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      Bajaj Dominar 250 and 400 Prices Increased – New vs Old Price List

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      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

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      Bajaj Aug 2020 Motorcycle Sales Grow – Pulsar, Dominar, Platina, CT100, Avenger

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      Bajaj Auto total sales for August at 3.56 lakh units
      The two wheeler segment in India has finally started seeing some signs of a turnaround. The lockdown announced in March and dismal sales during the months of May to June, have seen some improvement in July and August as buyers are opting for more person means of transport.
      Bajaj Auto registers 9 percent sales decline YoY

      Bajaj Auto Limited has revealed their sales figures for August 2020. It may be seen that while Bajaj Auto could not match sales of August 2019, the company has shown a stronger recovery on a monthly basis, when compared with sales of July 2020. Bajaj Auto reported sales of 3,56,199 units in August 2020, down 9 percent when compared to total sales of 3,90,026 units sold in August 2019.
      Domestic sales in the past month stood at 1,78,220 units, an increase of 3 percent over 1,73,024 units sold in August 2019 but exports dipped 6 percent to 1,42,838 units in the past month from 1,52,276 units exported in the same month of the previous year. This took total two wheeler sales to 3,21,058 units in August 2020, down 1 percent when compared to 3,25,300 units sold in August 2019.
      Bajaj Auto Sales Aug 2020
      Sales of commercial vehicles fell hugely. Domestic sales dipped 78 percent to 7,659 units in the past month as against 35,085 units sold in August 2019. Exports, though reporting a de-growth, faired better than domestic sales. Sales fell by 7 percent to 27,482 units, down from 29,641 units exported in August 2019 thus taking total sales in the commercial vehicle segment to 35,141 units, down 46 percent as against 64,726 units sold in August 2019.
      Year to Date sales
      The month of April 2020 saw every two and four wheeler maker in India report zero sales. Sales inched ahead in the months of May and June and it was only from July that there was some semblance of improvement noted in terms of vehicle sales in the country. This caused quite a setback in terms of year to date sales for each manufacturer.
      Bajaj Auto Sales April to Aug 2020
      Bajaj Auto Limited was no exception. The company has reported a 48 percent dip in year to date sales. In the two wheeler segment, domestic and exports dipped 45 percent to 9,59,543 units during the April to August 2020 period. This figure had stood at 9,54,938 units in the same period of the previous year.
      Commercial vehicle sales (domestic and exports) also suffered de-growth of 67 percent to 95,591 units in the first five months of the financial year as compared to 2,88,593 units sold in the same period of 2019. This saw total two wheeler and commercial vehicle sales (domestic and exports) down 48 percent to 10,55,134 units in the April to August 2020 period as against 20,18,730 units sold in the same period of the previous year. More

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      Bajaj Discover modified into Cafe Racer for Rs 70k – All Metal Bodywork

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      Jaipur-based Kunwar Customs’ handbuilt 135cc cafe racer is based on a 2013 Bajaj Discover 135
      Bajaj Auto discontinued the Discover range of commuter motorcycles ahead of BS6 emission norms. In the final BS4 era of its 16-year market run, the Bajaj Discover was available in two formats: 125 and 110.

      Previously, there were ‘100’, ‘135’ and ‘150’ models as well. However, tighter competition and lower demand eventually led to their discontinuation. Bajaj Auto’s Pulsar series have also played a part in reducing its desirability.
      Chances of the Chakan-based manufacturer reintroducing its Discover lineup in an upgraded BS6 format are not bleak. In the 125cc-135cc segment, Hero MotoCorp and Honda Motorcycle India are clearly the most dominant names. Meanwhile, KTM India has diversified this segment into sportier choices with the 125 Duke and RC125 siblings.
      Bajaj Discover 135 Cafe Racer
      The Bajaj Discover, let alone commuter motorcycles, may not be the best choice for customisations. Yet the trend of converting used or neglected small-capacity motorcycles into creative examples have been popular in the country for quite some time. It was only recently that we shared a ‘Bajaj CT100 Cafe’ build from Sunam, Punjab. Jaipur-based Kunwar Customs has made a similar approach with a 2013 Bajaj Discover 135. Here’s a walkaround video on it by automotive YouTube channel Throttle 98:

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      Kunwar Customs’ Bajaj Discover cafe racer build dates back to early 2019. The video suggests that it has seen a lot of kilometres as the custom body components have minor scratches and wear all across.
      Throttle 98 states that the customisation cost Rs 70,000 (arguably on the higher side) in addition to a donor motorcycle. Most panels were handbuilt while certain parts were borrowed from previous-gen Yamaha FZ and Bajaj Avenger models.
      Starting with the obvious, key highlights include cafe-racer handlebars (with USD bar-end mirrors), offset single-pod instrument console, single-seat configuration, pushed-back footpegs, round headlamp, (similar to Royal Enfield’s Continental GT 535), fabricated sidebox, new fuel tank, LED tail lamp, wider 5-spoke wheels, rear monoshock and a custom exhaust system. The motorcycle is finished in a metallic grey shade with a black racing stripe running through the centre. The brown seat creates an interesting contrast.

