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  • #1

    Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

    I'm into travelling long distance and i will be using my bike for a long trip of 1000km once in a month atleast
    My height- 6.1feet
    Weght- 65kg
    Budget- 200k
    I currently own a bajaj avenger 220 want to upgrde to bit higher cc
    If you think of any other option please do tell me


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    Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

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    • #3
      Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

      Should i go with the dominar then?

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      • #4
        Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

        Originally posted by Rousha Rider View Post
        Should i go with the dominar then?

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        If you aren't a fanboy of RE, then I suggest you pick the Dominar eyes closed. I've heard enough horro stories about Himalayan and its maintenance. So if I were you, I wouldn't gamble and will stay away from RE.

        Cheers!

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        • #5
          Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

          Himalayan should not even be in consideration, my friend, if you are following the Himalayan thread and disappointing pieces of information floating around on this motorcycle.
          It should be Dominar 400 all the way.

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          • #6
            Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

            Originally posted by GandalfTheGrey View Post
            If you aren't a fanboy of RE, then I suggest you pick the Dominar eyes closed. I've heard enough horro stories about Himalayan and its maintenance. So if I were you, I wouldn't gamble and will stay away from RE.

            Cheers!
            I have heard bad things about bajaj that they dont work fine when they get old. After 40k engine sound is very bad. Is it true?

            Can someone please explain the concept of slipper clutch to me.

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            • #7
              Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

              Originally posted by experimentalhead View Post
              Himalayan should not even be in consideration, my friend, if you are following the Himalayan thread and disappointing pieces of information floating around on this motorcycle.
              It should be Dominar 400 all the way.

              All the best
              I was considering himalyan because of off road capability. As i live in punjab jalandhar and i travel to himalchal every week for breakfast ride. Will dominar be working fine?

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              • #8
                Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

                Originally posted by Rousha Rider View Post
                I was considering himalyan because of off road capability. As i live in punjab jalandhar and i travel to himalchal every week for breakfast ride. Will dominar be working fine?

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                I think this should put all your doubts to rest about Dominar's capabilities in tough terrains.

                PS: I don't own a Dominar. But I am really impressed with this motorcycle. I had very high expectations from Himalayan with the way it was promoted as an adventurer. But many instances of Himalayan breaking down during the same adventures is a pity.
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                • #9
                  Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

                  Originally posted by Rousha Rider View Post
                  I have heard bad things about bajaj that they dont work fine when they get old. After 40k engine sound is very bad. Is it true?

                  Can someone please explain the concept of slipper clutch to me.
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                  Even I've heard from the internet and from few others in person that Bajaj engines don't last longer and the sound differs after 40k or so. I've also heard that Bajaj's engines have advanced and it's not the same case anymore. There are many reports of Bajaj bikes easily crossing 1 lakhs KMs. So fellow owners will be in a better position to answer this question.

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                  Cheers!
                  Last edited by GandalfTheGrey; 07-21-2017, 11:20 AM.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

                    Originally posted by Rousha Rider View Post
                    I'm into travelling long distance and i will be using my bike for a long trip of 1000km once in a month atleast
                    My height- 6.1feet
                    Weght- 65kg
                    Budget- 200k
                    I currently own a bajaj avenger 220 want to upgrde to bit higher cc
                    If you think of any other option please do tell me


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                    Since you've mentioned that you need An Upgrade to your P220, Dominar would be the best choice. and will tick all the boxes in our list.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

                      Originally posted by Rousha Rider View Post
                      Should i go with the dominar then?

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                      I own a H. And I am not a RE fan boy. It has it's own pros and cons.
                      Only thing I would say is ride both D400 and H (The FI version is to supposed to come out by month end or next month), then decide which you want to buy. If possible rent it, and take it for a spin.

                      If you are in a hurry to buy, then I would highly recommend you go for D400, as I am not sure how the FI version would come out.

                      Cheers! Let me know if you have further queries
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                      • #12
                        Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

                        Originally posted by Hemanz View Post
                        I own a H. And I am not a RE fan boy. It has it's own pros and cons.
                        Only thing I would say is ride both D400 and H (The FI version is to supposed to come out by month end or next month), then decide which you want to buy. If possible rent it, and take it for a spin.

                        If you are in a hurry to buy, then I would highly recommend you go for D400, as I am not sure how the FI version would come out.

                        Cheers! Let me know if you have further queries
                        I'm not in a hurry. I went to take a test drive but they let me rid it hardly for 500 thats is in heavy traffic too. Dont know what to do now and yes i will be buying it in upcoming 1 or 2 months

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                        • #13
                          Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

                          Originally posted by Rousha Rider View Post
                          I'm not in a hurry. I went to take a test drive but they let me rid it hardly for 500 thats is in heavy traffic too. Dont know what to do now and yes i will be buying it in upcoming 1 or 2 months

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                          Then rent the bike for a day and take it for a ride. Spending 1000 for a day is way better than spending 2L on a bike you don't enjoy riding

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                          • #14
                            Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

                            Originally posted by Hemanz View Post
                            Then rent the bike for a day and take it for a ride. Spending 1000 for a day is way better than spending 2L on a bike you don't enjoy riding

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                            Right! Well thanks

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                            • #15
                              Re: Confuse between Dominar and himalyan

                              Himalayan is a great bike.. lot of capabilities..
                              And dominar out shines himu on certain parameters including the outright power delivery nd tech-laiden features..

                              But on ground...
                              If u put both of them head to head in a track with lot of hurdles nd busy city route as well Himalayan will be emerging as a clear winner...
                              But put it in a race track , Dominar
                              dominates...


                              And wait for a month...

                              Check the FI version of RE Himalayan ...
                              I'm sure RE is taking the customer reviews nd feedback seriously and the new boy will be much better in quality nd power delivery..
                              Last edited by ImPrasanth; 07-22-2017, 03:52 PM.

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