The Bajaj Dominar 400 has made a name for itself for being one of the most powerful yet affordable sports tourers in the Indian market. The Dominar 400 is popular for its bold design, powerful engine and detailed long-distance riding comfort, making it a favorite among thrill seekers who desire functionality. Wherever you go, irrespective of the surface, in the city or off the beaten track, the Dominar 400’s gonna dominate.
Bold and Muscular Design
Design and Features The Bajaj Dominar 400 comes with an aggressive Fuel Tank, Muscular Twin LED Headlamps and Sculpted body giving it a pure mean look. Its tall positioning, split seat layout and LED tail lamp also add to the aggressive stance. Double-spoke wheels, slick mirrors and fancy paint give it an upscale-yet-rugged look.
Given its immeasurable heft, you’d never guess that its aerodynamic and its contours are shaped for long-ride comfort, making the Vulcan S a great motorcycle for anyone who enjoys weekend rides or augmented touring.
Powerful 373cc Engine Performance
At the heart of the Dominar 400 is a 373.3cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected mill. This is an evolution of the KTM 390 engine which has been tuned for touring requirements – a more separate power-band and smoother delivery. It belts out nearly 40 PS of power and 35 Nm of torque, so it’s always ready to roll and pleasing to cruise on the highway.
Paired to a 6-speed manual and a slipper clutch, the powertrain provides seamless gear changes as well as less wheel hop under hard downshifting. Whether its solo riding or riding with a pillion and luggage, the Dominar continues to perform well.
Touring-Ready Features
So the Dominar 400 is not about the power alone – it is a bike that is made for long distance touring. It gets an upright riding stance, wide handlebars and a plush split seat, which provide good comfort for both, the rider and the pillion. The double barrel exhaust produces a sound that is deep and throaty, further enriching the sporty image of the bike.
The new model also comes with a fully digital instrument console that gives information such as gear position, real-time mileage, trip meter, a clock, and much more. A second display, mounted on the tank, is used to indicate tell-tale lights and contains supplementary ride information.
Superior Suspension and Handling
The Dominar 400 comes with 43mm telescopic front forks and a multi-step adjustable rear monoshock that combine to deliver a smooth ride over any road surface. The suspension is calibrated to soak up road ripples but keep the car stable at highway speeds.
It’s capable and confidence-inspiring over twisty roads and highways, and its weight balance also means it’s composed around corners. The bike gets disc brakes at either end along with dual-channel ABS for safe braking performance even under hard braking and on slippery surfaces. These are suspended from a perimeter frame and stiffen things up, the Dominar feeling nice and planted even at triple-digits.
For Everyday and Rugged Adventure Riding
Curb weight being approximately 193kg, the Dominar 400 feels cumbersome at first, but once it starts moving, it imposes itself as an incredibly well-balanced and sorted motorcycle. The height is 800 mm, which is low enough to allow many different types of riders to use this bike, and the fuel tank capacity is 13L, which is sufficient for long distance run without so man y stopping.
This along with its thoughtful ergonomics, ability for high-speed cruising and healthy dose of low and mid-range torque, makes it one of the best performers in this segment for city commuting as well as highway stints.
Final Verdict
The Bajaj Dominar 400 is an excellent value-for-money motorcycle that packs a punch beyond its segment. It delivers super bike power and presence for less than any of its international competition. Made for those who won’t settle for anything less than magic, the Dominar 400 promises nothing but sheer power and handling of a vehicle like no other, that will give you the ride of your life no matter what road you ride on.
If you’re knew to motorcycling but looking for a true do-it-all machine that has the power of a sportbike and the convenience of a cruiser, then you’ll want to give the Dominar 400 a serious spot on your shortlist.
