Updated Bajaj Dominar 400 | Touring Ready | First Ride Review | PowerDrift

Today we have the updated Bajaj Dominar 400. It has been made more touring friendly with new equipment - hand guards, tall visor, luggage racks, pillion backrest, USB charging port and a phone mount. With these updates, the Dominar 400 now weighs 193kg (6kg heavier), and costs Rs 2.17 lakh (Rs 5,000 more, ex-showroom). However, Bajaj's flagship motorcycle remains the same mechanically. Shumi explains all the updates on the 2021 Bajaj Dominar in this first ride review.
And if you are wondering how it now fares against the new Royal Enfield Classic 350, stay tuned.
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[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey #PDArmy, do you think the Dominar has become a better tourer with all those updates? Let us know below, and hit that Like button if you want us to bring you the comparo Shumi mentioned!

[@vps17]

Yes

[@shashankrao6202]

We need comparo from shumi sir, please 🙏🏻

[@revanth_rs]

Yes it is.

[@jyotishmaanbaishya4439]

No doubt it's a good highway tourer. Tank display is meaning less totally while cruising at 100 you can't see on tank display. Handling freedom is not there like Himalayan. With the stock tyres it's bobbling on gravel roads tyres are also not good for rainy season & muddy slush. I have done 2500km on Dominar 2021 edition in Arunachal Pradesh. Only the wind screen & base plate make sense 👍on this bike. Other wise i will say this bike don't fall in any category of bike eg- Adventure tourer, scrambler, it's simply a highway cruiser.

[@debopriyoroy]

Absolutely no. It has become even more heavier. The not so ktm like bike has a lot of problems

[@Ride_till_etarnity]

Fun Fact : According to PD Dominar with 40bhp and 35 nm torque having 187 kg weight is heavier and felt sluggish but.... But... but... A Royal Enfield classic 350/Himalayan having 20/24 bhp and 27/32 nm torque and having weight of 196/199 kg is perfact in highways and everywhere. If they are allowed they can even say that the weight of RE bikes irrespective of the power figure helps them to stay attracted to the gravitational pull of the earth.. It's really sad how they are trying to manipulating mindsminds rather then giving a honest review.

[@DhavalKanade]

low end torque is the only point they have in the defense of every RE bike when in comparison with other brands... as if it's a really big deal over power figures, advanced tech, led lights, power to weight ratio and build quality Edit: How about price hike of RE Scram 411 within a month after it's launch?

[@catalogueboys2538]

I think re pays reviewers to praise it like no tomorrow

[@rithwikprajwal5979]

PD is hell bent on praising RE at any cost.

[@Zain20872]

🤣🤣 who cares Dom is always a king🔥

[@millensingh870]

Whenever I see this man with a dominar there comes this big NOOOO feeling from the guts

[@sagartalole15]

No problem, I will reduce my weight by 6 kg 😍

[@only_Anjani]

🤣👌

[@abhishekkerketta2952]

@@Just_Do_It_Now lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@grvs3876]

Will come in handy

[@liveitout]

Damn.....

[@jeet4814]

🤣🤣

[@howlongyouwillplayvictimcard]

I commute 60 kms a day and have clocked a milage of 5600 km on my Bajaj Dominar 400 UG. City milage is 32 - 36 kmpl depending upon the driving style. If driven hard it returns a milage of 23 - 25kmpl. If ride properly while keeping the rpm between 3000 - 3500 and shifting the gears at the right moment the bike has returned a milage of 43 kmpl in slow moving traffic at a pace of 47 km/h. On highways at speeds between 100 - 120 kmph, the bike returns an average of 28 kmpl. However at stop and go traffic the weight can be felt. once it hits 15km/h its manageable. After that the bikes does feel heavy but is easily manageable. when stationary once the bikes flip to 85°, the bike being heavy, its a struggle once again to bring the bike to 90° position. If you are below 5'8" would suggest to take a test ride and especially try to handle the bike when stationary before finalizing on the bike. Conclusion: Excellent bike to own and ride if you can handle it's weight.

[@SUSOBHANMAITY]

Bajaj has loaded the bike with touring accessories but forgot to increase the fuel tank capacity.. A 400cc touring bike with a 13L tank.. Bajaj should have also offered Jerry cans to the accessories list.