      Engine & Specs
      There are no major changes to the power plant. In its healthy stock format, the 134.21cc air-cooled DTS-i single-cylinder engine was tuned to produce almost 13bhp @ 8,500rpm and 11.88Nm @ 6,500rpm. This is mated to a 4-speed gearbox (one of the reasons why the motorcycle was less desirable). Ex-showroom prices stood at roughly Rs 61,000. More

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      Bajaj Sales Data, Export July 2020 – Pulsar, CT100, Avenger, Dominar

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      In July 2020, Bajaj Auto sold 1,48,503 units (-10.33%) and 74,599 units (-49.44%) in domestic and export markets, respectively
      Chakan-based two-wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto, like most other major automaker operating in India, is making a gradual recovery from COVID-19 and the government’s initial lockdown protocols towards the end of March 2020. At the start of May, automotive facilities in ‘orange’ and ‘green’ COVID-19 zones were allowed to operate in controlled conditions such as effective sanitisation and social distancing policies.

      Meanwhile, major automakers across varied vehicle categories have opened ‘online showrooms’. The sales platforms offer more than just a page to book or buy a new vehicle. Notable highlights include finance options, virtual assistant, test drives (at customers’ residence), vehicle configurators and more. Online sales platforms do not affect the business of existing dealerships as the user would be redirected to the nearest (or preferred) physical outlet.
      In July 2020, Bajaj Auto hit almost 1,50,000 units on the domestic market while export markets received above 74,500 units in total. Here is the detailed sales breakup:
      Domestic sales in July 2020
      In July 2020, Bajaj Auto sold 1,48,503 units in July 2020 compared to 1,65,604 units back in July 2019. In other words, the company witnessed a decline of 10.33% which is still significantly better than the sales performance in June 2020.

      Bajaj Sales vs Exports July 2020 – As per Motorcycle brand
      Bajaj Pulsar topped the list at 73,836 units and went through a sales improvement of 18.20% compared to 11,367 units lesser in July 2019. Bajaj Platina hit 35,103 units but went down by 33.12%. The entry-level CT range followed at 33,774 units or almost 15% less than in the same month, a year before. Bajaj Avenger follows way behind at 3,702 units and a decline of -37.41%. Bajaj Dominar garnered 1,968 units in July 2020 as against 1,363 units back in July 2019.
      Finally comes Bajaj Chetak electric scooter which hit just 120 units (no previous data to compare with). The company had discontinued its Discover range of commuter motorcycles ahead of BS6 emission norms. It had hit 3,640 units last year.
      Exports in July 2020
      Coming to exports, Bajaj Auto shipped 74,599 units in July 2020 in comparison to 1,47,541 units the year before. This is a decline of 49.44% or 72,942 units.

      Bajaj Sales vs Exports July 2020 – As per Engine cc
      Bajaj Boxer came first at 49,418 units compared to 78,064 units in July 2019. Bajaj Pulsar hit 12,022 units and went through a decline of 62.71%. Bajaj Discover, still produced for exports, returned 9,220 units or 39.85% less than before. CT garnered only 1,867 units and faced a major fall of 88.18%. Bajaj Dominar, at an improvement of 39.33%, contributed 1,502 units in July 2020. Avenger and Platina hit 354 units and 216 units, respectively but at a varied fluctuation of +36.15% and -95.48%. More

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      New Bajaj Platina 100 ES Disc Arrives At Showroom – Deliveries Start

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      Bajaj has launched top of the line Platina 100 variant with disc brake
      One of the bestselling Bajaj motorcycles, Platina 100 ES (electric start) disc variant has been launched at Rs 60,698. It gets 240 mm disc at the front, whereas rear tyres have 110 mm drum brakes with anti-skid braking system. In comparison, Platina 100 ES drum brake variant comes with a price tag of Rs 58,477. There’s Platina kick-start alloy variant as well, which is priced at Rs 50,464. All prices are ex-showroom, New Delhi.

