Bajaj Dominar 250 Review - Sweet spot or compromise? | First Ride | Autocar India

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The Dominar gets a smaller 250cc engine, but retains much of what makes the Dominar 400 so likeable. However, the question remains - can the heavy Dominar make do with over thirty percent less power? Rishaad Mody finds out.
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  • @mikearisbrocken8507
    @mikearisbrocken85072 жыл бұрын

    I wish we in Mexico had presenters like this, very few reviewed this bike in Mexico properly. Nice to see this review, I might actually consider buying the Dominar 250.

  • @chinmaykatkar4156
    @chinmaykatkar41564 жыл бұрын

    This man needs a huge shoutout guy's !! Presentation skills really... really impressive ❤️👏🏼👏🏼

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That's very nice of you to say :)

  • @Chintan82

    @Chintan82

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes his review on the bs4 tvs ntorq 125 made be fall in love with that scooty which later I bought in Nov 2019. 😊

  • @racingraaz6418

    @racingraaz6418

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@RishaadMody1 really, presentation is just awesome 👍

  • @yaseenmohd39
    @yaseenmohd393 жыл бұрын

    Rishaad, your presentation carries certain charm & a soothing demeanour. I admire the calm with which you approach your reviews. Simply the best; keep it up, sir!

  • @saratharun7370
    @saratharun73704 жыл бұрын

    Did anyone notice this today.. Almost all top moto channels has reviewed the D250 today

  • @navinbpalathingal

    @navinbpalathingal

    4 жыл бұрын

    Even time almost same

  • @00vatsal00

    @00vatsal00

    4 жыл бұрын

    sarath arun Thats because companies keep embargos on their products. Bajaj probably lifted the embargo today.

  • @nareshmekala6252

    @nareshmekala6252

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ya... I noticed with in few hours gap

  • @Ireal_ak

    @Ireal_ak

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yah bro

  • @sangeethsuresh9320
    @sangeethsuresh93204 жыл бұрын

    The dominar 250 is a sweet value for money package😍😍❤️❤️. Its a great all round bike in the 250 cc segment. Comfortable, fuel efficient, easy to ride in the city.good detailed review guys.

  • @nijohnraju2931

    @nijohnraju2931

    4 жыл бұрын

    Better to expand the budget for d400

  • @santhoshbesmile3398
    @santhoshbesmile33984 жыл бұрын

    Most Awaited in Auto Car Channel... Thank you for the review..

  • @bhargavsaisrinivasmotupall9669
    @bhargavsaisrinivasmotupall96694 жыл бұрын

    Who observed the skinny rear tyre in thumbnail itself

  • @roninr8199

    @roninr8199

    4 жыл бұрын

    Does it look bad in reality?

  • @anuragrokade1322

    @anuragrokade1322

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@roninr8199 no bro.. it looks good

  • @ameyabakre4609
    @ameyabakre46094 жыл бұрын

    Good detailed review.. nice to hear such power packed review..

  • @nishantsaloki8490
    @nishantsaloki84904 жыл бұрын

    Loved the detailed video.. Looking forward for more content

  • @venukrithish007
    @venukrithish0074 жыл бұрын

    I kinda feel it's in the middle and I'd rather get the Husqvarna buy paying more or save a lot by getting the RTR 200 4V

  • @SantoshKumar-rb2sh
    @SantoshKumar-rb2sh3 жыл бұрын

    Is is possible that can we upgrade the tyres to 110 in the front and 150 in the rear and also the secondary instrument cluster with gear indicator as found in dominar 400? ?

  • @abhisheksi9306
    @abhisheksi93063 жыл бұрын

    Does this bike have GTT Technology? Why main stand not preset? Can I install after market? What is power to weigh ratio of D250? Please answer.

  • @p.jeshwanth6579
    @p.jeshwanth65793 жыл бұрын

    will this bike be good for guys who upgrade from scooty or for guys who r bikeing for the 1st time.....?and does it suite for city traffics as well...?

  • @deepjyotidas4237
    @deepjyotidas42373 жыл бұрын

    Very well presented, Rishaad! Cheers man! ✌🥰

  • @borntowild480
    @borntowild4803 жыл бұрын

    My only question As the chassis was designed for Dominar 400 and this one produces 250 CC is it sluggish ?

  • @kshtjsxn9
    @kshtjsxn93 жыл бұрын

    Are we going to see a battle amongs the 250cc segment, with the BS6 changes implemented? FZ-25, the Gixxer and D250?

  • @11samrudhi
    @11samrudhi4 жыл бұрын

    Happy to see Rishaad back 😁

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    🙏😄

  • @racingraaz6418
    @racingraaz64183 жыл бұрын

    Aapke videos bht hi achhe hote h......❤️❤️ presentation, superb!!.....👍👌

  • @supreethhs1152
    @supreethhs11524 жыл бұрын

    Is it comfort for city,and daily commute..?