[@ageless1003]

Bang on.

[@Xplore360india]

Weight is always a negative side of D400, if 20kg weight loss possible then it will be great. But again, over Classic 350, I'll pick D400 anyday.. Reason : Weight 190kg or 200kg with luggage is constant, but 40bhp over 21/22bhp is always better for touring. D400's engine is much more usable than any RE's singles.

[@arunkottolli]

Dominar is not as durable as RE classic 350! All the plastic on Dominar will break in few years and once the bike goes out of production, spares will not be available. I have a 30 year old Bullet, and it runs like a charm, a relaxed ride designed to enjoy the ride and route. I also have a duke 390 which is good but is a lot more demanding bike to ride. RE classic 350 or Meteor 350 offers a relaxed ride and engine runs at low RPM. Which ensures that the bike has a long life.

[@Xplore360india]

@@arunkottolli durability depends on maintainance. Though I don't own RE, but I have one 2008 Hero Honda Glamour, and it's in very good condition. Plastics or fiber parts are not an issue, but the restriction of riding a motorcycle with 350cc engine, within speed limit of 100-110 kmph in 2021-22 is not so acceptable. Even their prices are very competitive with the modern motorcycles.

[@arunkottolli]

@@Xplore360india I have a 1992 Bullet 500 and a 1984 Bullet 350 and that’s durability as there are minimal plastic parts. All body parts in RE is metallic, and lasts forever if paint is maintained. The same cannot be said about other bikes that were made in the same time - for example Hero Honda CD100, or Bajaj Kawasaki KB100. Today it’s impossible to get spares for Bajaj KB100! And I guess the same fate will fall on D400!

[@rushikeshkhairnar845]

@@arunkottolli let me tell you one thing, Dominar buyers arent even intending to keep a vehicle for 30 years .

[@Xplore360india]

@@rushikeshkhairnar845 Hahahaha.. Exactly.. I have no intention to keep that too..

[@_GrumpyBear_]

I have a feeling Shumi is not a fan of DOMINAR 400 AT ALL!!!! :D

[@Food__portal]

Thats the kind of review we can expect from someone who owns one of the most powerful ADV the Multistrada V4 . TO BE HONEST :- You can load up the Dominar with max luggage ... paniers fuel cans top box and a pillion ... it will still be effortlessly quicker than the Classic and even the Himalayan . Mid range is better than the REs too . These guys are expecting too much for the price .

[@VigneshPai]

Great to see Sarath Shenoy here! One hell of a hard core moto tourer!!🏍 Also Shumi’s sarcasm hit the right target - “Hathi palne wale” 😅

[@golelal1641]

All

[@saitejakumar6160]

Why some people's are pointing the weight on dominar with 192kg ... And why some people's are not pointing the weight of RE Himalayan with 199kg .... But still some of them love Himalayan 🤣

[@amitkrupal1234]

Dude both are different bikes.

[@adityakrmahto]

@@amitkrupal1234 So does Dominar it's a sports tourer bike

[@buffetthestray5845]

Bhai log. PD wala Banda Ye ravish kumar ka cousin h😂😂😂

[@rithwikprajwal5979]

@@amitkrupal1234 yes, and Himalayan is supposedly an adventure tourer!! Should weigh less than domi.

[@thatwikn.t_r_]

​@@rithwikprajwal5979 dude there's no rule like that. Himalayan is ADV not a dirt bike to be light. Just for comparison, check ford's offroaders BRONCO or RAZOR RAPTOR. They are way too heavy than ECOSPORT but they are built for offroading

[@nanjeshkumar9162]

They used to call RE motorcycles as Haathi in their ads and the irony is Dominor itself is putting on weight and becoming a new Haathi 😆

[@rushikeshkhairnar845]

40bhp vs 20bhp don't forget that.

[@anirbanray7546]

Enjoying this beauty since mid november. The top rack & saddle stays can together carry 14 kg of load max. Top rack : 4kg, saddle stays : 5kgs each (according to owner's manual)

[@tarun_M1710]

What is the mileage you are getting?

