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    Bajaj Motorcycle Prices April 2022 – Pulsar, Dominar, Avenger, CT, Platina

    Bajaj Auto has increased prices of their motorcycles with effect from April 2022New Bajaj Pulsar 250For the second time in this calendar year, Bajaj Auto Limited has announced a price hike. Pressure has been building for manufacturers with rising input costs. The last time prices were increased by Bajaj, was back in Feb this year.The recent price hike comes at a time when Bajaj has registered a 40.97 percent YoY decline in two-wheeler sales in domestic market in March 2022. Bajaj cites the shortfall on semiconductor supplies as reasons for reduced sales though the company is hopeful of supplies to improve in the first quarter of FY 2023.Bajaj Motorcycle Prices April 2022Prices of Bajaj Auto Limited are across its models such as the CT, Platina, Avenger, Pulsar, Dominar. Prices have been increased from Rs 819 to Rs 4,913 or by a percentage increase of 1.22 to 3.14.Starting with the Bajaj CT, the CT 100 sees a price hike of Rs 819 from Rs 53,696 to Rs 54,515. CT 110 price has been increased by Rs 850 to 59,775 while CT 110 X KS and CT 110X ES are up Rs 832 and Rs 860 respectively to Rs 59,104 and Rs 64,668.Bajaj Motorcycle Prices April 2022Bajaj Platina range also sees a price hike from April 2022. Platina 100 ES Drum price has been increased by 1,267 to Rs 60,576 from an earlier price of Rs 59,309 while Platina 110 ES Drum and Disc are now higher by Rs 832 to Rs 64,678 and Rs 69,216 respectively.Bajaj Avenger, Pulsar, Dominar – New PricesPrice hike from April 2022 for Bajaj Avenger series is by Rs 2,560 for the Avenger 160 to a new high of Rs 1,11,462. The Avenger 220 gets a Rs 4,192 price hike to Rs 1,37,805 from an earlier price of Rs 1,33,613. This is the second highest price hike for any Bajaj Auto model in April 2022 after the Dominar 400.The latest price hike has also affected the Bajaj Pulsar range which is now priced from Rs 84,877 to Rs 1,68,979. Pulsar 180 and 220F are no longer listed on the official website. Bajaj Dominar 250 and 400 are now priced at Rs 1,66,355 and Rs 2,22,386 respectively, higher by Rs 2,048 and Rs 4,199 over old prices of Rs 1,64,307 and Rs 2,17,473.Bajaj Auto is about to introduce the updated Dominar in Malaysia. It will be retailed in Malaysian markets with extensive touring features as seen on its Indian counterpart with taller windscreen, handguards, luggage rack and accessories such as smartphone mount with USB charging and bungee cords located under its seat. More

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    Bajaj Sales Breakup Feb 2022 – Pulsar, Platina, CT100, Dominar, Chetak

