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I am completely hooked up between dominar 400 and pulsar 220f. I know, for some, the comparison might be insane / out of league, but frankly it is the dilemma I am facing (not to forget) on the basis of my requirements. While urge to have more power is pushing me towards dominar at the same time the simplicity of 220f attracts me to herself.
Dominar is really a capable machine but what set me back is its technologically loadedness. I love both the bikes but EFI on dominar is deal breaker for me, agreed that its way better than good old carburettor of 220f but its way more complicated and expensive as well. Heard that we have to replace it after few thousand Kms (say anywhere between 12k to 18k) and it cost around Rs. 15k depending upon makes. The lack of competence of local mechanics with
Dominar is really a capable machine but what set me back is its technologically loadedness. I love both the bikes but EFI on dominar is deal breaker for me, agreed that its way better than good old carburettor of 220f but its way more complicated and expensive as well. Heard that we have to replace it after few thousand Kms (say anywhere between 12k to 18k) and it cost around Rs. 15k depending upon makes. The lack of competence of local mechanics with
My uses would mostly or rather strictly be sticked to fortnight long drives (say around 50-100kms) and once in a month or two to touring, since it is salute which will be on duty for weekdays. Considering the fact that I will be using it for 300-500 kms/day (while touring) I think I wont be going wrong with any of them. Pillion comfort is also very much of concern for me as almost all the time I would be travelling with my wife. What should I do? should I wait for sometime so that bajaj may go back to carburettor on dominar as it did with pulsar 220F back then? BAL is known for many things and surprising the intended audience is surely one of them. I have also heard that the DOMINAR in its present avatara is not fetching volumes intended/targeted by BAL, this may force them to take a step back in terms of technology in order to make this vehicle further (I have used further; and not more, as it is already has a killer price tag) cost effective
So finally what should I do, should I wait for anything positive in future or should I go for Pulsar 220F itself?
I am exploring one more possibility i.e. change of EFI to carburettor by your own (of course after the natural life of stock EFI is over) as many RE owners do. My question is whether it would be feasible on Dominar and/or whether somebody out here had tried anything crazy like this?
NOTE: Looks are irrelevant for me. I can wait for next 8-10 months but not beyond that.
I know this is too much to ask for, hope I have not annoyed anyone here!
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