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Bajaj Dominar 400 Beats Royal Enfield Himalayan & KTM 390 Twins
Bajaj Dominar 400 recently achieved the feat of jumping over the sales number of both Royal Enfield Himalayan and KTM 390 twins combined. The new model of Dominar registered 1,888 units in May 2019 while the KTM 390 series was good for 396 units, and Himalayan posted 1,192 units during the same peri...
Bajaj Dominar 400 recently achieved the feat of jumping over the sales number of both Royal Enfield Himalayan and KTM 390 twins combined. The new model of Dominar registered 1,888 units in May 2019 while the KTM 390 series was good for 396 units, and Himalayan posted 1,192 units during the same period. Combined, both the bikes were good for 1,588 units, getting exactly 300 units less than the sales number of Dominar.
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2019 Bajaj Dominar 400[/caption]
The updated 373.2cc engine for the Bajaj Dominar now supports DOHC and produces 40HP of maximum power and 35 Nm of maximum torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Dominar 400 is priced at INR 1.74 lakh, proving itself to be the best motorcycle that one can buy under INR 2 lakh. Those looking for a premium faired option can get their hands on the new Gixxer SF 250 for INR 1.71 lakh (ex-showroom). Except for the Bajaj Dominar, no other product at this price point has ever touched the 40HP output mark in India.
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Royal Enfield Himalayan Sleet with Accessories[/caption]
KTM 390 Duke[/caption]
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KTM RC 390[/caption]
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2019 Bajaj Dominar 400[/caption]
The updated 373.2cc engine for the Bajaj Dominar now supports DOHC and produces 40HP of maximum power and 35 Nm of maximum torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Dominar 400 is priced at INR 1.74 lakh, proving itself to be the best motorcycle that one can buy under INR 2 lakh. Those looking for a premium faired option can get their hands on the new Gixxer SF 250 for INR 1.71 lakh (ex-showroom). Except for the Bajaj Dominar, no other product at this price point has ever touched the 40HP output mark in India.
[caption id="attachment_179804" align="aligncenter" width="719"] Royal Enfield Himalayan Sleet with Accessories[/caption]
Ex-Showroom Price List
- Bajaj Dominar 400: INR 1.74 lakh
- RE Himalayan STD: INR 1.80 lakh
- RE Himalayan Sleet: INR 1.82 lakh
- KTM RC 390: INR 2.44 lakh
- KTM 390 Duke: INR 2.48 lakh
KTM 390 Duke[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_7935" align="aligncenter" width="1142"] KTM RC 390[/caption]
2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 Specs
- Displacement: 373.2cc, DOHC
- No. of Cylinders: Single Cylinder
- Bore x Stroke: 89mm x 60mm
- Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
- Max. Power: 40 HP @ 8650 rpm
- Max. Torque: 35 Nm @ 7000 rpm
- Gearbox: 6-Speed
- Fuel System: Fuel Injection
- Front Brake: 320mm Single Disc
- Rear Brake: 230mm Single Disc
- 2-Channel ABS
- Front Suspension: Upside Down Forks
- Rear Suspension: Mono Suspension
- Overall Length: 2156mm
- Overall Width: 836mm
- Overall Height: 1112mm
- Seat Height: 800mm
- Wheelbase: 1453mm
- Ground Clearance: 157mm
- Kerb/Wet Weight: 184kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 13-litres
- Front Tyre: 110/70-R17
- Rear Tyre: 150/60-R17
- Type: Tubeless Tyres
- Frame: Perimeter
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Immanuel Raja is an Automotive Writer with 8 years of experience covering the Indian automotive landscape. He specializes in Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Technology, with particular expertise in battery systems, charging infrastructure, and the integration of alternative powertrains in Indian road conditions. Raja has extensively tested over 200 vehicles across various segments, from entry-level EVs to premium hybrids, developing nuanced insights into their performance on India's diverse and challenging roads. His analysis encompasses both technical specifications and practical ownership considerations that matter to Indian consumers, including charging accessibility, maintenance costs, and performance in extreme weather conditions. With a finger on the pulse of India's evolving automotive preferences, Raja delivers clear, factual assessments that help readers navigate the transition to electrified mobility in the context of India's unique market dynamics.
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