Against purpose built adventure bikes in its price bracket, how does the Dominar Scrambler fare?
The adventure bike sector has been a massive growth area for manufacturers who are bringing ever more capable off road focused models to the marketplace. Coming into this competitive space, the Dominar Scrambler offers an attractive price point, but is up against bikes that were built from the ground up to do adventure riding. Enthusiasts have argued the Dominar's more road biased hardware can’t possibly stand up to purpose built ADVs, or, that the lower price point and accessibility makes it a compelling alternative for casual adventure riders. Some say that dedicated adventure bikes provide better offroad performance and long distance comfort, others say the Dominar Scrambler's versatility and price make it a more sensible option for real life usage. With so many choices available, riders have to wonder if the Dominar Scrambler can stake its own claim or if it’s outgunned by more specialized machines.
While the Dominar Scrambler can’t match the off road capability of true ADVs, it’s way more affordable and easier to live with day-to day. It’s a great compromise for casual adventure riders.
Off road, ADVs are in a different league than purpose built. If you’re really into adventure riding, save your money for a proper ADV bike. As the Dominar is too compromised for anything beyond light trails, this is not a surprise.
In fact, for mixed use, I even prefer the Dominar. For the riding most people do, most ADVs are overkill. The Dominar is more than capable enough for fire roads and moderate trails and is a hell of a lot of fun on twisty tarmac.
Well, it really depends on what your priorities are. The Dominar Scrambler is more street friendly and versatile, dedicated ADVs are great off the road but can be a pain in the traffic. The Dominar makes a lot of sense for someone who rides mostly on road and occasionally dabbles in some dirt.
Don't underestimate the Dominar's capability. It’s a great bike that can hang with bikes costing twice as much on most terrain with some minor mods, like crash bars and better tires. Additionally, the lower seat height is a big plus point for shorter riders compared to tall ADVs.
I’ve owned a Dominar Scrambler and also a purpose built ADV. The Dominar was way more fun as an all rounder, but the ADV was definitely more capable off road. Basically, it boils down to how much serious off roading you plan to do.
The Dominar Scrambler is a nice niche for those who want some adventure capability without having to carry the bulk and complexity of a full on ADV. It is a great 'gateway drug' to adventure riding without going broke.
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