Bajaj Dominar 400:Why “Duke390” Is More Famous Than It?

So starting from the front, the bike is equipped with fully led headlights. The headlamp operates in four different modes – position lamp, automatic headlamp on, low beam and high beam – covering various riding and lighting needs.

I personally like the design of the headlights beside this, the turn indicators of this bike are also LED and placed above the headlights which eliminate the possibility of accidentally breaking during the ride and these indicators are small in size and offer good lumination during the ride.

The new feature that Bajaj added to the Dominar 400 is a taller windscreen which is an essential tool that is required during long rides. the need arises when the previous Dominar 400 used to come with a smaller windscreen that could not save riders from wind blasts. but that model is still available if you want.

Speaking about the front mudguard comes with dual tone design. it not only looks muscular but also creates a 3D effect that makes this bike look bulky from the front. on the other hand, a licence plate holder is provided on the front visor that not looks good in my opinion.

SIDE VIEW

One person was asking the question to me Is Dominar 400 body made up of plastic? so the answer is yes, the bodywork of the Dominar 400 is plastic like the front mudguard, fuel tank, side panels and tail cowl. where is the steel fuel tank hidden under the plastic cover that protects the fuel tank from damage.

and you might be thinking that its body is made up of plastic so it’s not worth buying? so let me explain the reason behind making the plastic body of the bike so that the bike remains light in weight due to this acceleration, pick and mileage get improved and also easy to handle.

Besides this, Bajaj has added a new design leg guard that not only protects you but also protects the engine and radiator. whereas the previous bike was only fitted with the leg guard. and this time leg guard is modified to protect the radiator as well.

On the other hand, the touring model of the bike comes fitted metal bash plate to protect the engine from unwanted damage but the regular model of Dominar doesn’t come with a metal bash plate instead of a plastic engine cowl is there.

No, the big change done by the Bajaj is by adding a double barrel exhaust that makes a throaty noise. whereas when Bajaj Dominar was launched in 2016 the exhaust was not up to bike level.

The last change is you will also get a luggage carrier which is bolted behind the pillion seat and it also has a cage on both sides that helps to carry saddle bags as you can see in the images. but whereas in the non-touring model, you don’t get luggage-carrying equipment.

REAR VIEW

Moving on to the rear, the design is pretty much the same as before, with no change here, you will get dual strip-to-type LED taillights and a wide tyre. you are not going to get a tyre hugger here. and the rest of the things you can see in the images.

SPEEDOMETER

The thing I don’t like about the Dominar 400 is its negative LCD display. Whereas KTM Duke 390 comes with a TFT colour display that makes the Duke look more modern and upmarket.

On the other hand, the negative display is split into two parts and the second display is placed on the fuel tank which is a bit difficult to see when you are riding the bike.

Dominar 400 display shows, the RPM meter, Speedometer, fuel level, Average fuel consumption, and service reminder and below the display there is a short display that shows the sensors icon.

Besides this, the Odo meter, trip meter, gear position and time are shown on the screen provided on the fuel tank.

HANDLEBAR & SWITCH GEARS

In this bike, you will get only a tube-type handlebar of high quality that gives you an upright riding position and is wide also which makes handling in city traffic quite easy.

whereas switching gear quality is impressive and all the icons on the switch gear cluster laminate make using these buttons easy when you are riding this bike at night.

On the left side switch gear cluster you get a horn, turn indicator switch, passing switch and a high-low beam switch.

whereas on the right side, you will get an engine kill switch, self-starting switch and headlight on/off switch. on the other hand, side mirrors are of good quality look stylish and offer a good view behind you. and for your understanding, we have shown several images.

Believe me, the bike feels solid when you ride it. on the other hand, bajaj is using a Single cylinder, 4 strokes, DOHC, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, FI engine of 373.3 cc that generates 39.4 PS of power and 35 Nm of torque.

The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox that offers smooth and precise shifting. The bike can reach a top speed of 165 km/h and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 7.1 seconds.

Up front of the engine a water radiator is placed that cools the engine by circulating coolant around the engine cylinder and to maximise the cooling efficiency a small fan is fitted behind the radiator that keeps the engine temperature low and gives you the freedom to ride this bike throughout the day.

This engine is controlled by a Ride-By-Wire system which is no mechanical wire controlling the throttle plate instead of a motor and a sensor is doing work with the help of the ECM.

Besides this, this bike engine comes equipped with a Wet, Multiplate with Assist & Slipper Clutch that helps the rider to make multiple downshifts without hopping the rear wheel. and also reduce the effort to pull the clutch.

