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Bajaj Bike
Bajaj Dominar 400
A 373cc long-leg tourer that carries two adults at 120 km/h without complaint.
On sale ₹2.18 lakh – ₹2.33 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹2.18 lakh – ₹2.33 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 28 kmpl
- Engine
- 373 cc
- Power
- 40 bhp
- Torque
- 35 Nm
- Top speed
- 155 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 193 kg
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Ground clearance
- 170 mm
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹2.18 lakh - ₹2.33 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched December 2025
Range spread ₹2.18 lakh – ₹2.33 lakh
Bajaj Dominar 400 variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Dominar 400 petrol manual Adjustable screen · Discs at both wheels | ₹2.18 lakh |
| Dominar 400 Aero GP petrol manual Touring seat · Rally-style screen and graphics | ₹2.26 lakh |
| Dominar 400 Tour petrol manual Panniers and internal lining · Engine guards and auxiliary lamp | ₹2.33 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
28 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
373 cc · 1 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 40 bhp at 8,800 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 35 Nm at 6,500 rpm
- Top speed
- 155 km/h
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 373 cc, 1-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 40 bhp @ 8,800 rpm |
| Max torque | 35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Mileage | 28 kmpl |
| Top speed | 155 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 193 kg |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 43 mm upside-down front fork, rear monoshock with preload adjustment |
| Brakes | Dual-channel ABS with front and rear discs and a slipper clutch |
| Tyres | Front 110/70-17, rear 150/60-17 |
| Safety equipment | Dual-channel ABS and a 300 mm front disc; no official crash rating |
Dimensions
| Length | 2157 mm |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1462 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Dominar 400
The Dominar 400 is the least romantic and most useful large-capacity motorcycle in India. Its 373cc single does not rev like an adventure bike and does not have a twin’s character, but 35 Nm is on the wrist from barely above idle, which means the rider spends long stretches in fifth and sixth gear without touching the clutch. For real highway distance with a pillion, that is worth more than peak power.
The equipment list makes the argument sharper. A properly adjustable screen, under-seat exhaust routing that keeps heat away from the pillion, a wide flat dual seat and bar-mounted mirrors produce a motorcycle that is already tour-ready at a price where rivals expect owners to buy accessories. At 120 km/h it is quiet enough for conversation and stable enough to leave the bars.
The trade-off is mass and agility. At 193 kg it is 19 kg heavier than the RTR 310 and it is undeniably wide, so the quick lane-change that the TVS manages casually has to be planned here. The fat 150-section rear also seeks ruts on coarse tarmac, and the front end feels less informative than the numbers suggest. Buyers who ride mostly alone should look at the sports naked options; buyers who tour in pairs should test-ride nothing else at this price.
- 35 Nm of torque from 6,500 rpm — the strongest here
- Adjustable screen and under-seat exhaust as standard
- Six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch
Features
Instrumentation
- Fully digital console with a gear indicator
- Trip computer with average fuel consumption
- Two-part windscreen with four positions of adjustment
- Charging socket mounted at the steering head
Convenience
- Bar-mounted rear-view mirrors for a wider field of view
- Twin-seat with a low, flat pillion panel
- Auxiliary fuel-tank extenders available as accessories
- Under-seat exhaust keeps heat off the rider’s legs
Safety
- Dual-channel ABS with a 300 mm front disc
- Slipper clutch to prevent rear-hop on downshifts
- LED headlamp with a wide throw pattern
- Hazard lamps and frame-mounted engine sliders on tour trim
Pros and cons
What we like
- Strongest mid-range pull of any single-cylinder here
- Touring equipment fitted at the factory rather than added later
- Comfortable for two adults over genuine highway distance
What we would change
- 193 kg and a wide body make it slow to change direction
- The fat rear tyre hunts for ruts on coarse tarmac
- Front-end feedback does not match the chassis’s ability
Editorial rating
How it scores
4.3/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.3 out of 5
Lowest rated
Interior
3.8/5
Rider ergonomics, seat & practicality
- Performance Power, acceleration & riding dynamics 4.4/5 Very strong
- Features Equipment & rider features 4.1/5 Very strong
- Design Styling, ergonomics & presence 3.9/5 Good
- Safety Build quality, safety equipment & ratings 3.9/5 Good
- Interior Rider ergonomics, seat & practicality 3.8/5 Good
- Efficiency Mileage, range & running costs 3.9/5 Good
- Comfort Ride quality & long-distance comfort 4.6/5 Excellent
A 373cc long-leg tourer that carries two adults at 120 km/h without complaint.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: two answers to the same highway
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Dominar 400 price?
From ₹2.18 lakh ex-showroom for the base motorcycle to ₹2.33 lakh with the touring package. It undercuts both 350cc Royal Enfields while offering more outright performance.
What mileage does the Dominar 400 return?
The claimed figure is 28 kmpl. On highway work at a steady 100-110 km/h MotoSutra estimates 27-31 kmpl; heavy city use lands near 24 kmpl.
How does it compare with the Himalayan 450?
The Bajaj is quicker, cheaper, better wind-protected and more comfortable for two on tarmac. The Royal Enfield is the more involving rider’s motorcycle and the only one of the two that can be taken off-road with confidence.
Is the Dominar 400 good for a beginner?
The torque is easy to respect and the seat is low, but the weight and width make it a demanding motorcycle to catch at a standstill. A rider’s first large-capacity bike is usually not this one.
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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: two answers to the same highway
Forty brake horsepower apiece, ₹67,000 apart, and completely different ideas about what a big single is for. We put both theories against the same documented tarmac, gravel and traffic they were built for.
Guides
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Explainer 3 min
What is engine displacement? What cc actually buys you in India
Cubic capacity is the oldest shortcut in the showroom and the least reliable spec on the sheet. What displacement physically measures, where the cc-to-pace link still holds, and the three tricks that break it.
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Explainer 5 min
What is ABS? Why the anti-lock warning light is the last thing you want to see
Anti-lock brakes buy you the one thing a panic stop actually needs — a steerable car. What the system does mechanically, why the light means you are back to plain drums and physics, and where the entry-level hardware in our catalogue stops short.
News
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News 3 min
TVS launches the Apache RTR 310 at ₹2.72 lakh with cornering ABS
TVS's new flagship single brings a 312 cc engine, four riding modes, a bi-directional quickshifter and a five-inch TFT display to the sub-350 segment.
