




2-Wheeler Type | Naked |
Engine cc (Displacement) | 248.77 cc |
Maximum Power | 27 HP @ 8500 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 23.5 NM @ 6500 rpm |
Number of Cylinders | 1 |
Number of Gears | 6 |
Seat Height | 800 mm |
Ground Clearance | 157 mm |
Kerb Weight | 180 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 litres |
Pros
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Good Looks
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All-Digital Instrument Console
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Dual Channel ABS
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Powerful Engine
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Vast Service Network
(256 of 307 agree)
Cons
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Thin Rear Tyre
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Heavy
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Colour Options and Price in India | |
Bike Variant | 2022 Bajaj Dominar 250 (New Model) |
Availability Status in India | Available |
2-Wheeler Type | Naked |
Latest Price in India | 2022 Bajaj Dominar 250 price is Rs 1.69 lakh (ex-showroom). |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Colour Options | Sparkling Black + Matt Silver, Racing Red + Matt Silver, Citrus Rush + Matt Silver |
Official Tagline | Don't Hold Back |
On Road Price | Bajaj Dominar 250 on road price is Rs 1.94 lakh in Delhi, Rs 2.01 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 1.96 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 1.99 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Bajaj dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |
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Features | |
Build Quality | |
Value for Money | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |
Engine Details | 248.7cc, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC |
Fuel System | Fuel Injection |
Cooling | Liquid Cooling |
Engine cc (Displacement) | 248.77 cc |
Maximum Power | 27 HP @ 8500 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 23.5 NM @ 6500 rpm |
Number of Cylinders | 1 |
Emission Norms | BS6-Compliant |
Lubrication | Pressurized Oil Supply |
Number of Gears | 6 |
Gearbox Type | Wet Multiplate |
Clutch | Assist and Slipper Clutch |
Gear Pattern | 1 Down, 5 Up |
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |
Mileage | Bajaj Dominar 250 mileage is 35 kmpl (approximate). |
Performance | In terms of performance, the 250cc sports commuter motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 10.5 seconds. |
Top Speed | Bajaj Dominar 250 top speed is 132 kmph (company-claimed). |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |
Front Brake | 300mm Single Disc |
Rear Brake | 230mm Single Disc |
ABS | 2-Channel |
Front Tyre | 100/80-17 |
Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 |
Front Wheel | 17-inch |
Rear Wheel | 17-inch |
Tubeless Tyres | |
Alloy Wheels |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |
0-100 kmph | 10.5 secs |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |
Braking System | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) |
Similar Bikes | Suzuki Gixxer 250, KTM Duke 250, Husqvarna Vitpilen 250, Husqvarna Svartpilen 250, Yamaha FZ25 |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |
Front Suspension | 37mm Upside Down (USD) Telescopic Forks |
Rear Suspension | Multi Step Adjustable Mono Shock (77mm Diameter) with Nitrox |
Frame (Chassis) | Beam Type Perimeter Frame |
Front Wheel Travel | 135mm |
Rear Wheel Travel | 110mm |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |
Overall Length | 2156 mm |
Overall Width | 836 mm |
Overall Height | 1112 mm |
Ground Clearance | 157 mm |
Seat Height | 800 mm |
Wheelbase | 1453 mm |
Kerb Weight | 180 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 litres |
Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3 litres |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |
Speedometer | Digital |
Tachometer | Digital |
Trip Meter | Digital |
Odometer | Digital |
Clock | Digital |
RPM/Gear Display | |
Fuel Gauge | Digital |
Service Reminder | |
Low Oil Indicator | |
Low Battery Indicator | |
Gear Shift Light | |
Rev-limiter Indicator | |
Malfunction Indicator | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |
Pass Light | |
Battery Type | VRLA |
Capacity | 8AH |
Voltage | 12V |
Head Light | Full LED with Auto Headlamp On (AHO) |
Tail Light | LED |
Turn Signal Light (Front) | LED |
Turn Signal Light (Rear) | LED |
Position Lamp | LED |
Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |
Pillion Grabrail | |
Pillion Footrest | |
Electric Start | |
Engine Kill Switch | |
Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |
Stand Alarm | |
Miscellaneous Information | |
Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. |
Bajaj Dominar 250 Review
Detailed Review by Maxabout Team
Overview
The Bajaj Dominar 250 is one of the recently launched motorcycles from the brand. Equipped with a BS6 compliant engine, the 250cc Dominar features almost identical design language when compared to its 400cc sibling though the brand has offered it some cosmetic and mechanical alterations that justify its affordable price tag. The customers can avail the Bajaj Dominar 250 at a price tag of INR 1.64 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle has been equipped with a 250cc engine sourced from the KTM Duke 250 while has been able to set a record for itself for being appreciated among the Indian audience.
