Bajaj Dominar 250 has been launched in India at a price of Rs 1.60 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Talking of the on-road price, the motorcycle should cost close to Rs 1.90 lakh which is interestingly the same as the ex-showroom price of the bigger Dominar 400. That said, the new Bajaj Dominar 250 is Rs 30,000 cheaper compared to the Dominar 400. Apart from the smaller displacement engine that has been borrowed from the KTM 250 Duke, there are no major changes in the Dominar 250, even in terms of aesthetics.
The bike shares its suspension with the Dominar 400 with the same inverted forks upfront and a rear monoshock. While the alloy wheel design also appears to be the same, the diamond-cut finish is not present on the Dominar 250 possibly to maintain exclusivity on the Dominar 400. Also, compared to the 320mm front disc on the Dominar 400, the Dominar 250 gets a smaller 300mm unit. Bajaj Dominar 250 rides on 100/80-17 front and 130/70-17 rear tyres and these are tubeless to offer convenience in case of a puncture.
Speaking of powertrain, the Bajaj Dominar 250 is powered by a 249cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine mated to a six-speed transmission system. The fuel-injected engine on the Dominar 250 churns out respective power and torque outputs of 27hp and 24Nm. The top speed is pegged at 132kmph.
Bookings for the upcoming Dominar 250 have already begun at selected Bajaj dealerships across India with a token amount of as low as Rs 500. Launching a more affordable Dominar 250 has made the brand more accessible to the masses. The Dominar 400 has received multiple price hikes since the launch and hence, bringing in a cheaper version of the bike would definitely make a lot of sense for a lot of buyers.
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