torque to the KTM, the Domi should be a cost effective and a decent proposition.

Cheers!
VJ

[Gowdaman]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Even I have booked 2019 Dominar 400 as my budget was below 2.5L, will be getting it delivered in 1st week of October.. can't tell you about any issues as of now, but I will be riding it from Mumbai to Pune after taking delivery. I will share, if I face any issues. One of my friend in Mumbai got old dominar, he once rode his bike in flooded area during rainy season. Entire engine was in water, he just went to svc next day and got the oil & filter changed, his bike is still running fine..
According to me, every bike has its cons.. you just have to understand those cons and find the roundabouts..

Ok bro...I'll book by end of this month..

[Gowdaman]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

The Dominar is a Bajaj-ized version of the Duke 390 but in a different package, to put it honestly. If you tour a lot, and would love to have a stable, comfortable riding stance and would like to add more accessories for it in the future, then the Domi is the better choice, with it having tons of third party accessories and add-ons to make it a complete touring rig from the onset. The Duke 390 is more a fun handling machine, but the Domi does pack a punch, and now almost on par with torque to the KTM, the Domi should be a cost effective and a decent proposition.

Cheers!
VJ

Ok, now this gives more confidence on getting the dominar...[emoji91]

[Ark2719]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Honestly, all things said and done I would go for the dominar, I'm no fan boy i traded my domi for my friends 500 chrome for a month and I miss the bike, there are a ton of niggles but I figured it out as they came l, 5ķ km and a little bit of initiative and this bike just takes on a life of it's own, effortless highway cruise ability, dint worry too much about the city rides at least in Bangalore iv been doing fine, above 20kmph dosent show the weight much so all good, I'm currently half way through personalization of my dominar and I'm happy with how it turned put.

Guys, I am planning to upgrade my bike...Already owned rs200 and classic 350..I need a bike best for touring and daily commute..My choices are new dominar and duke 390..Personally I feel dominar is value for money and duke 390 just looks cool and raw power and has more problems in maintenance too...Can dominar 2019 owners can shed some light...Is new dominar is good in all aspects??

[Ark2719]

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Ownership Experience Thread

Any idea where in Bangalore I can check out a headlight riser kit for the dominar. Offline preferred and any recommendations or openions regarding the touring sprocket from lluvia please advise if it's worth it.