Bajaj Dominar 400

This is the first time price has been hiked since the Dominar 250 was launch earlier this year
Bajaj Dominar 250, a quarter liter sibling to its larger and more powerful Dominar 400, was launched in India earlier this year at Rs.1.60 lakhs, ex-sh. It is presented in a single variant and competes with the Suzuki Gixxer 250, Yamaha FZ25, KTM 250 Duke and Husqvarna 250 in a similar price segment.

For the first time since launch, the company has hiked price of the Dominar 250. This hike is by Rs.4,090. New price is Rs.1.64 lakhs, ex-sh. Besides the hike in price, the Bajaj Dominar 250 sees no modifications and all specifications and features remain unchanged.
The company has also just increased price of the Bajaj Dominar 400 by Rs.1,507 to a new pricing of Rs.1,96,258. The Dominar 400 was earlier priced at Rs.1,94,751 and this is the first price hike since the launch of its BS6 model in April 2020. Below are the new prices of Bajaj Dominar range, effective immediately across India.
Dominar
New
Old
Diff
250
1,64,090
1,60,000
4,090
400
1,96,258
1,94,751
1,507
Bajaj Dominar 400 BS6 competes with the likes of Royal Enfield Himalayan, KTM 250 Duke and Suzuki Gixxer 250 – which are offered in a similar price bracket. Bajaj Dominar range is promoted as sports tourer, which offers comfortable riding position, powerful performance and latest in features.
Bajaj Dominar 250
The Bajaj Dominar 250 borrows features seen on the Dominar 400. Sporting similar dimensions, D250 measures 2,156 mm in length, 836 mm in width and 1,112 mm in height. Wheelbase and ground clearance stand at 1,453 mm and 157 mm respectively.
Fuel tank is of 13 liter capacity while kerb weight stands at 180 kgs. The Bajaj Dominar 250 is presented in two colour options of Canyon Red and Vine Black. On board features include full LED headlamps, twin barrel exhaust and a fully digital instrument cluster which relays a wide range of information to the rider.
Bajaj Dominar 250. Image – Bajaj Chavakkad
The Dominar 250 share its engine with the 250cc Duke. This 248.77 cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4 valve engine produces 25 hp power at 8,500 rpm and 23.5 Nm torque at 6,500 rpm and comes in with Bajaj Auto’s Twin Spark technology. It receives fuel injection system that enhances throttle response, delivers better performance and higher fuel efficiency. The BS6 compliant engine gets mated to a 6 speed gearbox with slipper and assist clutch.
The Bajaj Dominar 400, on the other hand, is powered by a 373 cc, single cylinder, liquid cooled engine making 39.4bhp power and 35 Nm torque. The engine is mated to a 6 speed gearbox with slipper clutch. Bajaj Dominar gets its suspension via USD forks in the front and monoshock at the rear. Braking duties are handled by a 300mm disc in front and 230mm disc at the rear with dual channel ABS offered as standard. More

The Dominar 250, being nearly INR 30,000 cheaper than the 400 cc variant, is accessible to much wider audience base
The Bajaj Dominar 250 arrived at the scene when its elder sibling, the Dominar 400, has been witnessing dwindling sales. The quarter liter variant’s objective is to enhance the potential of the Dominar brand and bring in incremental volumes. As it turns out, the new variant came just in time for damage control.

In June 2020, the Bajaj Dominar 250 clocked sales of 1,018 units compared to the Dominar 400 which managed to reach a tally of 717 units in the domestic market. The Dominar 400’s sales volume represents a YoY decline of 65% (2,044 units in June 2019).
If we include the 250 cc variant’s sales figures, the Dominar nameplate’s YoY performance stands at 15%. So, we can clearly see that the quarter liter variant managed to save the day to a significant extent.