[@anirbanray7546]

@@tarun_M1710 I have covered only 780kms, mostly stop & go traffic in city and outskirts. I don't ride fast, and I get 24-29kmpl in city, 32kmpl if traffic jams or congestions don't occur. Hope the figures will improve.

[@ftzindia4449]

@@anirbanray7546 what about highways

[@anirbanray7546]

@@ftzindia4449 Haven't had the opportunity to hit the highways. Too busy with my job. But I am sure it will be pure joy out there. If ridden at decent speeds, the fuel economy should be well above 35kmpl

[@ftzindia4449]

@@anirbanray7546 can u please share your riding style bro gear shifting ratio,rpm maintaining

[@ayushyacodes]

I disagree with this review - I used to own RE - TBTS 350 - compared to that Domi feels a lot lighter and easy to maneuver. I have driven it more than a 100kms in city only, non - of the points made above makes any sense to me. 10 or so kms on a small stretch of highway and trust me it gets the job done easily - will surely put a smile on your face. It is far better than RE in performance. Only thing I found a bit rough is the front suspension - I find a bit stiff. Just got my bike on 17th - Jan - 2022.

[@sudhanshusingh6115]

I've got my eyes on this ever since it was launched! Had to pass on this time as well unfortunately. But this should be the next one ❤️

[@powerdriftofficial]

We hope soon enough!

[@satya-dharma]

Why is it that the efficacy of the headlights or lights in general not discussed in any two wheeler review?

[@rahianant9621]

I rented the bike in Jodhpur. Took a long ride of approx. 400 km on the old Dominar and was impressed with the huge size of the bike which was perfect for me since I am 6'2 and the bike didn't make me feel huge. I was taken into surprise by it's pickup which was very scary for me considering I had never ridden a 400 cc bike before. Really loved how it grips the road and makes it's presence felt to everyone. The only thing I hated was the vibration after 80 km per hour which was really annoying since the journey was long and at the end of the day my hand muscles felt tired since I struggled to control the clutch which was a little big compared to my average sized hands and also the weight of the bike was very heavy for my friend who was 5'8. When the bike got stuck in the sand, Had I not been 6'2 and heavy weight I would not have been able to lift the bike from the rear to get it out even then it was quite heavy. Even after all that I enjoyed my day to the max with this super fast bike and the price is actually very decent.

[@swapneelarekar6892]

Still there is a scope for weight mngt. and ground clearance. Even Classic is having 170 GC compared to 157.

[@Joshitraveller9]

I totally agree with you Domi is on heavier side and if Bajaj will work on its weight and reduce atleast 10 to 15 kg it is game changer I riding dominar for the past 4 years now and ride 40k till now. I never feel any issue with it. I ride this on Spiti, ladakh, Badrinath terrains and it works smoothly there. At this range no bike is better than Dominar only duke Adv can beat but its seat cushion is not good as Dominar400. I love this Machine.

[@bsviky]

Dominar has its issues but is an amazing tourer, only mechanical change Dominar really needs is a better suspension setup.

[@crankitup6801]

I own dominor 400 ug it's a proper package ❤️ .dominor tries hard but gets defeated by RE , hyness like classic bikes 🤣 in sales . As the sales r low possibility of seeing a dominor in road is less , so its unique 😎 . No like RE bikes that we can see in every where like a splendor 🤣🤣. In some case there r 2 RE bikes in same house 😂

[@AjaySingh-vq5wg]

This 0will ipykyykulu was la coyote

[@crankitup6801]

@@AjaySingh-vq5wg can't understand ur comment can u translate to English

[@preyangamingtamil142]

thats the only reason im not going for classic and any other bikes

[@LoyCrystal]

So I am still riding cycle, I want to be unique as well …………

[@IronDOM400]

RE defeated d400, when? where? how?

[@akshayjuneja1987]

Me to Dominar - u need to lose atleast 20 kilos! Dominar to me - same to u bro! 😂😂

[@ares0aoram]

Dominar was my dream bike. Couldnt afford the new dominar coz it was above 2 lakh

[@manikberry702]

I’m now waiting for the D400 vs Classic vs Meteor shootout. I’m guessing the ride quality, low speed handling, tank range, and service network should favor RE but the highway touring capability of the Dominar would be considered too. Looking forward to how PD puts it together.