      As may be recalled, Bajaj had introduced electric start in Platina in 2015. Most recently, the motorcycle was updated to comply with BS6 emission norms in May 2020. In its current form, Platina is one of the most fuel efficient motorcycles in the country. Claimed mileage is more than 90 km, which is one of the key reasons for the bike’s popularity. However, actual mileage could be around 70-80 kmpl.
      Built for comfort
      Bajaj Platina 100 ES sports an attractive look and feel, as evident in the sleek headlamp design and LED DRL. Colour options include black and red. However, the primary USP of the bike is its focus on providing enhanced comfort to users on long journeys. This has been achieved by equipping the bike with a range of features. Key among them is the first-in-class Nitrox suspension that improves ride comfort by around 15% in comparison to SnS suspension.

      Bajaj Platina BS6 price and variants. Ex-sh, Delhi
      The rear suspension is a 110 mm spring on spring (SoS) unit while the front has 135 mm telescopic suspension. Both front and rear suspension have long suspension travel, which ensures smoother rides when negotiating uneven roads and potholes. Other features that make the rides more comfortable on Platina 100 ES include long and soft seat, wide rubber footpads, and tank pads.
      To prove the added comfort available with Platina, the company had earlier conducted a comfort challenge across 550 towns, involving more than 45,800 participants. Users were asked to rate the ride quality of Platina as compared to rival product. According to Bajaj, more than 90% of participants had found Platina to be more comfortable.

      Bajaj Platina 100 ES disc launched
      Platina Engine
      Powering Platina 100 ES is a 102 cc, 4-stroke, DTS-i, single cylinder engine that churns out 7.9 ps of max power at 7500 rpm and 8.3 Nm of max torque at 5500 rpm. Engine is mated to a 4-speed gearbox. Internally tested top speed is 90 kmph.
      Launched in 2006, Bajaj Platina has remained a popular commuter motorcycle over the years. Platina has consistently featured in the top ten list of bestselling motorcycles in the country. It is currently the second bestselling Bajaj motorcycle, the top selling being the Pulsar range. Platina is also exported to several overseas markets. However, in exports, Platina trails behind other products such as Boxer, CT, Pulsar and Discover. More

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      Bajaj CT100 gets a Cafe Racer treatment with Triumph branding

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      Sunam-based Ramgarhia Modifications found fresh potential in a 2004 Bajaj CT100 commuter motorcycle
      When it comes to bike modifications, the Bajaj CT100 (or any budget commuter motorcycle for that matter) might not be the most sought-after choice. Ramgarhia Modifications, a motorcycle customisation shop based in Sunam, Punjab has a different story to tell. The team took a 2004 CT100, stripped the motorcycle down and converted it into an interesting cafe racer.

      Headed by Sandeep Singh, Ramgarhia Modifications is not new to cafe racer builds on a budget. Alongside its custom bodywork and mechanical changes, the CT100 cafe racer packs a few aftermarket components such as an air filter, single-pod digital instrument console, headlamp assembly, turn signals and exhaust system.
      Key Highlights
      The ‘Bajaj CT100 Cafe’ is finished in a metallic orange shade against an all-black theme. Adding a ‘Triumph’ decal on the fuel tank was not the best decision. However, the overall work makes up for this to a good extent. Notable details include silver/black spoked wheels, dual-sport tyres, redesigned telescopic forks, clip-on cafe racer handlebars, USD bar-end mirrors, bench seat, custom battery box, chopped fenders or mudguards, side-mounted rear number plate and more. The mods are supported by a redesigned frame.

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      Ramgarhia Modifications’ CT100 cafe racer may not be the best example of its genre to originate from India. But considering the donor and investment, the effort deserves respect. Furthermore, this could be one of the most fuel-efficient cafe racers on the planet.
      Bajaj Auto introduced its entry-level CT100 and CT110 range of budget commuters in BS6 format at the beginning of 2020. Prices currently start at roughly Rs 41,000 ex-showroom. In BS6 avatar, the entry-level motorcycles come with an e-carburettor and various other improvements to cut down emission whilst returning high fuel economy.
      The 2020 Bajaj CT100 is available in two formats: Kick Start (KS) and Electric Start (ES). Prices of ES variant start at almost Rs 50,000 ex-showroom. Customers can choose between three dual-tone colour options. This includes Gloss Ebony Black + Blue, Matte Olive Green + Yellow and Gloss Flame Red + Bright Red.
      Powering the Bajaj CT100 BS6 is a 102cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine good for 7.79bhp @ 7,500rpm and 8.34Nm @ 5,500rpm. This is mated to a 4-speed transmission. Meanwhile, the higher CT110 (priced from around Rs 47,000) employs a 115cc engine making 8.48bhp @ 7,000rpm and 9.81Nm @ 5,000rpm while coupled to a 4-speed gearbox. More

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      Bajaj Motorcycle, CV Sales July 2020 – Pulsar, Platina, CT100

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      Motorcycle sales have declined by 11% while CV sales have declined by 81% in July 2020
      Bajaj Auto has revealed sales results for the month of July 2020. During the past month, the company sold 1,54,474 units in domestic markets (-11 percent) while exports stood at 86,082 units (-43 percent). Total two wheelers sold in July 2020 dipped 26 percent to 2,38,556 units as against 3,22,210 units sold in July 2019. Pulsar continues to be best-seller for Bajaj, while Platina and CT100 also posted decent sales.

