Bajaj Auto has officially launched the refreshed 2025 Dominar 250 and 400 motorcycles in India, bringing a host of touring-focused upgrades to their popular power cruiser lineup.
The timing couldn’t be better for touring enthusiasts. With the monsoon season approaching and weekend getaway plans heating up, Bajaj has equipped both bikes with smarter electronics and better ergonomics. The company clearly wants to cement the Dominar’s position as India’s go-to sports tourer, especially with rivals like the Triumph Speed 400 breathing down its neck.
Price
The numbers are pretty straightforward – the 2025 Dominar 400 is priced at ₹2.39 lakh, while the smaller Dominar 250 comes in at ₹1.92 lakh (both ex-showroom, Delhi). That’s roughly a ₹6,000 bump for the 400 and about ₹5,000 more for the 250 compared to their predecessors.
Honestly? Not too bad considering what you’re getting. Sure, nobody likes paying more, but these aren’t just cosmetic changes we’re talking about.
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Features
Here’s where things get interesting. The Dominar 400 now gets ride-by-wire technology – something that was missing from the original recipe. This brings four proper riding modes: Road, Rain, Sport, and Off-Road. Each mode tweaks throttle response and ABS intervention, so you’re not wrestling with the same aggressive setup whether you’re crawling through Mumbai traffic or attacking ghats in Lonavala.
The Dominar 250 sticks with a mechanical throttle but still gets four ABS modes to play with. Not as fancy as its bigger sibling, but still a solid upgrade for the price point. Can’t complain, really.
Both bikes now sport a new bonded glass LCD display borrowed from the Pulsar NS400Z. It’s got smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, and call/SMS alerts – basically everything you need for those long highway stretches without constantly checking your phone. Trust me, your riding buddies will thank you for not stopping every 20 minutes to check directions.
Design & Ergonomics
Bajaj hasn’t messed with the overall design language – the muscular tank, side-mounted exhaust, and that distinctive headlight setup remain unchanged. Smart move, really. Why fix what isn’t broken? The Dominar already looks the part of a proper tourer.
But they have tweaked the handlebars for better touring comfort. Anyone who’s done a Delhi-Manali run will appreciate this – your wrists definitely will. Plus, there’s now a GPS mount integrated into the rear carrier – no more juggling phone holders and hoping they don’t vibrate loose on bad roads. Been there, done that, lost the phone.
The new switchgear gets a D-pad controller for navigating through the display menus. Small detail, but it shows Bajaj is thinking about real-world usability. You know, the kind of stuff that matters when you’re actually riding the bike instead of just posing with it.
Engine & Performance
No surprises here – both engines remain mechanically identical to their predecessors. The Dominar 400’s 373cc single-cylinder mill still churns out 39.4 bhp and 35 Nm, while the 250’s 248cc unit delivers 26.6 bhp and 23.5 Nm. Both come with six-speed gearboxes and slipper clutches.
The engines are now OBD-2B compliant though, which means they meet the latest emission norms. Not exactly thrilling news, but necessary housekeeping. At least you won’t have to worry about registration hassles down the line.