[@johan2329]

Absolutely no comparison bw dominar and those

[@karan856]

Hv u forgotten 2022 HIMALAYAN ... I THINK IT HAS NO MATCH ... SPEED IS NOT EVERYTHING.

[@manikberry702]

@@johan2329 can’t dismiss new Enfields like that brother. I’ve ridden the dominar and the Meteor, and the Enfield carries its weight better.

[@manikberry702]

@@karan856 true man. But dominar is a better highway cruiser. Speed matters too.

[@IronDOM400]

Guys I took one last month. awesome bike and great looks . ..and I love to ride this bike...RE bros panic while they see D400🤣

[@abhi8441999]

Dominar 400 vs meteor 350 vs classic 350 vs cb350rs is surely needed. Pls make it happen PD!

[@sahil01s]

My only concern: More plastic=more Rattle. Hope Bajaj has taken care of it.

[@angelesc2033]

Dominar was always ahead of it's time.

[@ibinaydas]

Nice to see Sharath after a while. He moved from a Mojo to Dominar and looks like he's quite happy with the move.

[@porkoholic]

When you're confused between Dominar or Classic 350 🤔🤔🤔 KTM is the answer

[@gourangaekka7215]

😁😁

[@Vijaykumar-hi4wm]

D400 ♥️

[@adv.krishnanbalakrishnanna4243]

Always love the extra bits like 'pushing the 190kg Motorcycle' 🤣😂🤘

[@sunnyrocks2]

Touring on this , mostly Uttarakhand, Himanchal, Laddakh, since 2 years, I can vouch for ride comfort at nice speeds. Biggest cons are weight, moving this thing in mountains is a serious pain, with luggage mounted, it becomes a pain.

[@VKumar-zy1rb]

How this pain differentiate from an big adv

[@venugopaldurairajan4185]

I own a pulsar 200ns bs3 version that clocked 57k. While I would like to upgrade to D400, the only concern is non availability of red color. I don't prefer the green or black. Does anyone know if Bajaj plans to have more colors available in future ?

[@ageless1003]

2:01 - handguards are very beneficial. Go for a rajasthan ride during December and ul understand. Go towards auli, chopta in UK, ul understand. Go towards Sikkim, tawang etc...it can really be chilly while going to rides at these places. Handguards / heated grips are beneficial.

[@aakarande]

what if we dont want touring bits? can we still buy it in earlier format as naked cruiser?

[@trilok7070]

I am also a victim of their (Power drift) manipulation and bought a classic gunmetal gray on 2019 and suffered a lot with that metal junk 😤 that bike always have missing problem and unlimited issues always put me in the middle of road many times🤬. and i only have time to visit workshop to fix it. With that money i can buy a platina, at last I fed up and bought The tvs apache 4v 160 last month Now I am very happy , In conclusion i will never ever buy from the Royal Enfield, lesson learned. Buying apache was like updating from the 1960s to 2022. 🤣

[@shonith91]

I found the knuckle guard useful as it deflects road dust away from your hands.

[@ageless1003]

Yes bro, handguards are a good addition. I don't why schumi din like it.

[@donaldtrumpjunior2938]

@@ageless1003 coz he is sponsered by Enfield

[@oldbot64]

If you wear gloves, it becomes redundant.

[@fab....]

Yeah even in rain it really helps

[@worldofbkm]

Knuckle guards are also especially helpful if you are riding through bushes and forests. Your hands remain safe from scratches.

[@Manjunath_R]

Pls reply my frnds dominar tends to move towards right if we left hands to check it's going straight or not, when left fr service the service assistant told that this bike has lot of weight in it's right side so it will tends to go right side if we left hands, I'm confused is it true????

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hard to tell. However, we didn't feel so. Do get it checked at another service centre if you wish.

[@Mototune16]

Check the cabling. If the cabling is too tight, it pulls the handle.

[@VJ_66]

It's not normal.

[@Manjunath_R]

@PowerDrift No it's a new bike riden 2k kms only, the assistant told that it has dual exhaust at right side na it will put some weight towards right side that's why I'm confused no other reviews in youtube told so, we will try to check it up with other service centre! Thank you fr replying :)

[@Mototune16]

@@Manjunath_R it doesn't matter how New or old the bike is.