  • @kishansingha6610
    @kishansingha66104 жыл бұрын

    Can you suggest bikes which are under the 250-400 cc range which can be used as a sports bike also and be very easy and smooth to ride in the traffic also.

  • @ss-uc3hn
    @ss-uc3hn4 жыл бұрын

    Hai brother.. it's very good bike but the back tire size not good for the 250 cc level😢😢

  • @starfucks8476
    @starfucks84764 жыл бұрын

    The ugly chin behind the front tyre is going to break on the first trip to himachal @autocar do we have any replacement for that.

  • @greetingsman
    @greetingsman3 жыл бұрын

    Pillion comfort better on fz25 or dominar 250..??

  • @balachandranappu
    @balachandranappu3 жыл бұрын

    Very nice review! I wonder when Mojo BS6 gets a review.

  • @saiabhishekyerram7230
    @saiabhishekyerram72304 жыл бұрын

    Can we replace its rear tyre with dominor 400 rear tyre .....?plz help me out

  • @Devisingh_RP
    @Devisingh_RP3 жыл бұрын

    Do tyres justify the engine and weight of the bike?

  • @manjunathhs9103
    @manjunathhs91033 жыл бұрын

    Bro I'm confused whether to take dominar 250 or himalayan

  • @sachinrana1541
    @sachinrana15413 жыл бұрын

    can anyone please explain that what does this mean "first two gears are shorter and 5th, 6th gear are taller". It will be a great help...

  • @arindam1070
    @arindam10704 жыл бұрын

    Really helpful video for the ones who are eager to buy one. Thanks.

  • @MrRohitkr
    @MrRohitkr3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for real review, as a found other videos are more of a promotion of it.

  • @kumaravelv.m.kumaravel4171
    @kumaravelv.m.kumaravel41714 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing g to watch and i try for trail run before buying . Thanks a lot

  • @shouryareddypasnoor9454
    @shouryareddypasnoor94544 жыл бұрын

    can you plz make comparision on carnival vs v- class and velfire

  • @sourabhg5418
    @sourabhg54182 жыл бұрын

    but the swing arm has to carry approximate same weight as of 400. Then where does the slimming of swing arm idea stand? I would have liked if they have reduced the weight of the bike significantly wrt the 400.

  • @sourabhrao2847
    @sourabhrao28473 жыл бұрын

    Waiting for Xtreme 160R review !!! Make it happen Autocar India !

  • @rocz1358
    @rocz13584 жыл бұрын

    Which colour is good?

  • @cannotthinkofoneatth
    @cannotthinkofoneatth4 жыл бұрын

    another great review.. loved the jacket.. any link where to get it?

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. That's the Dainese Air Master. I bought it abroad, but you can check with Dainsese Bengaluru or Chennai

  • @ratishshetty7011
    @ratishshetty70113 жыл бұрын

    Great review mate

  • @neerajvm
    @neerajvm4 жыл бұрын

    Shorting gearing makes it better for city driving? It's usually the other way around right?

  • @bharatjulakanti

    @bharatjulakanti

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nope! In general, a taller gear ratio means better fuel mileage and less noise, although you'll have to shift down if you need to overtake wheras short gearing gives quick acceleration and enough grunt at the low end.

  • @ameymanjrekar6322
    @ameymanjrekar63224 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soo much for the review.. great looking bike bang for the buck pricing...

  • @sowjanbillava589
    @sowjanbillava5894 жыл бұрын

    Nice informative video ✌️✌️✌️

  • @sakshambaid3987
    @sakshambaid39874 жыл бұрын

    Hey AutoCar can you please review the Vitpilen and Svartpilen 250

  • @NOTHING-lq4tm
    @NOTHING-lq4tm4 жыл бұрын

    How's the build quality@autocarindia

  • @rudreshm8778
    @rudreshm87783 жыл бұрын

    How about a comparison of Yamaha FZ25 BS6 with this Dominor 250

  • @deeptruthchanneldtc6770
    @deeptruthchanneldtc67704 жыл бұрын

    Perfect only thing hope bajaj gives some colour options other than black.

  • @shantanupatil1634
    @shantanupatil16343 жыл бұрын

    Is it good for tall riders?

  • @aliasviper5627
    @aliasviper56274 жыл бұрын

    Nice round up review.

  • @saniurrahaman660
    @saniurrahaman6604 жыл бұрын

    Can you please review Husqvarna Svartpilen & Vitpilien please... I bought Svartpilen on May 31st. I would like to know your thoughts too Autocar India ❤️

  • @javedgani6776
    @javedgani67764 жыл бұрын

    Please review Husqvarna Svartpillen, Vitpillen

  • @dsr1568
    @dsr15684 жыл бұрын

    Want more powered NS from Bajaj

  • @rajnil_thakur
    @rajnil_thakur4 жыл бұрын

    Now we wait for your Husky 250 review.