    Bajaj Auto sales declined 35.71 percent in domestic markets while exports saw a 1.45 percent YoY growthBajaj PulsarBajaj Auto has seen a 35.71 percent YoY de-growth in terms of domestic sales in February 2022. Sales stood at 91,977 units in February 2022, down from 1,43,063 units sold in February 2021. This was a 51,086 unit volume loss. Every bike in the company lineup, except for the Chetak, posted reduced sales in the said month even as the Pulsar and Platina ruled the list.Bajaj Sales Breakup Feb 2022Bajaj Pulsar sales were at 54,951 units, down 32.54 percent over 81,454 units sold in February 2021. This was a 26,593 unit volume loss while the Pulsar commanded a 59.74 percent share. In the Pulsar range, it was the 125cc bike that received more attention over its 150cc – 200cc counterparts.Pulsar 125 cc sales were at 30,006 units, down 23.69 percent over 39,323 units sold in February 2021. Of the 150cc, Bajaj sold 17,804 units, down 30.32 percent over 25,550 units sold in February 2021 while there were 4,666 units of the Pulsar 150-200cc sold in the same month, relating to a 59.92 percent YoY de-growth. 250cc Pulsar sales stood at 2,475 units in Feb 2022. Last month, the company introduced a new Blue paint scheme with grey and white highlights for the Pulsar 250cc which was only offered in Racing Red and Techno Grey.Bajaj Platina sales dipped 37.32 percent YoY from 46,464 units sold in February 2021 to 29,124 units in February 2022. Platina commanded a 31.66 percent share. Bajaj Pulsar was at No. 5 on the list of best-selling two wheelers in February 2022 while the Platina featured at No. 10. 4,985 units of the Bajaj CT were sold in February 2022, down 47.32 percent over 9,462 units sold in the same month a year earlier.Bajaj Sales Breakup Feb 2022Bajaj Avenger and Dominar sales dipped 73.79 percent and 53 percent respectively to 1,000 units and 807 units while Chetak sales increased 640 percent YoY to 1,110 units, up from 150 units sold in February 2021.Bajaj has also updated the Dominar 250cc with a new set of alloy wheels for the year 2022.Bajaj Exports Breakup Feb 2022Total two wheeler exports of Bajaj Auto stood at 1,75,443 units in February 2022. This was a growth of 1.45 percent over 1,72,936 units shipped in February 2021. Bajaj Boxer was the most exported model in the company lineup in February 2022 with 1,10,084 units, down 0.57 percent over 1,10,716 units exported in February 2021. It commanded a 54 percent share of overall Bajaj exports.Boxer 110cc model commanded more attention with 94,740 units shipped in February 2022, up 4.21 percent over 90,912 units exported in February 2021 while there were 3,200 units of Boxer 125cc shipped, 28.21 percent over 2,496 units sold in February 2021.Bajaj Exports Breakup Feb 2022Bajaj Auto saw exports of the Pulsar dip 16.46 percent to 25,783 units, down from 30,863 units shipped in February 2021. In global markets, it was the Pulsar 200cc that saw more demand with 13,158 units exported while the Pulsar 125cc had 4,065 units exported in the same month along with 772 units of the Pulsar 250cc.Bajaj CT and Discover shipments increased on a YoY basis to 17,504 units and 14,708 units respectively. This was an increase of 27.32 percent and 35.93 percent over exports in the same month of the previous year. Again it was the Discover 125cc that commanded more attention with 13,628 units exported in February 2022, an increase of 79.79 percent over 7,580 units shipped in February 2021.Bajaj Dominar exports increased 134.88 percent to 3,758 units while Platina exports dipped 18.75 percent to 3,510 units in February 2022. There were also 96 units of the Avenger exported in the same month, down 88.95 percent over 869 units shipped in February 2021. More

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    Ola S1 Vs Bajaj Chetak Vs Ather Electric Scooter – Hill Climb Test

    While Ola S1 Pro got the best 0-40 kmph kick down acceleration, it failed to reach top of the hill even in Sport modeElectric Scooter Hill Climb TestThere has been a raging ongoing debate about performance of electric scooters which are key to future mobility solutions. Many electric scooters have faced scrutiny regarding their battery management system which often fail to respond in tough conditions.While it is very true that EVs are very quick off the block, many e-scooters fail to keep up the performance in challenging terrains. The latest video from Asardar Reviews on YouTube is a clear example of battery-powered scooters not being able to perform up to the mark in certain cases.Electric Scooter Hill Climb TestIn this particular video, the vlogger has cited three well-known examples in the form of Ather 450, Bajaj Chetak and Ola S1 Pro. Here, all three electric scooters are tested separately on hilly terrain and their performance is scrutinised. The vlogger reveals that this test has been conducted specifically for people living around hilly areas who are planning on buying an electric scooter.All electric scooters seen here have been tested with a pillion sitting behind the rider, at least initially, giving a real-world simulation. The test starts with Bajaj Chetak since it’s the oldest of all three models seen in this video. The vlogger slots Chetak in Eco mode initially. It started off well with some promising performance and managed to make some sharp turns relatively easily.[embedded content][embedded content]After a couple of tricky hairpins, Chetak automatically switched to Sport mode when it realised that the scooter might need more power while climbing up. Here the scooter has clocked a top speed of around 45 kmph on its upwards journey with fair ease. Next up is Ather 450 which has been a revolutionary model in the electric mobility space.Ather Performs BestLike Chetak, Ather 450 gets multiple ride modes, however, unlike the former, ride modes on this one have to be manually toggled. In this case, as well, the vlogger started out in Eco mode and after a couple of hairpins it was realised that it loses momentum, especially with 2 people sitting on it. When slotted in Warp mode, Ather 450 is able to reach the top of the hill fairly easily while attaining an impressive top speed of 60 kmph.Ola S1 Pro DisappointsOla S1 Pro was kept last since, it is the latest offering in the two-wheeler EV space and claims the best performance, at least on paper. When started in Eco mode, S1 Pro offers the quickest 0-40 kmph acceleration. However, when it comes across its first hairpin, speed of the scooter drastically reduces until it comes to a complete halt. The scooter refuses to respond to throttle twists.It remained the same, even after the pillion disembarked. The Ola e-scooter started climbing uphill once switched to Sport mode, however, it once again came to a sudden stop when the AI in the scooter notified that the battery has heated and needs to be cooled. Vlogger had to push the scooter before reaching the top. More

