Our beloved Bajaj Dominar is back in 2025 with a better engine, better tech, and a it also gets a premium touring design – making it one of the most powerful and feature-laden performance cruisers in the 400cc category. Designed for riders looking to take trips to the next level, the Dominar offers a combination of value, touring comfort and sporty performance.
Engine and Performance
The Dominar 400 is powered by a 373.3cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder DOHC engine which churns out 40 PS of power and 35 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slipper clutch for smooth shifts. It is easy to accelerate the bike and it 120 km/h comes with 6th gear the TVS MAX 4R it is easy to adjust in the city and hight speed ride.
New Features and Ride Modes
The 2025 version has a few new features. Now it has a modern, digital LCD screen with Bluetooth capabilities including launched for navigation, call and message notifications and real-time ride data analysis. There are four riding modes of its own—Road, Sport, Rain, and Off-road—on the Dominar, and included along with them are traction control and hazard lights. Throttle response is improved with the ride-by-wire throttle that is now smoother and more predictable.
Built for Touring
The Bajaj Dominar 400 is built to tour off the showroom floor. It gets a high screen, knuckle guards, engine bash plate, pillion backrest and saddle bag mounts as optional accessories. The well-padded split seat, upright riding position and broad handlebars ensures a fatigue free riding experience, even on long stretches.
Suspension and Braking
Upfront, the Dominar gets 43 mm Upside Down Forks (USD) and a multi-step adjustable monoshock at the rear, which give a nice and stable ride. It is braking protected by disc brakes on either side assisted with dual-channel ABS, which effectively stop the bike safely on every terrains.
Mileage and Range
The Dominar 400 gives 27-30 km/l ARAI certified fuel efficiency depending on riding conditions. With 13 litres of fuel, the practical range is up to 390 km—from a throttle that is easy on the hand and your wallet, making the V-Strom 650 XT an all-day performer.
Price and Variants
At a premium of ₹2.38 lakh (ex-showroom), the Dominar 400 is a ride that’s impossible to match at this price. Fighting against machines like the Triumph Speed 400 and Hero Mavrick 440, the Dominar can punch above its weight with better pricing and long-distance capabilities.
Final Thoughts
If you want a sporty looking, feature packed, high performance sports cruiser which goes like a rocket on highways and is not teeth shattering to maintain then Bajaj Dominar 400 is among the best bikes to buy in 2025.
