Bajaj has a task at hand to balance off road capability with on road comfort for the Darkstar.

To create a true adventure bike, you have to strike a fine line between off road capability and on road comfort. This is the most challenging for a company like Bajaj, which has little experience in the ADV segment. Adventure enthusiasts will demand the Darkstar offer sufficient off road capability, but will also need to provide a comfortable and efficient ride for daily commuting and highway touring. Other factors such as suspension tuning, tire choice, ergonomics, and weight distribution will also be crucial for get this balance right. Also, how much off road ability do Indian riders really need or actually use, and do Bajaj need to concentrate on on road performance given the road conditions and how Indian riders actually use their motorcycles?