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    Bajaj Auto Sales March 2022 – Pulsar, Dominar, Platina, Chetak, CT100

    Bajaj Auto posted a 22 percent decline in two wheeler sales and exports in March 2022 to 2,56,324 unitsBajaj PulsarBajaj has reported a huge decline in domestic sales for March 2022. Bajaj Auto motorcycle range includes Pulsar, Platina, CT, Dominar, Avenger, etc. They also offer the Chetak electric scooter.Bajaj Auto Sales March 2022Bajaj Auto Limited has seen its two wheeler sales dip in the past month. Two wheeler sales stood at 2,56,324 units, down 22 percent over 3,30,133 units sold in March 2021. Domestic sales dipped 41 percent to 1,07,081 units from 1,81,393 units sold in March 2021 while exports remained flat at 1,49,243 units as against 1,48,740 units shipped in March 2021.Bajaj Two Wheeler Sales March 2022 and Q1 2022Bajaj performed better in terms of commercial vehicle sales with a 4 percent YoY increase to 40,864 units in the past month, up from 39,315 units sold in March 2021. Increased domestic sales led to a 15 percent growth with 19,671 units sold in March 2022 as compared to 17,158 units sold in March 2021. Exports on the other hand dipped 4 percent to 21,193 units from 22,157 units sold in March 2021.Total sales 2 wheeler (1,26,752 units) and CV (1,70,436 units) dipped 20 percent YoY to 2,97,188 units in March 2022, down from 3,69,448 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Here again it was the domestic sales that dipped 36 percent while exports remained flat.Bajaj Auto Sales March 2022Bajaj Auto Year-to-Date SalesThe company’s YTD sales (two wheelers and CVs) grew at 8 percent in March 2022. Total sales, which included two wheelers and commercial vehicles, stood at 43,08,433 units in the April to March 2022 period, up 8 percent over 39,72,914 units sold in the April to March 2021 period.Two wheeler domestic sales dipped 9 percent to 16,41,084 units from 18,09,375 units sold in the April to March 2021 period while exports increased 22 percent to 21,95,772 units from 17,96,292 units YTD.CV sales performed better in both domestic and exports. Domestic sales increased 47 percent to 1,60,723 units from 1,09,292 units. Exports on the other hand grew by 21 percent to 3,10,854 units from 2,57,729 units shipped in April to March 2021 period. Total sales of CVs stood at 4,71,577 units, up 28 percent from 3,67,021 units sold in the April to March 2021 period.Bajaj Auto Sales YTD FY 2022Two wheeler and CV domestic sales dipped 6 percent YTD to 18,01,807 units from 19,18,667 units sold in April to March 2021, while exports increased 22 percent to 25,06,626 units from 20,54,247 units sold in the same period lasts year.Bajaj Auto Upcoming PlansBajaj Auto Limited has ambitious plans for the years ahead, especially where its electric vehicle range is concerned. The company is seeking to increase its electric scooter range under the Chetak sub-brand with a new EV being introduced each year over the next 3-5 years. Bajaj has confirmed an investment of Rs 300 crores to roll out 5 lakh electric vehicles per year.The company seeks to roll out 50,000 electric vehicles in the financial year 2022-23 as against just 8,000 units in the existing fiscal. Bajaj Auto Limited has also been developing products in association with Bengaluru-based urban mobility startup Yulu. More