[@prashantshinde71]

Got this new version bike on 1st Nov, may be I am the first owner of this version ✌🏻☺️ but till waiting Bajaj to make those saddle stays to be available at SC or dealership..... Shame that they are taking so much time to have them available...💔

[@shashankashwin]

Same here. Got my first service done a week ago and I am still waiting for the saddle stays. Condition here in my home state of Jharkhand is even worse. Only one showroom in the whole state has this bike and I had to travel 260kms to get this bike. Hopes of getting the saddle stay is a distant dream for me.

[@prashantshinde71]

@@shashankashwin bro I am from Mumbai....still no idea when it will be available....already clocked 1500km....

[@shashankashwin]

@@prashantshinde71 I really do not understand the logic behind hiding a 650₹ part of a 2.5 lakh bike and making all their customers wait. Instead of that useless knuckle guards they should have given the stays.

[@sudhansuranjanmohapatra6429]

Sumi, you are the person who says to us 👍if you like the video unlike others who request to hit this even without watching 👌

[@dipankardas1760]

Dominar can do much high speed touring than Enfield, but what percentage of population drive at that speeds, in India , may be less than 0.0001%. Enfield will provide better ride quality, better mileage and will obviously be more suitable for majority of Indians.

[@ajexplorer4110]

Finally today got delivery of my dominar 400 2022 model,refinement of engine is on next level,no vibrations at all,and come on y ur all r focusing on 6kg gained weight,bcoz of 40bhp power kuch farak nahi padta, dominar weight is great advantage for riding on 150km of plus ,bike does not vible,like ktm vibles after 130kmph speed ,so i sold my ktm and bought dominar 400

[@siddharthgoku]

100% agreed , the Dominar needs to shed atleast 20 kilos.

[@RakeshGauniyal]

hello Shumi, Knuckle guards have saved my hands twice.. so they are necessary regardless the geography. Great video though

[@shu_mar]

I’m glad they have. Ride better please. 21 years. No knuckle guards (except Multi) and nothings been needed to be saved. Same geography though

[@amitkrupal1234]

True its just that if this current knuckle guard had metal frame.

[@RakeshGauniyal]

@@shu_mar yes captain 🙏🏻

[@buffetthestray5845]

This man is ravish kumar of motor world. Where everybody is dominar fan he still counts for re350😂😂😂 jbki re dom k aaapass bhi nahi h😂😂

[@alperen2717]

I have the 2021 model and I've made about 200 km on it. When the weather gets better, i will go on long distance tours. Ive had a long-distance experience with this bike though. It is a very fun, comfortable bike. On the highways, you might be overtaken to a middle segment car since it only goes up to 176 kmh and doesn't reach that point easily (also the speedometer loses accuracy more the faster you go), however, it is safe to say that you will launch way faster than any other car you're launching with. The power is great for the city, and it is plenty enough for highways. However, id really appreciate it if this bike could go as fast as a duke. I only dislike the performance of the battery. Maybe in a warm country like india, the battery is okay, but in Turkey, it easy to say that you will have problems with it in winter. Also, sometimes it falls into fake neutrals, even though its not a big deal, it is very annoying. Maybe it has to do with the clutch setup, which you can set through the wire on top of the engine. Also the stock tires are not so good, especially in winter. I skid a few times. EDIT: And also yes, i saw it in the comments as well. Why the hell is the fuel capacity is so bad. It is a big bike that was made for touring, it should have more fuel tank capacity. I hated having to get fuel constantly. Great video. Thanks a lot for the review.

[@Sp60649]

Please do a Comparison between dominar 400 vs classic 350 vs Honda highness 350 as a tourer (all almost 2.5 L on road)

[@being_radical_at_times]

Dominar any day.