      Where commercial vehicle sales were concerned, the company sold 6,502 units in domestic markets while 10,774 units were exported in July 2020. Where both these were concerned, the company noted de-growth of 81 percent and 57 percent respectively with total commercial vehicle sales down 71 percent to 17,276 units as against 59,320 units sold in the same month of the previous year. Total domestic sales along with exports were at 2,55,832 units.
      It was also in year to date sales that the company suffered de-growth across both two wheelers and commercial vehicles. In the two wheeler segment, domestic sales dipped 57 percent to 3,38,455 units in the period April to July 2020, as compared to 7,81,914 units sold in the same period of the previous year.

      Bajaj Auto Sales Report July 2020
      YTD Exports fell 52 percent to 3,00,030 units, down from 6,22,923 units sold during April to July 2020 taking total 6,38,485 units, down 55 percent as against 14,04,837 units sold in the corresponding period of 2019. The effects of COVID-19 pandemic which led to a lockdown in the country from March 24 had a catastrophic effect over sales not only of Bajaj Auto Limited but across every two and four wheeler automaker in the country.
      CV Sales
      Commercial vehicle domestic sales in the past quarter stood at 11,784 units, down as much as 90 percent when compared to 1,20,709 units sold in the April to July 2019 quarter. Exports also dipped 53 percent to 48,666 units down from 1,03,158 units with total commercial vehicle sales down 73 percent to 60,450 units sold in the April to July 2020 period as against 2,23,867 units sold in the corresponding period of the previous year.
      Total YTD domestic sales and exports of both two wheelers and commercial vehicles, during the period April to July 2020, dipped 57 percent to 6,68,935 units as compared to 16,28,704 units sold in the corresponding period of the previous year.
      Bajaj Auto plans to reduce the number of variants on offer in the entry level motorcycle models, by one third. Bajaj also seeks to reduce working capital burden on its dealers who are facing tough times during the present pandemic situation in the country. The company sells the Platina and CT brands in the 100-110cc segments and between these two brands there are around 12 variants. This high number of variants add to the working capital burden on the company dealers and hence this decision.
      Particulars
      Jul-20
      Jul-19
      Diff
      %
      2-WHEELERS
       
       
       
       
      DOMESTIC
      1,52,474
      1,70,978
      -18,504
      -10.82
      EXPORTS
      86,082
      1,51,232
      -65,150
      -43.08
      SUB-TOTAL
      2,38,556
      3,22,210
      -83,654
      -25.96
      COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
       
       
       
       
      DOMESTIC
      6,502
      34,492
      -27,990
      -81.15
      EXPORTS
      10,774
      24,828
      -14,054
      -56.61
      SUB-TOTAL
      17,276
      59,320
      -42,044
      -70.88
      TOTAL (2-WH + CV)
       
       
       
       
      DOMESTIC
      1,58,976
      2,05,470
      -46,494
      -22.63
      EXPORTS
      96,856
      1,76,060
      -79,204
      -44.99
      TOTAL
      2,55,832
      3,81,530
      -1,25,698
      -32.95
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
      Particulars
      Apr-Jul 2020
      Apr-Jul 2019
      Diff
      %
      2-WHEELERS
       
       
       
       
      DOMESTIC
      3,38,455
      7,81,914
      -4,43,459
      -56.71
      EXPORTS
      3,00,030
      6,22,923
      -3,22,893
      -51.84
      SUB-TOTAL
      6,38,485
      14,04,837
      -7,66,352
      -54.55
      COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
       
       
       
       
      DOMESTIC
      11,784
      1,20,709
      -1,08,925
      -90.24
      EXPORTS
      48,666
      1,03,158
      -54,492
      -52.82
      SUB-TOTAL
      60,450
      2,23,867
      -1,63,417
      -73.00
      TOTAL (2-WH + CV)
       
       
       
       
      DOMESTIC
      3,50,239
      9,02,623
      -5,52,384
      -61.20
      EXPORTS
      3,48,696
      7,26,081
      -3,77,385
      -51.98
      TOTAL
      6,98,935
      16,28,704
      -9,29,769
      -57.09 More

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      Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Dominar 400 – First full month sales performance

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      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