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    Bajaj Pulsar 900RR Fully Faired Superbike Based On KTM 890 – Render

    Bajaj Pulsar 900RR sources most of its components from the KTM 890 series including hardware and powertrainBajaj Pulsar 900RR Sportsbike Render By Vinay Raj SomashekarPulsar brand is synonymous with sporty commuter bikes in India. Pulsar has been instrumental in Bajaj Auto’s success in domestic as well as overseas markets in the last two decades. Bajaj offers the Pulsar range in multiple iterations with varying engine displacements.Currently, the flagship motorcycles in this series are Pulsar N250 and Pulsar F250. A designer has digitally imagined a supersport version of the bike called Pulsar 900RR. Created by Vinay Raj Somashekar, this digitally rendered design showcases how this motorcycle could turn out if Bajaj thinks of introducing this in the market.Bajaj Pulsar 900RR Superbike RenderedThe rendering takes inspiration from a sprinting athlete stance – since the existing range of Pulsars particularly NS200 and RS200 borrow their stance from various postures of an athlete. Signature styling elements like a high and swooping shoulder line along with muscular and chiseled surfaces form an integral part of the current Pulsars. Hence, these elements have been carried forward in this digitally imagined Pular 900RR.Pulsar 900RR gets an aggressive and pouncing stance which enhances its aerodynamic properties. It gets a slightly unconventional design with part split panels. Side fairing has incorporated vents for smoother airflow during high speeds whereas sharp cuts and creases with a muscular fuel tank give it an appearance of a proper racing machine.Bajaj Pulsar 900RR Design InspirationFront fairing with a twin-pod headlamp setup and a tall windscreen gives it a menacing look of a very familiar masked superhero vigilante. At rear, it gets a very sharp and upright tail section with a very small pillion seat. A clip-on style low-set handlebar complemented by rear-set footpegs makes for a very sporty and committed riding posture as expected.Bajaj Pulsar 900RR Sportsbike RenderBajaj Pulsar 900cc Expected SpecsPulsar 900RR utilises a similar perimeter frame in line with existing Pulsars, however, some structural modification would have to be made. The frame is suspended on upside-down forks at front and a mono-shock at rear. Within this frame, an 890cc parallel-twin, DOHC liquid-cooled engine has been employed which has been derived from KTM. In its standard tune, this power dishes out around 114 bhp.However, for Pulsar 900RR, it could be slightly detuned to 108 bhp at 9000 rpm and 90 Nm of peak torque at 8100 rpm. Other specifications attached to this illustration include a seat height of 825mm, ground clearance of 180 mm and a wheelbase of 1440 mm. It has a fuel tank capacity of 14.4 litres.2026 Bajaj Pulsar 900RR Engine SpecsIn the final sketch, the designer has created multiple renditions of the fully faired superbike with various colour schemes on offer. Some key visual highlights from the final sketch include an underbelly exhaust, funky body graphics and silver-coloured alloy wheels shod with slick rubber. The illustrator expects such an iteration of Pulsar to be introduced by Bajaj during the 25th Anniversary of the Pulsar range, i.e., in 2026.Source More

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    Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Feb 2022 – 125, 150, 160, 180, 200, 250

