Bajaj Dominar 250 Launched In India At Rs 1.60 Lakh

Bajaj Auto has just launched the Dominar 250 (D250) in the Indian market. The all-new Bajaj Dominar 250 is offered with a starting price of Rs 1.60 lakh, ex-showroom (Delhi). Bookings for the new Bajaj D250 has begun and the motorcycle will be available in all company dealerships across India. Deliveries of the Dominar 250 is expected to start soon.

The new Bajaj Dominar 250 carries forward the same design elements as its larger sibling, the Dominar 400. This includes similar body graphics with the dual-tone panels with contrasting finishes, full LED headlamps and AHO lights.

The new Bajaj Dominar 250 comes powered by a 248cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine producing 25bhp and 23.5Nm of peak torque, mated to a six-speed gearbox. The engine is compliant with the latest BS6 emission norms and has been borrowed from the KTM 250 Duke.

Sarang Kanade, President – Motorcycles, Bajaj Auto Ltd. said, “The Dominar brand has been able to create a strong following for itself and has become the preferred choice for long-distance tourers. Dominar riders have traversed five continents, conquered the Arctic and Antarctica, journeyed thousands of miles and pushed the Dominar 400 bike to its limits. Dominar 250 will be an ideal bike for aspiring riding enthusiasts who wish to get into the world of touring.”

The Bajaj D250 also comes with a host of features and equipment, many of which have been carried over from the Dominar 400. This includes the 37mm upside-down forks and twin-barrel exhaust; offering the same sense of comfort and handling as its larger displacement sibling.

Apart from these, the Dominar 250 also comes with innovative bungee straps tucked under the seat, redesigned instrument cluster which now provides additional information such as gear position, trip info, and the time. The new motorcycle is also said to come with what Bajaj calls ‘spacecraft-inspired tank pad decals’.

As mentioned before, the suspension at the front is handled by 37mm USD forks while the rear gets a mono-shock setup Braking is through a 300mm disc at the front and a 230mm disc at the rear, supported by dual-channel ABS as standard. Bajaj also offers the Dominar 250 with a slipper clutch as well. The new Bajaj Dominar 250 is offered in a range of two colour options. This includes Canyon Red and Vine Black.