[@shabbirshora4888]

It's always a tuff decision between RE and D400, it's a fight between Heart and Brain, if you'd take a brainy decision anyone would go with a D400, it gives you all the digital reads, Mac wheel-tubeless tires, speed as good a Interceptor 650 (D400 tho not high in NM as compared to Interceptor but it touches 160 and^) whereas, Himalayan tube tires, you'd always need a specialist mechanic to repair that bike or even repair punchers. Needless to mention, each accessory is highly priced, i personally feel all RE products and accessories are over priced. I own a 1995 bullet, trust me, you'd not want to hold onto a bike that's 26-30 years old. RE or any such other bike that does not ease your life in repairs is not practical, holding onto such a bike is only emotion. Which is a lot. But not practical. Needless to mention again, the service charges, RE super charges will fall once the bike turns 5 years and above old!! Bare that in mind!!!

[@adityar2452]

Shumi when he meets sarath: so U are the reason why my dommi is heavier????😡😡😡

[@anuroopvinod]

I'm a royal Enfield fan but if you have to choose between classic 350 and domi, dominar any day without any thought, shumi I know you will also say this but why, why did you hide the obvious answer😂

[@rajuashwin]

When dominar offers perfectly tourable motorcycle from showroom itself, why weight is a let down for you alone? Drive this under heavy winds you wont even feel the windblast, load the vehicle with whatever you want to take and along with pillion drive it with 120kmph speed without any hesitation is what you look for when you want to drive 300plus kilometres on a highway, you wont get bored for sure. RE on the other hand feels like you will be on road forever.

[@ganeshbharadwajshooter1913]

Candida Louise world tour but there are engine issues in dominar 400 u can see those videos in delhi NCR region 😎

[@rajasekhar9840]

The first time when I rode the Dominar I felt like why this thing is so heavy. The only advantage with heavy motorcycles is they can be good while there is a cross wind that’s all rest all parameters gets screwed up. But when people tour, any way weight will be added. Get the weight down Bajaj and RE pls pls. Carrying over the underdevelopment 390 adventure frame with some tweaks for the next gen Dominar should be a good idea

[@aagni_]

The weight is what I'm concerned about. 190 kilos is a lot and the touring bits can be added to any motorcycle. I love my fz because of its light weight and how easy it is to flick it around (also because it's a Yamaha and my blood is blue). I bought this bike specifically as a city bike but now I'm riding it more than anything else. To the point where I'm planning to sell one my bikes because I'm not riding it anymore. Don't get me wrong the dominar is a great motorcycle but there are other great options for touring that can double as your daily rider.

[@subasthapa8323]

Biggest problem with the dominar I find is poor mileage

[@being_radical_at_times]

​@@subasthapa8323 better get a bike under 200cc for mileage

[@vms20591]

Genuine question, Why is Dominar's weight on the debate every time it's on discussion? as if it's the only problem it has. While there are other vehicles like Royal Enfield having the more weight than the Dominar. Did Bajaj promise Dominar to be one thing but delivered something else? Is that the case? If one is comfortable with Royal Enfield's weight (I see people from every physique riding it in & out of the city), shouldn't they feel the same with Dominar?

[@Gokulbr]

I did test drive c350 and d250 in city conditions. Surprisingly the c350 was easier to handle and it absorbed broken roads slightly better! I kind of agree that d250 front end felt heavy and not an easy one to handle. Could be that you get used to as you ride more and more.

[@beingCuriousRider]

What would be your suggestion to reduce weight by 20kg, which parts are taking that all weight

[@25shuttle]

Lighten up the chassis, swingarm, exhaust and additionally maybe the alloys to lighter ones.

[@pawanvaz]

It's nice to see Sharath on Powerdrift...

[@shubhamdhurve23]

I NEED that Dominar vs Classic video 😍

[@niladrimodak1887]

You don't need a video buddy, you better go and have test rides, the classic next gen is much better, better in refinement indeed... dominar has a lot of vibes in the seats which is very awkard😅....and its front is very heavy, classic although heavier doesn't have that front heavy feel.. Dominar is purely an overatted bike....

[@ajaygowda5398]

PD you forget the USB

[@shu_mar]

It’s in the text specs. I refuse to jump up and down everytime someone adds a USB port to a bike. A cig-lighter charger socket is a FAR more valuable addition IMO

[@sreesysadm]

Dominar vs ktm adv 390 .... 🤔

[@gnaneshgnann9023]

Uploaded so late feeling so sad but cant stop watching it cuz who is here THE GREAT SHUMI🔥❤

[@musafir_genius]

Can this luggage rack at the back fit in Dominar 400UG?