    Bajaj Pulsar series domestic sales decline in February 2022 reported at 32.54 percentNew Bajaj Pulsar 250For Bajaj, the Pulsar series has always propelled sales. Current performance has left a lot to desire. This however isn’t just Pulsar’s predicament. The motorcycle segment has by and large seen volume decline in recent days.Total YoY domestic Pulsar sales fell to 54,951 units, down from 81,454 units. Volume loss stood at 26,503 units at 32.54 percent decline. MoM sales fell from 66,839 units. At 17.79 percent decline, volume loss is reported at 11,888 units.Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Feb 2022Pulsar 125 sales fell to 30k units, down from 39,323 units. Volume loss stood at 9,317 units at 23.69 percent decline. MoM sales fell from 44,181 units to a 32 percent decline. Volume loss is 14,175 units. Pulsar 150cc sales fell to 17,804 units from 25,550 units. At 30.32 percent decline, volume loss is at 7,746 units. MoM sales are up from 11,239 units at 58.41 percent growth. Volume gain is 6,565 units.Pulsar range of 160/180/200 sales fell to a mere 4,666 units from 11,643 units. At 60 percent decline, volume loss stood at just below 7k units. MoM sales fell from 5,407 units to volume loss at just below 750 units. 220F and 250 sales halved at 2,475 units, down from 4,938 units. Volume loss stood at 2,463 units. MoM sales fell from 6k units to a 58.83 percent decline.Bajaj Pulsar Sales Breakup Feb 2022Bajaj Pulsar Exports Breakup Feb 2022Exports too fell but nowhere as steep as the decline seen in domestic sales. At 26,143 units, decline is reported at 15.29 percent. Sales fell from 30,863 units to a volume loss of 4,720 units. MoM exports fell from 31,410 units. Volume loss was at just over 5.2k units at 16.77 percent decline.Pulsar 160/180/200 segment export sits atop at 13,518 units, down from 14,689 units. Volume loss is reported at 1,171 units at 7.97 percent decline. MoM sales fell marginally from 13,684 units. Pulsar 150 exports fell to 7,788 units from 10,698 units. Volume loss stood at 2.9k units. MoM decline is almost at 1.1k units, down from 8,874 units.Pulsar 125 exports fell to 4,065 units from 4,644 units. MoM sales fell from 4,628 units to a volume loss of 563 units. Volume loss is reported at 579 units. 220F/250 YoY sales decline is marginal, down to 772 units from 832 units. MoM exports fell to one-fifth, down from 4,224 units. Volume loss is reported at 3,452 units.Bajaj Pulsar Exports Breakup Feb 2022Total Bajaj Pulsar sales in Feb ’22Total Pulsar sales in February 2022 fell by a quarter. Down to 81,094 units from 1,12,317 units. Volume loss is reported at 31,223 units at 27.80 percent decline. MoM total Pulsar sales are down from 98,249 units at 17.46 percent decline. Volume loss is reported at 17,155 units.Pulsar 125 sales are down to 24,071 units from 43,967 units. Volume loss is reported at 9,896 units. Pulsar 150 sales fell to 25,592 units from 36,248 units. Volume loss stood at 10,656 units at 29.40 percent decline. MoM total sales is up from 20,113 units. Sales growth stood at 27.24 percent at volume gain of 5,479 units.Bajaj Pulsar Sales + Exports Breakup Feb 2022160/180/200 sales fell by 31 percent, down to 18,184 units. Volume loss is 8,148 units, down from 26,332 units. MoM volume loss stood at 907 units, down from 19,091 units. 220F/250 sales fell to 3,247 units at a 43.73 percent decline. Volume loss is reported at 2,523 units, down from 5,770 units. MoM sales fell from 10,236 units to a staggering volume loss of 6,989 units. More

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    Bajaj Pulsar 200 RS Modified To Look Like Ducati For Rs 1 Lakh

