Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

Please appreciate what you are getting for 1.36 lacs only...

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

Almost all the websites mention thus. I haven't come across a single article stating Bajaj developed a 373cc engine all by itself.

There are cars with OHC, SOHC, and DOHC. The technology is different and progressive, most people would agree that a DOHC performs better than a similar engine with SOHC. SOHC has advantage of less production and maintenance costs.


The reason the Dominar engine weighs more than the KTM 390 one is because Bajaj used less expensive, heavier materials to make it. There is no contradiction here, the engine design is the same, just the material used in construction is different and less expensive.

The Bonda 250 engine which everyone calls old won many patents and awards on launch. It would be interesting to see how many awards the Dominar wins for this engine.

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

It has been mentioned during its launch in dealership. [MENTION=58594]leech[/MENTION] ... we are not going for racing.. it's touring... if dominar can hold 100 -120 kmph comfortably for long hours ... then dominar also would be good for touring. Even there are cars designed with sohc engines. And you tell me, on what basis many of us are mentioning this engine is the same from Duke 390?

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

I did my test ride yesterday. What surprised me the most was the refinement . It is so smooth , something that you don't expect from BAL. I would like to see the effects after prolonged use.
Bike has good road presence. The head light and the console looks superb. I didn't feel it was heavy considering its weight. Seating position is ok but for me I felt as if the foot pegs are a tad bit high , I'm 6.2' or it might just be an initial glitch that I felt riding something new. Over all its a good package at a great price. I m really interested in it although I was also interested in BMW G310R.
Also I was thinking why only the white variant of the bike is used in the test rides.

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

CBR250 with DOHC is too old, while the new Dominar comes with SOHC?

I knew Bajaj would be skimping on engine components so they can price their bikes competitively.
Vaibhav Pisal don't expect Japanese reliability from Bajaj bikes. CBR 6 year old 250 engine can keep up with a 400 cc Bajaj engine in 0-100 means exactly what people think.

[MENTION=16033]fullmoon[/MENTION], can you give us the source of your information wherein you mentioned Dominar 400 has an indigenous engine?

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

The seating is much relaxed as compared to the R15 though. But don't expect that sharp handling from it, it's a sport cruiser.

And perhaps give the cbr a miss, it's too old now.

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

thanks for reply. i have an R15 right now.

i did went for launch but they were not offering any test rides. was able to start it and rev it. felt it to be smooth and comfy. upright position with a hint of sportiness for that connected feel.

r15 will soon be 6 yrs old so am due an upgrade. want most power and reliability (i do solo tours) while costing reasonably. if cbr250r can keep up with it or gives same sensation of power, i will gladly pay extra for reliability.

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

This makes most of its power low down the range. Has a good low and mid range. You don't have to revv it much to get the power like your CBR.

CBR though has a much much better top end. The vibrations too on the CBR are much lesser. On this the footpegs,seat vibrate with very little buzz on the handlebar. The CBR will probably keep up with it on a tour.
The seating on this is just like the mojo. U hardly found any difference in seating though the seats are better. What I feel is the seat has the same material inside that's present on the RTR200 which is really good.

Hope this answers your question

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

Excellent machine. A lot more rideable in the city compared to Duke. I took a test ride at Adyar KTM. A bit heavier than Duke in slow turns, but a lot more comfortable and the exhaust sounds much better. I didn't feel much heat although I wasn't riding in a lot of traffic so that still needs to be checked. A good all-round bike. If it were available, I would have happily got this over the Duke. Attaching TD vid. The bike was in run-in so didn't rev it hard even though it's a test bike

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

if you want high saddle position, you can very well add a padded seat above it. If it is tall,what i can do man? (I am slightly less than 5 FT 7 IN.)

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[MENTION=83277]Neerajvayu[/MENTION]
just a correction even if it gives 30 kmpl, i would be 12 *30 = 360 range, since it is an Fuel injection bike , we cannot utilize the fuel to its last drop risking frying the FI. So save a litre for the sake for FI. My thought is at long hauls of 100 km/hr speeds it may give 25 kmpl which would give a range of 300 km (12 litres), still it would be ok.

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[MENTION=85739]tanishq[/MENTION], you are spot on,and it doesn't need top speed like 150km/hr to replace these mojo & RE's. Even with a top speed of 125 km/hr Dominar would be a good tourer which would maintain 100 km/hr for hours without breaking a sweat, considering it's torque/power and ok its weight also.

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This engine is heavy and indigeneous and ktm engine is just 36kg, so it doesn't has a high revving KTM engine.Period. we do accept it is not mentioned as a touring machine. But, you show us a proper touring bike in India. we all bikers does touring, provided its torque & decent speed it can maintain for long hours (cruising)?
BTW, friend,where a power cruiser belongs to Highway or city streets?

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

how does power delivery feel on it compared to cbr250r. 0-100 time does not look much different between the two.

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

you are really sarcastic...hahaha

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it is not skinny,obviously it is 110/70-17....

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

Yesterday evening, I walked to the nearby Anant Bajaj, Magadi Road and took a test-ride of a few km on Magadi Road and interior cross roads in the busy evening peak hour traffic. Here is my FIR:



What I liked:

* Excellent fit and finish

* Sharp brakes, both the front and rear with ABS

* Brilliant LED headlamp

* Meaty tubeless tyres

What I didn't:

* Missing central stand. How do I clean and lubricate the chain on a highway without any help during a mega ride?

* Feeble single horn for a power cruiser

* Uncomfortable riding posture for me for long rides

* Inadequate rear-view mirrors. Why did not Bajaj Auto think of the very popular Avenger Cruise 220's RVM? I have them in my Thunderbird 500.



I was informed that test-rides would be available upto midnight from today to highlight the theme 'Dominate the night'.

I don't intend to buy this bike. I made it clear to the showroom staff before the test-ride. However, as a shareholder of Bajaj Auto since 2009, I wish that Dominar 400 should become a supermodel!

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

@ Maddy79 , my thoughts on bold lines

Re: Bajaj Dominar 400 Launched at 1.36 Lakh with 35Ps and 35Nm!

See the real thing of this bike as we all are taking test rides and stuff and giving our point of view. The real thing will only come out ones an ownership experience comes out from then the real pron and cons. If the bike is well worth buying as from many prospective like for the matter asc as what I know when 220 fi was out there with all of us then the asc were unable to make it properly with obvious reason. Then the company saw that there market was going bad then they were the one who bought in carb 220 but still the boys in the asc were unable to make the bike properly. There hand is good on 150 and 180 above this they go like hai wire. Only one or 2 mechanic might be good but giving it to a non person you are in trouble. It is my personal experience hence I know. Ridding a bajaj since 7 years now. With different set of bikes.
I am not saying don't buy but the real thing will come out ones the product is out in the market. I am just crossing my finger as even I want to purchase this bike and that's why I am keeping a real close eye on this thread.