[@shu_mar]

Yes. It’s supposed to be designed for it.

[@riderreview5498]

Dominer is now perfectly turing capable from everyangle. Thanks for giving such great contents. Thanks again Shumi n Varun. 💙

[@arunkottolli]

RE Himalayan is a better touring bike, given it’s tough build and ground clearance, one can take Himalayan on any road, while dominar’s low ground clearance and suspension makes it a bad choice on broken roads. Dominar suffers from bad build quality and too much plastics that will age rapidly and break.

[@alok2478]

Hi, loosing weight will definitely improve absolute numbers and should lean better....but in my opinion that extra comes handy on highways.

[@shu_mar]

Popular myth. But untrue. You do need a certain weight. But this is about 30kg over

[@vagjagan]

Second video I watched where metal junk is appreciated. Efficiency, refinement, weight , tyres better than RE compared to CB350 RS, still RE was promoted

[@mickstafford456]

Think I'd go for the standard Dominar and the Autologue design Xplorer kit

[@ShahimCalicut]

Isn't the weight a good thing for high speed stability? . unless you want to jack up the price by having better suspension. I think the weight is a conscious choice they made, and the tradeoffs are worth it IMO.

[@bhaveshamarsingh1656]

Finally someone said it!!! I always feel people miss out on this point. To make it affordable, they do away with weight than suspensions..

[@lloydz8828]

yep dominar is made for highway touring not really for offroad because of its weight.. more weigh more high speed stability

[@tarundutt7600]

Hi Shumi if a choice has to be made between duke390 (2018@13000km) @1.6 lacs and dominar 4000 (2021 @3000 km ) will 1.8 lacs What's would be better choice?

[@vishnujothi4474]

New Dominar vs New Classic 350 vs Honda CB350 with its updated ECU will be interesting.

[@chandansagarpatel5508]

What should one choose? A dominar or a meteor? I am sceptical about the riding position in dominar...

[@krank4352]

Sounds like any old regular bajaj. Cheap, heavy and cumbersome. No surprises there. But for an inexpensive motorcycle what more can you expect out of it. If they improve which they are not going to do, the prices will go up by a pretty large margin and will be met by a lot of competition. So bajaj is trying to keep the cost low while still providing a bit of performance with a significant amount of drawbacks so they can cater to a large crowd. I'm from south India and I rarely see these bikes since a lot of people are now preferring quality over quantity.

[@sangeethsuresh9320]

Well the bajaj dominar 400 was always one of the best touring bikes. Its fast, has great performance, comfortable and looks modern to, sure with this accessories it has become heavier still its a good things to have for some looking for touring If guys are planning to do a comparison between the classic and dominar,please don't forget the meteor 350 which is also a great long distance machine. I own a meteor 350 i want to know is it better than these to😊. Waiting for the comparo.

[@chandansagarpatel5508]

Hey, what do you have to say about the seating posture in the dominar? I am not planning to buy. Just curious to know whether one should go for the dominar or meteor. P.S. I love the grey fireball meteor. Which one do you own?

[@venuchilukuru7275]

2 things should be updated in Dominor 1.Hazard light 2.riding modes and Bluetooth connectivity with good display

[@sonydaniel5698]

Shumi.. hand guards wotk great in the rains.

[@sathishmechy]

Quality = PD Team PD is on fire 🔥

[@manojbkumar8934]

Hey Shumi, Need a city bike Xpulse or dominor? Had pulsar 180 the. FZ25- was not comfortable so had to replace with Ntorq due to traffic conditions in Bangalore but it's pain to ride scooter 40kms per day. Please suggest

[@AtulKumar-ln1cd]

Would like to see more useful updates on the machine...which at this age is a must Bluetooth connectivity Navigation display Less vibration..specially the plastics they kill the fun A possible center stand..ys I know the chasis is not built to support it..but mechanical engineers know the way out More tank capacity Rest us upto Bajaj to contribute

[@abhishekn9871]

Bluetooth & navigation are just marketting gimmicks... Only things which dominar needs is weight reduction & at least 16L fuel tank...