    Ducati’s flagship superbike Panigale V4 2021 BS6 model was launched last year in June at a starting price of Rs 23.50 lakhBajaj Pulsar 200 RS ModifiedWhile Panigale V4 easily makes it to the wish list of most biking enthusiasts, its high pricing remains a challenge. Panigale V4S variant is even costlier at more than Rs 28 lakh. As an alternative, a bike modifier has come up with a mini version of Ducati Panigale V4. Based on Bajaj Pulsar RS200, the mini Ducati gets a range of visual and functional updates.Bajaj Pulsar 200 RS Modified DucatiA significant percentage of stock fairing has been replaced with customized panels. Some key features include dual headlamps, blacked-out windscreen, underbelly exhaust and rising tail section. For a true track-ready profile, various parts have been removed such as rear-view mirrors, rear tyre hugger and tail section.Some components have been retained in their original form such as fuel tank. Visually, the modified bike closely resembles the Panigale V4. Things like front fender, headlamp cowl, side panels and seat design are quite similar to that of Panigale V4. Take a look at the detailed walkaround video below by V3 Valtor.[embedded content][embedded content]Graphics used on the modified Bajaj Pulsar 200 RS are more pronounced, as compared to the stock Panigale V4. For example, ‘Panigale’ in bold lettering covers a large section of the fuel tank and side panels. It is done in a light grey shade, which creates an exciting contrast against the blue-black core theme.Just below is ‘V4’ lettering in black shade. ‘Ducati’ lettering in bold can be seen towards the lower section of side fairing. While Panigale V4 is offered in dual-tone colour option of red-black, modified RS200 mini Ducati gets a blue-black colour theme. This actually looks better than the original version.Modified RS200 has an aggressive riding stance with low-set, pulled-back handlebar and rearset foot pegs. It gets special racing tyres for optimal grip and minimal resistance. They are wider as compared to stock tyres offered with RS200. These updates highlight the bike’s capabilities in a track environment. Practically, it may be hard to manoeuvre in heavy traffic conditions.Bajaj Pulsar 200 RS ModifiedRS200 mini Ducati functional updatesWhile stock Bajaj Pulsar 200 RS has standard telescopic forks at front, modified mini Ducati gets a pressurized cartridge damping system. Ducati Panigale V4 is equipped with Ohlins NPX 25/30 electronically controlled pressurized front forks. It is not certain if modified RS200 uses the same unit or another brand. At the rear, the bike has single-sided swingarm suspension. Braking system is the same as that used with stock RS200. While front has 300mm disc, rear wheels have a 230mm disc. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard.There are unlikely to be any changes to the engine. Modified RS200 mini Ducati uses the stock 199.5 cc motor that generates 24.5 ps of max power at 9,750 rpm and 18.7 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm. In comparison, Panigale V4 is powered by a 1,103cc engine that makes 218 ps and 123.6 Nm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a quick shifter. More

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    2022 Bajaj Dominar 250 Alloy Wheels Updated To Black Colour

    Underpinnings and powertrains of both Bajaj Dominar 250 and Dominar 400 are based on their respective KTM counterparts2022 Bajaj Dominar 250Automakers nowadays have to constantly update their respective lineup in order to stay competitive and relevant among a flock of other offerings. Bajaj Auto is one company that frequently rings in new updates for its models. After giving alloys update to Pulsar, Bajaj has given update to Dominar 250.The quarter-litre tourer has received a new set of alloy wheels for the year 2022. The updated Dominar continues to roll on 17-inch alloys with a similar design. However, the latest ones are blacked-out as opposed to silver-coloured units available previously. Other than this, Dominar 250 hasn’t undergone any other update.Dominar 250 gets the same design as its larger and more powerful sibling- Dominar 400 minus the touring accessories that are now offered as a standard fitment in the latter. The quarter-litre Dominar is available in three dual-tone colour schemes including Sparkling black with Matte silver, Racing Red with Matte silver and Citrus Red with Matte silver.Bajaj Dominar 250- SpecsDominar 250 derives its energy from a 250cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC, four-valve engine that kicks out 26.6 bhp at 8,500rpm and 23.5 Nm at 6,500rpm. Take a look at the 2022 Bajaj Dominar walkaround video by Autoholic Manish below.[embedded content][embedded content]The same engine is also offered in the KTM 250 range in a slightly higher state of tune. This motor is paired with a six-speed gearbox via a slipper and assist clutch. It takes 10.5 seconds for the bike to reach 100kmph from a standstill while top speed is rated at 132 kmph.Coming to cycle parts, suspension duties are handled by 37 mm Up-Side Down (USD) forks at front and a Multi-step adjustable Monoshock with Nitrox at rear. Stopping power is derived from single disc brakes at both ends aided by a dual-channel ABS as standard. It rolls on 100/80 section front and 130/70 section rear tyres.Features & PriceIn terms of features, Dominar 250 is equipped with a digital instrument console that displays crucial ride-related information. Other highlights include full LED illumination, fancy-looking mirror stalks and a single-side twin-barrel exhaust canister. The bike tips the weighing scales at 180kg and gets a saddle height of 800mm. Fuel tank capacity is pegged at 13 litres.Existing Bajaj Dominar 250 – Silver AlloysBajaj offers Dominar 250 in a single variant which is now priced at Rs 1.67 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes against other quarter-litre offerings like Yamaha FZ25 and Suzuki Gixxer 250. The Dominar range- both 250 and 400 has been witnessing a decline in monthly sales volume in recent times. In January 2021, Dominar 250 and Dominar 400 registered a respective volume of only 662 units and 717 units. More