Bajaj Dominar comes with a self-starter and no kick is available with it. and no main stand is provided by the company. only the side stand is there. and an engine cut-off sensor is provided so as you shift the gear without releasing the stand engine will get off.

The bike’s ergonomics are well-designed, ensuring a comfortable riding position for long hours. and seats are well padded so you don’t feel soreness on your butt. and there is enough space on the seat for the rider and pillion.

With the Touring model, Dominar 400 comes with a bungee chord to tie the luggage also a tiny back support is provided behind the pillion seat just to give support when you are riding the bike.

The bike brakes are highly responsive and come with dual-channel ABS, ensuring maximum safety while braking. The bike’s wide and grippy tires provide excellent traction, even on wet roads.

Can I ride Bajaj Dominar 400 in the city?

Yes, you can ride this bike in the city. but Dominar 400 is a fairly big bike and the handle is wide also it’s heavy in weight so it’s not an easy task to ride this bike in the city, especially in the traffic. and if you want a city dominated the 250cc is quite good for the city.

And rider was riding without a pillion and he accelerate the bike to its potential and Dominar 400 touring model hits the 173 kmph as you can see in the images.

And top speed can vary according to road condition, bike condition and rider weight.

What’s new in the Bajaj Dominar 250?

FRONT VIEW

When you look at it from the front it looks and feels like the Dominar 400. and the nice thing about the Domianr 250 is that the touring kit you get with the Dominar 400 can be easily installed in 250.

Besides this, you will get the same LED headlight & turn indicators as we have got in the 400 cc Dominar. and the front fender, front visor and side mirrors are also the same as you can see in the images.

SIDE VIEW

Moving on to the side, the only thing that makes you identify that it’s 250 cc Dominar is that the badging of D250 and the rest of the thing is the same. but the company is offering three new colours and exciting graphics with the domain 250 that you don’t get with the Dominar 400.

In this bike, you will get three colours which are Racing red, Sparkling Black and Citrus Rush and you can experience these colours in the images we have shown in this blog.

REAR VIEW

Just like the front and rear designs are also the same but the only thing which is changed is that the rear wheel is not wide. you will get the 130/70-17 Tubeless tyre. besides this, you will get an LED taillight at the rear.

What is the difference between Dominar 250 & Dominar 400?

Now, I know it’s hard to identify Dominar 250 from 400. so let me tell you what is the difference between these two bikes.

SUSPENSION

With the Bajaj Dominar 250, you will get a slimmer 37 mm USD Fork, and 135 mm travel suspension whereas Dominar 400 gets a 43 mm USD suspension.

BRAKES

Both bikes get dual-channel ABS. but Bajaj Dominar 250 gets 300 Dia disc up front whereas 400 gets 320 mm Dia disc up front.

SWING ARM

With Dominar 250 company is offering a box section swing arm whereas with Dominar 400 you will get a bigger swing arm as you can see in the images.

REAR WHEEL

Speaking about wheels, with the 250 Dominar you will get slimmer rear wheels with 130/70-17 Tubeless tyre whereas the 400 Dominar gets wider 150/60-17 tyres.

SPEEDOMETER

The basic design of the speedometer is the same but you don’t get any gear shift indicator with it.

Bajaj Dominar 250 Mileage

Mileage test before the first service

As this mileage test was done before the first service and the bike was ridden below 60kmph in mixed traffic conditions and it delivered 24 km/l of mileage. and you can expect more after the first service.

Mileage test after the first service

During the test after the first service, Bajaj Dominar delivered 37 km/l of mileage it was ridden partially on the highway and partially on the city. and during the test, the rider was riding a bike below 70 km/h. and was not accelerating the bike aggressively.

Bajaj Dominar 250 top speed

Below you can see the in-gear acceleration and the top speed of the Bajaj Dominar 250 also for your convenience, we have shown 0-60 acceleration as well.

Bajaj Dominar 250 Seat Height

Both Dominar 250 and 400 have the same seat height of 800 mm.

This 250 cc engine is a single cylinder, 4 strokes, DOHC, 4 valves, Liquid Cooled, Twin Spark, FI. it offers 27PS of power and 23.5 NM of torque.

This has sufficient power to cruise on the highway with triple speed and you can also use this bike in the city although this bike comes with the same shape and size and it’s 180kg heavier which is 13kg lighter than the Dominar 400.

Moving on to suspension this bike has 37 mm USD suspension that absorbs bumps efficiently and keeps you in comfort even on broken roads brakes also offer decent performance but required effort to bring the bike to a halt.

But overall performance is good and you are not going to feel underpowered at all.