Bajaj Dominar 250

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.