Bajaj Dominar 250 Design and Style
Coming to the design language, the 250cc Dominar features identical styling when compared to the Bajaj Dominar 400 though the brand has equipped the former with a cheaper swingarm unit. The LED headlights set up at the front remain the same while the brand has equipped the motorcycle with smaller tyres when compared to the 400cc sibling. The Dominar 250 is available to the customers in three colour schemes while the double-barrel exhaust system has also been retained in the smaller-disp variant.
The quarter-litre Domninar gets a muscular design language while the addition of sharper body panels further accentuates its sports profile. The motorcycle has been adorned with a split seat setup while the handlebar unit has been shod with stylish rear view mirrors. The LED taillight setup has been retained the same when compared to the Dominar 400 while the touring profile of the motorcycle is enhanced with the bungee straps shod under the rear seat.
Bajaj Dominar 250 Engine and Gearbox
Powering the Bajaj Dominar 250 is a 248.77cc, single-cylinder, 4 strokes, DOHC, 4-valve, Liquid-cooled, Twin Spark engine with a fuel injection technology that has been borrowed from the KTM Duke 250. The engine is capable of generating maximum power of 27 HP @ 8500 rpm and a peak torque of 23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox mated to a wet, multi-plate clutch. It is the first-ever Dominar motorcycle to be launched with a BS6 compliant engine and caters to the new emission norms now valid across India.
Bajaj Dominar 250 Instrument Console
The Bajaj Dominar 250 features an all-digital instrument console which further offers apt riding data. The motorcycle’s console has been shod with a digital speedometer, odometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, trip meter as well as a clock. The brand has further offered the motorcycle a low oil and battery indicator in addition to offering a malfunction indicator, gear shift light, service reminder and more.
Bajaj Dominar 250 Dimensions, Top-speed and Mileage
The Bajaj Dominar 250 gets a lightweight chassis and measures 2156 mm in length, 836 mm in width and 1112 mm in height. The motorcycle gets a ground clearance of 157mm while the seat height stands at 800 mm. The brand has equipped the 250cc Dominar with a wheelbase of 1453 mm while the kerb weight of the motorcycle stands at 180 kgs. It gets 13 litres of fuel tank capacity. The top speed registered by the Dominar 250 stands at 132 kmph (company claimed) while the sports motorcycle is capable of accelerating 0 to 100 kmph in just 10.5 seconds. The fuel efficiency registered by the motorcycle stands at 35 kmpl.
Bajaj Dominar 250 Suspension and Brakes
The suspension duties on the Bajaj Dominar 250 are handled by 37mm Upside Down (USD) Telescopic Forks at the front while the rear comes mated to a monoshock unit. The brand has equipped the motorcycle with a 300mm single disc brake at the front while the rear has been mated to a 230mm single disc brake mated to a dual-channel ABS as standard. The motorcycle gets a 100 section front tyre and a 130 section rear tyre.
Bajaj Dominar 250 Colours and Graphics
Coming to the colour palette, the Bajaj Dominar 250 is available to the customers in three colour schemes namely Citrus Rush, Sparkling Black, and Racing Red. All of the colour variants of the 250cc motorcycle have been imparted similar design language while the Sparkling Blacj colour scheme looks rather muscular when compared to the other. The motorcycles have been equipped with a Dominar 250 badging on the fuel tank as well as the rear panel while the graphics have been kept to the minimum for adding sneaky characteristics to its sporty design.
Verdict - Should You Buy the Bajaj Dominar 250?
The Bajaj Dominar 250 is one of the most sought after motorcycles under the brand’s portfolio which has been subjected to great popularity when measured against its 400cc sibling. The motorcycle is one of the most affordable quarter-litre sports bikes from the brand that has been able to set a record for itself considering the number of bookings it has registered within just a few months of the launch. The Bajaj Dominar 250 currently locks horns with the likes of Suzuki Gixxer 250, KTM Duke 250, Husqvarna Vitpilen 250, and the Yamaha FZ25 in the Indian markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is comparing the Bajaj Dominar 400 to the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 fair?
13 Sep, 2021
Bajaj Dominar 400 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 are different in characteristics. However, gets compared for some reasons such as single cylinder, almost similar cc, Indian brands and low maintenance costs. You can better compare by having a test drive.
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Does Bajaj Dominar 400 have a fuel pump issue?
13 Sep, 2021
We haven’t heard about this issue from any Bajaj Dominar 400 user so far. However, we recommend you to visit the nearest authorized service centre in case of any problem.
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Is an ABS bike easy to maintain? I’m referring to the Bajaj Dominar 400.
13 Sep, 2021
Of course, it is easy because ABS doesn’t need special maintenance. Hence, the Bajaj Dominar 400 also requires the usual service as per the company norms.
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Is Bajaj Dominar 400 good for daily use?
13 Sep, 2021
Yes, the amazing features loaded Bajaj Dominar 400 is definitely good for daily use. Superb clutch and easy gear shifting make it perfect for city rides.
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