Bajaj has launched the updated Dominar 400 in India, introducing a revised 350cc engine and a significantly lower asking price. The motorcycle is now priced at Rs. 2,03,214 (ex-showroom, Delhi), making it nearly Rs. 37,000 more affordable than before. The move comes as the reduced engine displacement allows the Dominar to qualify for the lower 18 per cent GST slab, giving Bajaj the opportunity to pass on the benefit directly to customers.
While the motorcycle continues to wear the Dominar 400 badge, the engine has now been resized from the earlier 373cc unit to a 350cc motor. As expected, there is a slight reduction in outright performance figures, though the difference on paper is not dramatic. Power output now stands at 40.6 PS, down by 2 PS from before, while torque has reduced by 2 Nm to 33.2 Nm. Bajaj says the revised motorcycle still retains the same strong mid-range and touring-friendly performance that Dominar buyers expect.
Interestingly, the smaller engine has also contributed to a slight reduction in weight. The new Dominar now tips the scales at 190 kg, making it 3 kg lighter than the outgoing version’s 193 kg kerb weight. While the difference may seem minor, it should make the bike feel a little easier to manage in city traffic and marginally more agile on winding roads, without taking away from its planted highway manners.
Apart from the revised engine and weight reduction, the rest of the motorcycle remains largely unchanged. The Dominar continues to feature its muscular design, aggressive stance and long-distance touring-focused ergonomics. It retains the USD front forks, rear monoshock, perimeter frame, dual-channel ABS, multiple riding modes, 6-speed gearbox and full-LED lighting setup. The motorcycle also continues to offer a comfortable riding position, wide handlebars and a large fuel tank, making it well suited to both everyday use and long highway rides.
With this update, Bajaj appears to be targeting buyers who always wanted a Dominar but found the earlier price slightly out of reach. The nearly ₹37,000 lower price tag makes the motorcycle a much stronger value proposition in the sports-touring segment. Since almost everything else about the bike remains the same, buyers are essentially getting the familiar Dominar experience, with only a small drop in performance but a far more accessible entry price.
