Bajaj Dominar 400- Performance Issues

[Rajesh Jalubula]

Rakesh_Rao Foremost, congratulations on your new bike. A new bike shouldn't heat up however your riding style may be unless and until if one of the parts in cooling system is not working properly. As Praveen pointed out check the coolant level. It should be between MIN and MAX indicators. Go back to your dealers and get it sorted out. Just want to mention as this is apt for this scenario. While taking new delivery of a bike, go for a ride of 10-20 KMS in and around the delivery area and accept delivery only if you feel everything is right and in order.

[Rakesh_Rao]

Do check the engine coolant levels. Chances are they may not have been topped up properly. Also, check for coolant leakages. Since your bike is new, do not rev aggressively and make sure you stay below 60-65 kph and give linear throttle inputs because the bike is still in run-in condition. Make sure you go to the authorised service center and get the issue sorted under warranty. Hope this helps. Let us know if you resolved the issue.

Hi,
I spoke with the service center guys, they are telling since its a new bike it will be there. And after 1st service it will reduce. is it same with everyone?

[Arjun]

Rakesh_Rao Are you using the bike in heavy traffic? The 390 engine get heated up in stop go traffic. I know it's irritating,but that's the case with most bigger engines. Usually this doesn't happen in highways or continuous driving but the 390 engine is known for heating during stop go traffic. I have the same issue with my Duke 390, but it's not too bad if you are wearing jeans. The issue was quite evident on dukes before 2015 but the 2015 update changed the fan which improved things. I am not sure if the updated fan was used on the dominant but I expect so.

[Praveen]

Rakesh_Rao
Heating issue is normal, but it shouldn't heat to such an extent that it's painful. Have a word with the customer service manager and insist that your issue is genuine and needs fixing. You could also let him take a test ride and make him see for himself.

[yajat]

Does the Dominar 400 have the same engine as KTM duke and RC 390. Please let me know.

[Praveen]

yajat The Dominar 400 has the KTM 390 Duke's engine. It has been detuned for the Dominar.

[Veecheet_Dhakal]

Hey... My dominar done around 1600kms and obviously got the first servicing done. Noticed that squeaking sounds were coming from the front brakes and handle. The noises grew with time to such an extent that I took it to the service center. They said it might be a lubrication issue and did the same. Although the squeaking sounds aren't pronounced like before I still hear it softly at times. Is it normal?

[Rajesh Jalubula]

Veecheet_Dhakal Hey Veecheet. Yep it is normal. I have heard almost from all of Dominar owners that they hear sound at some part of their bike. My bike too does some random squeaks at time. Next service, get the parts tightened and lubrication done again.

[Veenit_Biker]

Hi I have bought a Dominar 400 on 24th march and I have already clocked around 1800 Kms and I usually use the bike for daily commute for office purpose. I have taken it to the limits on highway clocking around 129-135 KM/H after my first service and doing more then 1000 kms as suggested by the dealers, but two times after a halt of continuous riding at that speed I have seen smoke coming out from the exhaust beneath the engine. Is it something I should be worried about or what could possibly be the reason for it?

[Ashish_Sharma_1]

I bought Dominar 400 on 7th April 2017
i dont know what bajaj has done with this bike i bought dominar with ABS model and the secondary screen pannel on tank does have ABS sign. That guage which was installed was of Non- ABS model. I went to the showroom from where i bought and they told me when you will go for servicing your issue will be resolved. I used bike for next 1 week and make it ready for service at 520km. When i went to the service station i was surprised to see that no one was aware about the issue and every one was trying to convence me that its not any issue this is normal No ABS sign in guage. I visit the showroom and see other ABS bike they all contain ABS logo in secondary guage. When i make pressure on staff then they agree that there is an issue they look nearly 5 hours to service my bike and eventhough my issue is unresolved yet. They told me it will took 1 month to bring new meter and get it fitted. And even petrol meter is also not working properly when you are using bike petrol meter cells will not reduce and once you stop bike and turn off the ignition and again turn on you will see a drastic drop 2-3 cell drop suddenly.

[Viwek]

Hello everyone,
I have got my Dominar 400 in Feburary 2017, Clocked 3000km till date. The gear upshifts are on the harder side(sometimes even downshifts too), 1st gear gives a very big 'thug' sound which is also problem with my earlier KTM RC 200.
To check how is the pillion seat comfort, I asked my friend to ride my bike (He owns a Yamaha R15 v2.0) as same he do clutchless upshifts in his bike he did the same on my Dominar and at 3rd gear he didnt match the RPM and a very huge cracking sound came near the gear shifter. After applying clutch it set alright, but do that sound will lead in any of my gears damage? Do i need to check with Service people?
Kindly let me know

[Praveen]

Hello everyone,
I have got my Dominar 400 in Feburary 2017, Clocked 3000km till date. The gear upshifts are on the harder side(sometimes even downshifts too), 1st gear gives a very big 'thug' sound which is also problem with my earlier KTM RC 200.
To check how is the pillion seat comfort, I asked my friend to ride my bike (He owns a Yamaha R15 v2.0) as same he do clutchless upshifts in his bike he did the same on my Dominar and at 3rd gear he didnt match the RPM and a very huge cracking sound came near the gear shifter. After applying clutch it set alright, but do that sound will lead in any of my gears damage? Do i need to check with Service people?
Kindly let me know

Firstly, clutchless upshifts are not recommended in these bikes. Superbikes have complex mechanisms which allows you to do clutch-less upshifts safely, whereas in normal bikes like R15, Dominar, there are no such mechanisms. Hence it is not advised to do so. Regarding your harsh gear shifting, I'd suggest you go to the service center, show them the problem and get the issue sorted under warranty. Do not tell them that you did clutchless upshift as that will void the warranty.

[Viwek]

Hi everyone,
I have done almost 3000km on my Dominar 400. Most of time I ride in city traffic, and occasionally, long rides. Till date I've never faced any performance lag (i mean regarding drop of power) but yesterday suddenly after 75kmph bike gradually powered down as if no fuel was there, to check, I gave another push and again same drop in power.(I am using Bharat Petroleum SPEED fuel). Is it problem regarding the fuel or my bike needs an ECU update to fix it?
NOTE: My overall speed in city is 40 - 55 kmph, 75 - 90kmph. On highways 110 - 125kmph at a constant stretch.
Kindly suggest solutions.

[Praveen]

Hi everyone,
I have done almost 3000km on my Dominar 400. Most of time I ride in city traffic, and occasionally, long rides. Till date I've never faced any performance lag (i mean regarding drop of power) but yesterday suddenly after 75kmph bike gradually powered down as if no fuel was there, to check, I gave another push and again same drop in power.(I am using Bharat Petroleum SPEED fuel). Is it problem regarding the fuel or my bike needs an ECU update to fix it?
NOTE: My overall speed in city is 40 - 55 kmph, 75 - 90kmph. On highways 110 - 125kmph at a constant stretch.
Kindly suggest solutions.

I think there must be some sort of clogging in the fuel injector. Take the bike to the service center and have them checked. Get it sorted under warranty only. Also, check the quality of the fuel. You can ask the guy at the fuel station to do the test and show you. You can ask them a filter paper and put a few drops of petrol. if there's no stain mark, then the petrol is unadulterated. If it does, then the petrol quality isn't good and you should avoid going to that pump. Hope this helps. Cheers!

[Amal616]

I have an issue in my new dominor only 78 km runs when i shift third gear there was a knock sound comes but when in slow rpm (30) km it's fine. Is that any problem