The Bajaj Dominar 250 – The smallest product in Bajaj’s Dominar lineup, this 250cc bike is pegged as the little brother of the Dominar 400 and provides a sweet mix of performance and usability.
It’s aimed at enthusiasts, young professionals, and touring enthusiasts who don’t want just a commuter, but don’t want to go all-in on price, either.
Muscular and Premium Design
The Dominar 250 also looks nearly identical from the outside as the larger Dominar 400.
It also comes with similar muscles of a tank, chunky USD forks, LED lighting setup and split seats, which gives it a real big-bike feel.
The paint on it has dual-tone shades, with blacked-out bits giving it a mean, premium look.
Its design is something it can really flaunt with—unlike most other motorcycles in the 250cc space, which go for sharp, sporty styling, the D250 looks a lot more mature and muscular with a road presence to match.
It’s a machine that feels solid inside and out and has presence on the street without being large or intimidating to new riders.
Engine: The 106 cc air-cooled engine and 190 mm front disc brake offer consistent power and manageable real-world performance.
The Dominar 250 draws power from the 248.8cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, which has been borrowed from the KTM 250 Duke but has been tuned for a more relaxed power output.
It is capable of churning out power factor of 27 PS and 23.5 Nm of torque, coupled with a 6-speed gearbox and slipper clutch for shifting ease.
That engine ensures accelerating is smooth and the powerband is linear so, it becomes fun to play around in the citybut also on the highways too.
It can be comfortably cruised at 100-110km/hr for weekend touring and city priyeah you’ve heard.
It’s not especially aggressive like a sport bike, but that’s good for riders looking for some refinement and practicality.
Ride Quality and Handling
The Dominar 250 is designed for stability. The bike feels planted on highway duties thanks to its beam-type perimeter frame and upside-down front forks, with the rear monoshock adding some semblance of comfort on bad roads.
The cycle weighs a shade under 180 kgs that give it a chunky feel at speeds, but it feels a bit on the heavy side in city traffic.
Those radials grip very well and 17-inch alloys carve corners with ease, and the disc brakes at both ends get dual channel ABS to keep your stops as composed as it gets.
The ergonomics are upright and comfortable, with a broad handlebar and cushy seat that encourage long rides without too much fatigue.
Touring Features and Value
Touring is something that the Dominar 250 is good at and is one of its other strong points.
It comes with bungee hooks, full LED headlamp, digital instrument cluster and comfortable seat set up to ensure a comfortable long distance ride.
It doesn’t get that 400cc model’s twin digital display, but it still shows the necessary data like gear position, fuel economy and trip meters.
Bajaj also provides on-board touring accessories like a tall visor, leg guard, and backrest as optional accessories which can make the bike long distance ready with not many modifications needed.
Pros
Big bike design and Road presence
Nice and smooth 250c single engine with good torque
Comfortable riding in the touring seating position
Supplied with full LED lighting, including a rear light with BSW and a slipper clutch
Cheaper than most 250cc competitors
Cons
Slightly heavy for new riders
Some competition offers better top end performance
Lacks some of the features available on the Dominar 400
for mileage this vehicle is also normal for a 250 cc bike
A more old-fashioned instrument cluster
Verdict
The Bajaj Dominar 250 is for those who are looking for more than just a city commuter. It’s got style and stability, with touring comfort in an affordable package.
Has a very talky engine with good ergonomics and great build quality, so it serves as an ideal step-up for newbies who love quarter liter machines.
Although not the most potent, or least weighty motorcycle in the big-bad-b $12,995+, 147-plus-hp streetfighter category—simply the best pound-for-pound fun!