[@AtulKumar-ln1cd]

@@abhishekn9871 when did marketing depend on BT 🤣...that's news

[@abhishekn9871]

@@AtulKumar-ln1cd have u even owned BT enabled motorcycles... I've Apache 200 2021, I've hardly ever used navigation in that... The TVS navigation app sucks very badly & I've instead installed a mobile holder for navigation... Using haha emoticon doesn't make u being smart...

[@AtulKumar-ln1cd]

@@abhishekn9871 your motorcycle BT and navigation sucks so connect it to marketing...that's wonderful and then ask if some one had owned a BT enabled Motorcycle bcos u own it and it sucks makes you what....nothing less than the opposite of smart.🤣😇 I will rather buy something useful than buy something not useful and then connect it with marketing gimmic....🥱

[@simplifarm_Realtors]

First like then I start watching video because I know it will be good one from shumi 😊

[@powerdriftofficial]

Hahaha! Do let us know what you think of the new Dominar once you've seen the video!

[@shu_mar]

Wow! Thank you Prakash!

[@simplifarm_Realtors]

@@shu_marThank you so much for your simplified video series.

[@shu_mar]

@@simplifarm_Realtors so welcome!

[@yousufimam12]

I think the hand guard is for protecting your gloves from the grain and dirt that is thrown from the vehicle in front of you in a tight situation.

[@yashojha1504]

I am really confused b/w 2022 KTM 390 ADV & Domi 400 Touring... Kindly suggest me...

[@rajeshelango9185]

PD is becoming more of an advertising channel unlike its the predecessors who gave honest reviews. Nowadays, I don't rely on any comments from PD. But joke of day is a bike with 192kg and 40bhp is more of a target VS 20-22 bhp with 190+kg.

[@umairsyed7465]

You can do comparison for all the four bikes Bajaj Dominar himalayan classic as well as Honda CB 350 and any other bike that you think which is equal and our exceeds

[@diku6]

We love shumi. This is a great video was waiting for this.

[@powerdriftofficial]

Aye, thank you Prasad!

[@shu_mar]

Thank you Prasad!

[@rajuchhowlay8013]

Happy to see Sarath vai on pd show ❤️😃👌

[@VyomSrivastava1996]

I have Dominar 250. Can we put this visor and GPS mount in 250?

[@shu_mar]

I’m not sure. But let me check and revert

[@athullal7438]

Flagship motorcycle with just two colours. Why Bajaj why?

[@soumajitdey3225]

Yes boss ! Want a comparison between new classic and the domi !

[@popsucks1322]

No one is saying bajaj makes the best bikes in the world. What it makes is the best product at the best price. Bang for buck. Bajaj is the best combination. I love a bajaj.

[@Jeevankumar-ju2nt]

Damn someone is showing sarcasm to shumi, never seen this before 😄🤩

[@balu1986t]

Expecting D250 with same mods soon 🤞🤞

[@vivek6255]

This diwali i will buy im saving money from last 3 yrs... Finally i will get this bike

[@autoheadroy1140]

Always the best information delivery. Short, crisp and to the point.

[@ajt11at]

I nearly froze my fingers off during my early morning trip to Coorg from Bangalore. The Handguards would have really helped me. You won't find me complaining about them being included.

[@yashojha1504]

Hey PowerDrift, Can you do a comparo between Dominar 400 Touring vs KTM 390 ADV???

[@abhilashvelaan]

This looks good. Thanks powerdrift. ❤️

[@powerdriftofficial]

Aye, it was our pleasure Abhilash! :D

[@soumikbanerjee344]

Team PD can make a video between D400 vs Meteor 350 as both of this bikes made for crusing! Waiting for your video and also will purchase one of this 2 options after your video. Hope to have the vid soon. Thanks in advance 🙏

[@amitkrupal1234]

Isn't Meteor has different riding triangle than Dominar?

[@AkshaySharma-ut6rv]

You’ll really appreciate those knuckle guards in North Indian winters haha.

[@gopalbhawal]

Powerdrift is such a RE Fanboy. This video is a Testimonial to their fanatism for RE.

[@ravjeetraina7756]

Bajaj needs to understand they need to change headlamp not many people like this headlamp and side panels make it simple

[@ayansaha169]

This is a aim to buy nd go for roar the roads nd riding