Q.Bajaj Dominar 400 Launch and Updates

[URL="https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/profile/40"]Praveen[/URL] Wouldn't the changed silencer void the warranty for the engine? [URL="https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/profile/14777"]Priyo Das[/URL] If you are looking for more power, I think adding a tuning box would be a better option than changing the silencer. There are a few tuning boxes available for the D390,and I think they would also work with the Dominar. That would give a good power increase, and can be removed easily in case you are trying for warranty.

[URL="https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/profile/14777"]Priyo Das[/URL] As far as I know, there are no brands which specifically produce aftermarket exhaust system for the Dominar. There might be some local ones available but beware of their quality. It may not increase the performance and would just increase the engine noise.

Hi Praveen, suppose some one changes the e[FONT=arial][SIZE=13px]xhaust of his bike, what changes to be seen of the performance of the bike? Finally what exhaust model will you want to install in Dominar 400 for better performance?[/SIZE][/FONT]

Praveen if anyone changes e[FONT=arial][SIZE=13px]xhaust of the bike, what effects does he face? 2ndly which exhaust will be appropriate for Bajaj Dominar 400?[/SIZE][/FONT]

[URL="https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/profile/20"]NikilSJ[/URL] It's heartening to see customers prioritizing safety. Hope the Dominar sales improve in the coming months. Currently Royal Enfield doesn't seem to be worried about the Dominar sales figures, but I think the Dominar has quite some potential. considering the amount of features it offers. The only thing it needs is Mojo-like engine refinement. Apparently many people find the engine is a bit too vibey. Hopefully, Bajaj brings an update soon to improve engine refinement.

Looks like Indian two-wheeler buyers are finally becoming safety conscious. Bajaj Auto has revealed that the ABS-equipped version of the Dominar 400 has outsold the cheaper, non-ABS version. Bajaj Auto now believes that people looking for bikes priced above Rs 1 lakh don't mind coughing up a few thousand rupees more for safety features. The non-ABS version is priced at Rs 1,36,000 while the Dominar 400 ABS retails at Rs 1,50,000 (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

Shoeb Kalania of SRK Designs has rendered an adventure-based iteration of the Dominar 400. Here's how it looks: PC: indianautosblog.com [ATTACH=CONFIG]n22904[/ATTACH] As you can see, the front forks are replaced with a USD unit and the bike also gets a partial fairing in which the headlight is mounted. Other Adventure bits include a tall windscreen, knuckle guards and a redesigned tail with a top box and side pannier mounts. The rear seat also seems to be redesigned for more comfort Other than that I think the wheelbase has remained more or less the same. I feel the numberplate holder could've been designed better. The front rake angle also could've been reduced so that it's easier to maneuver the bike off the road. What do you guys think?

[QUOTE_NODE]"[B]Originally posted by ashik_ajith"[/B] JijoMalayil is there any user review posted for Dominar. I'm bit curious to know about the reliability. Apart from that I heard that there is some sort of vibration starts from 5k rpm to 9k rpm is it true? Is it noticeable ? Will the vibration gets worse when it becomes older ? [/QUOTE_NODE] To get a better perspective of the Dominar 400's reliability, it is advisable to wait for some more time. Ideally, you can get a fair idea about the quality of the motorcycle in about six months. Yes, there are vibrations but I don't think it'll be as intrusive as to make you lose attention while riding. And after the run-in period, the engine refinement will be much better, I feel.

Here is the detailed review of the new Domiar 400 done by Zigwheels. Looks like an impressive and a great VFM product! [youtube_video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82HTjfFn_Zs[/youtube_video]

[URL="https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/profile/11920"]Ashik_ajith[/URL] You're welcome :) By the way, you can check out my review of the Mahindra Mojo here: [url]https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/posts/19420-mahindra-mojo-detailed-review[/url] I also did a 700-odd km trip with the Mojo in a day, the details of which can be found here: [url]https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/posts/19208-the-golden-triangle-ride-with-the-indian-mastiffs-motorcycle-club[/url]

Here is a video of a drag race between the Duke 390 and Dominar 400. Dominar can do well above the claimed top speed of 148 km/h. [youtube_video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUq2-CAjdek&spfreload=10[/youtube_video]

[USER="11920"]ashik_ajith[/USER] This is a real dilemma that's going to be faced by many customers now. First, let me outline the pros and cons of both bikes: [B]Mahindra Mojo:[/B] [B]Pros:[/B] * Refined, powerful engine * Nice exhaust note * Excellent range (21 litres) * Comfortable riding position [B]Cons:[/B] * Weak headlamps * Snatchy brakes (not progressive) * No ABS * Uncomfortable pillion seat * Low-speed ride quality (suspension is too hard) Going by the looks and tech specs, of the [B]Dominar[/B][B] 400[/B], this is what I've observed: [B]Pros:[/B] * Amazing value for money * Upright riding position * ABS * Powerful engine with equal power and torque figures (Unlike the Duke which can be overwhelming, sometimes) * Traditional forks (They are easy to maintain and can handle oil leaks better than Upside Down Forks) * Service reach (Bajaj has a much wider service reach than Mahindra) * LED lights (Promises to be efficient without compromising brightness) * Slipper Clutch (Lets you downshift without locking up the wheels) * Pillion seat (Bajaj claims the pillion seat will be one of the most comfortable in the segment) [B]Cons:[/B] * Smaller fuel tank (13 litres) * No sticky Pirellis (The tires on the Dominar 400 are MRF radials. But on the hindsight, MRF's will give good life) * Exhaust note is not as good as the Mojo Going by this, I think the Dominar will be a better buy than the Mojo and I feel the ownership experience will also be better than what the Mojo offers. The Mojo is a very good attempt by Mahindra but small issues like inferior braking quality and hard suspension hamper the ownership experience. For INR 1.5 Lacs (ABS version, ex-showroom), the Dominar 400 is simply an awesome value for money product! I'd suggest you wait for a month after the delivery of Dominar commences because that way, you can gauge the customers' responses and experiences too.