Bajaj Dominar 250 vs 400 Sales in June 2020
As far as exports are concerned, Bajaj Auto is yet to ship its new Dominar 250 to international markets. The Dominar 400, on the other hand, registered export of 816 units last month compared to just 450 units during the same month last year. The company would be hoping to have better sales performance for its flagship nameplate in the domestic market after the pandemic emergency is over.
Differences between Dominar 250 and Dominar 400
The new Bajaj Dominar 250 looks identical to its bigger-engined sibling to an extent that one would be hard pressed to distinguish between them. However, the Dominar 250 is a good INR 30,000 cheaper and the cost-cutting has been on areas that are are too obvious. For example, the 250 employs a conventional box-type swing arm in place of the 400’s cast aluminium unit. The wheels and tyres are also of lower specification on the Dominar 250.
Moreover, the entry-level Dominar employs 37 mm inverted telescopic front forks as against the 400 cc variant’s 43 mm units. Bajaj has also reduced the front brake dia by 20 mm on the new bike while the rear discs are identical at 230 mm. Both motorcycles benefit from two-channel ABS.
While wheelbase, height, ground clearance, width, etc, are identical, under-the-skin changes and a smaller engine have resulted in the Bajaj Dominar 250 weighing 4 kg lighter than its sibling. The 250 has 27 hp on tap while the 400 boasts 40 hp, so the latter more than makes up for its additional weight.
With a price tag of INR 1.60 lakh (ex-showroom), the Bajaj Dominar 250 is a lot more accessible to much wider audience than its sibling which is priced at INR 1.91 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes with the Suzuki Gixxer 250, Yamaha FZ 25 and KTM 250 Duke. More

Dubbed ‘Diablo Cyclops’, the modified Bajaj Dominar 400 is on display at 2020 Bangkok International Motor Show
Thailand-based motorcycle customisation shop K-Speed has unveiled its latest creation, a modified Bajaj Dominar 400 dubbed ‘Diablo Cyclops’. The motorcycle, which is originally a sports cruiser, follows a street scrambler design approach.

K-Speed shares that the Diablo Cyclops is on display on Bajaj Auto’s pavilion at 2020 Bangkok International Motor Show that started this week. This is also a sign that the Thai government is substantially easing down its lockdown protocols. However, all the basic safety guidelines would be followed at the event.
It is good to see that global automotive shows are finally happening after such a delay. India’s very own Auto Expo 2020 was held in early February; about a month and a half before the nation went into strict lockdown. On the other hand, prestigious events such as Geneva International Motor Show and EICMA were cancelled for this year.
How The Diablo Cyclops Looks

Coming back to K-Speed’s modified Bajaj Dominar 400, few elements such as the wheels, engine, fuel tank, USD forks, brake rotors, perimeter frame, etc., remain stock. To add more ‘scrambler DNA’, it lacks fenders (mudguards) and rides relatively higher from the ground. The rider triangle has been tweaked a bit to suit its offroad-ready characteristics.
Despite carrying a long list of upgrades, the K-Speed Diablo Cyclops is essentially an example of form over function. It may not have the typical go-anywhere capability of a scrambler but does not fail to grab attention. The overall aesthetics may not impress everyone, especially hardcore motorcycle enthusiasts who cannot compromise on a product’s initial focus — in this case, long-distance cruising with appreciable performance and comfort (for a single-cylinder).
Notable Custom Parts

Bajaj Dominar Diablo Cyclops by K-Speed

Key highlights of the Diablo Cyclops include an all-black theme, single-pod LED headlamp (evidently weaker on brightness than the stock unit), custom subframe, knobby tyres, bar-end convex mirrors, auxiliary lamps (on custom-fabricated crash guards), Motive underbody exhaust system, rugged switches/controls and more. The tail lamp and rear turn signals are concealed deep under the seat for a stripped-down profile.
Specs & Powertrain
At the heart rests the familiar 373.3cc liquid-cooled DOHC single-cylinder engine. In Indian-spec BS6 format, it churns out 39.4bhp @ 8,650rpm and 35Nm @ 7,000rpm while mated to a 6-speed transmission (with slipper clutch). Compared to a stock 2020MY Bajaj Dominar, K-Speed’s Diablo Cyclops would offer a significantly different riding experience thanks to all the upgrades. More