Here is a detailed walk-around review of the Bajaj's flagship product, the Dominar 400 done by Kartikeya Singhee. [youtube_video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTzhzpw94l4[/youtube_video]

[USER="21"]JijoMalayil[/USER] Yeah. And they have got the design just about right. It is muscular but not too ostentatious like the Pulsar RS 200. The reason why the bike is so inexpensive is that this engine has a single overhead camshaft as opposed to Dual overhead camshafts in the 390 Duke. Moreover, the chassis is a steel perimeter frame whereas the Duke had a much expensive, exotic chrome molybdenum trellis frame. Tyres are MRFs instead of Metzelers and the forks are conventional ones instead of USDs. They've saved up a lot of money on mechanicals and have invested more on features that the rider can experience- like LED lights, full digital instrumentation, stylish design, etc. Here are some more pictures from the launch event: [ATTACH=CONFIG]n21797[/ATTACH] The 373cc liquid cooled engine has been tuned specifically for this powercruiser. [ATTACH=CONFIG]n21798[/ATTACH] The stubby exhaust comes with a full-length heat shield [ATTACH=CONFIG]n21799[/ATTACH] Bajaj claims the pillion seat will be one of the most comfortable in the segment [ATTACH=CONFIG]n21800[/ATTACH] The rear gas-charged monoshock is well covered to protect it against dust. [ATTACH=CONFIG]n21801[/ATTACH] The rear reminds me of Ducati Diavel's tail lights but here they're placed much closer to each other, thereby giving off Pulsar-like vibes [ATTACH=CONFIG]n21802[/ATTACH] The Dominar 400 gets a toe-only gear shifter. The crash guard is bolted to the frame instead of clamps, which is a good thing. [ATTACH=CONFIG]n21803[/ATTACH] At 320mm, the front disc is quite big. The bike gets dual channel ABS as an option. [ATTACH=CONFIG]n21804[/ATTACH] The tank mounted cluster has all the essential tell-tale lights [ATTACH=CONFIG]n21805[/ATTACH]

[URL="https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/profile/40"]Praveen[/URL] At that price tag, Bajaj Dominator will sell like hot cakes! For a cruiser, the kerb weight won't be that much of an issue. We should really compliment Bajaj for building the Dominar to a strict budget, now let's see how it fares in a detailed road test.

Bajaj's most awaited power cruiser, the Dominar 400 was launched in India today. The Dominar 400 is Bajaj's most powerful, brawny big-bike yet. The powerplant is a 373cc fuel injected, liquid-cooled, triple spark four valve DTS-i engine which makes 35 PS of power and 35 Nm of torque The engine is paired to a six-speed transmission with slipper clutch. The peak power is available at 8,000 rpm whereas the torque is available at a little earlier down the rev range, 6,500 rpm to be precise. Let's suspend the geek-talk for a bit and come to the pricing- this is something we've all been waiting for. There are two variants of the Dominar 400- one with dual-channel ABS and one without ABS. The non-ABS variant is priced at a mind-boggling INR 1,36,000/- and the ABS-enabled one is priced at INR 1,50,000/- (all ex-showroom, Delhi). At this price, it undercuts every other alternative a customer could think of at the engine capacity in the range and price below INR 2 lakhs! It's cheaper than the Mahindra Mojo, KTM 390 Duke, Honda CBR 250R, Benelli TNT 25, Royal Enfield Himalayan and RE's Classic/Bullet/Thunderbird 500! [ATTACH=CONFIG]n21774[/ATTACH] The Dominar 400 employs a beam type perimeter frame with a contoured, stamped metal swingarm. The suspension duties are taken care by a front 43mm telescopic fork and a rear multi-step adjustable gas-charged monoshock. Conventional materials in the chassis and traditional forks have helped bring the cost down to such an extent. But this also comes with a tradeoff- weight. As a result, the bike tips the scales at 182 Kg (kerb). [ATTACH=CONFIG]n21775[/ATTACH] The bike is shod with MRF REV-Z FC1 low profile, radial tyres. The front is an 110 section unit while the rear is a fat 150 section one. Another interesting aspect of the bike is its lighting system. The Dominar 400 uses full LED headlights with DRLs, rear LED tail light and LED indicators. The instrument console is an all-digital unit which displays the revs, speed, odo readings, fuel level, trip meter readings, and the display on the tank consists of coolant temperature light, ABS light, battery warning light, high-beam and side stand indicator. Oh, and bang in the middle of the little display sits a nice blue illuminated Bajaj logo. Speaking of the fuel tank, the capacity stands at 13 litres. Bajaj claims the real world efficiency figure to be in the range of 30-35 kmpl. That translates to an approximate range of 450 km on a tank full. Not bad for a power cruiser, I say! Oh, as expected from a Bajaj, all the switches are backlit. [ATTACH=CONFIG]n21776[/ATTACH] Talking about performance figures, 0-100 kph is done in 8.23 seconds and 100-0 braking is done in 46.19 metres. The operating altitude ranges from 0- 18,380 feet above sea level. Top speed is 148 kph, which is more than enough for our highways, I feel. The bike will be initially available at 80 showrooms across 22 cities in India. Bikes for test rides would be available in two-three days from today and one can book the bike through a centralised online portal by paying INR 9,000. Deliveries will commence mid-January 2017 and customers also have the option to choose the dealer they would like the delivery through. Overall, the Dominar is a very good value for money proposition considering it is one of the most potent, feature-filled modern budget cruisers in India. What do you guys think? P.S. More pictures will be uploaded in the thread below.