  • @Yathuprem
    @Yathuprem4 жыл бұрын

    What a review, well done

  • @shivanshjaiswalvlog7348

    @shivanshjaiswalvlog7348

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @prasadshanbhag2634
    @prasadshanbhag26344 жыл бұрын

    Please review for Husqvarna twins svart and vitpilen

  • @nkstunes9286
    @nkstunes92864 жыл бұрын

    Make a video on Husqvarna Svartpilen250

  • @khalidsaifullahbanday2841
    @khalidsaifullahbanday28414 жыл бұрын

    D 250 vs Fz 25 2020 make a video on that

  • @arunlawrence3466
    @arunlawrence34664 жыл бұрын

    What is the top speed of this motorcycle?

  • @guruprasanthprabhakaran6902
    @guruprasanthprabhakaran69024 жыл бұрын

    The wait is over. 💥💥💥 D250

  • @adarshvijayakumarm8428
    @adarshvijayakumarm84284 жыл бұрын

    Great Review.... 😎😎😎

  • @nafiulislam4391
    @nafiulislam43914 жыл бұрын

    Nice looking bike👌 And first comment also

  • @appuarvind12
    @appuarvind124 жыл бұрын

    I'm the most awaited person for this video finally

  • @Phanibhushanladhagiri
    @Phanibhushanladhagiri3 жыл бұрын

    Plse tell me milage in city and highway

  • @MrKshitij
    @MrKshitij4 жыл бұрын

    Like always, very good review Rishaad. This can be a potential upgrade from my 14 year old Pulsar 150. I think a 250cc segment comparison should be next.

  • @ivarteja3112

    @ivarteja3112

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm 30 now and looking b/w fz and dominar 250. I'm used to fz150 for few years. Can some one suggest

  • @abcdefgh-rq3gq

    @abcdefgh-rq3gq

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ivarteja3112 Get the NS 200 or fz 25 if you want to use the bike mostly inside the city and only occasionally use it for touring. Get dominar 250 if you tour a lot or your commute is mostly on a highway.

  • @hidingsun8673
    @hidingsun86734 жыл бұрын

    What is the best everyday city office motorcycle for really tall 6'3" riders at present in India? Price not a concern.

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hari Damodaran Try the 390 ADV out for size

  • @arpanbag6730
    @arpanbag67303 жыл бұрын

    This one vs RS200?

  • @dinkan-theonlytruegod.3016
    @dinkan-theonlytruegod.30164 жыл бұрын

    Bear rear seat? Fz250.

  • @dhiwaharstalin4552
    @dhiwaharstalin45524 жыл бұрын

    Hello Rishaad, is it comfortable for people like you and me ? (6 footers)

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes. I fit on it just fine. Most comfortable machine in the segment.

  • @lalankhan7910
    @lalankhan79103 жыл бұрын

    A quick question can i buy bike in ex-showroom price from the dealer i can do the registration and insurance on my own?? Need some help

  • @RV-ie6qq

    @RV-ie6qq

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ofcourse you can buy but you have to do the insurance before leaving the showroom

  • @vivekraninga8942
    @vivekraninga89424 жыл бұрын

    I was going for platina but now I think I should learn the bike directly on real BIKE😎 I ALSO LOVE PLATINA H GEAR

  • @pruthvirajns9978
    @pruthvirajns99783 жыл бұрын

    Waiting for svartpilion review.... May I get it.. from autocarr???

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    3 жыл бұрын

    Goes live on the 16th at 11am!

  • @docturbo7645
    @docturbo76454 жыл бұрын

    Bajaj pulsar ns 200 is 30k cheaper and has better power to weight ratio. And cheaper to maintain to. And now with Fi pulsar ns 200 is really worth the money.

  • @hakunamatata2464

    @hakunamatata2464

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's old styling is Downer

  • @deadnlovingit

    @deadnlovingit

    3 жыл бұрын

    And has vibrator of an engine. D250 is refined due to DOHC like CBR one on Honda. Don't just write anything without knowing

  • @JohnMartin-tc8xw
    @JohnMartin-tc8xw Жыл бұрын

    Excellent Review 👍

  • @prathameshpimputkar
    @prathameshpimputkar4 жыл бұрын

    Awaiting dominar 250 vd gixxer 250

  • @beepathuvlogs6371
    @beepathuvlogs63714 жыл бұрын

    great presentation!

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ishanbapat1256
    @ishanbapat12564 жыл бұрын

    Should have definitely upgraded the dominar series to a 600 or a 700 cc triple cylinder

  • @Torquebeast650

    @Torquebeast650

    3 жыл бұрын

    No one would have bought it If you had to buy a Lamborghini, you won't hesitate but Would you buy a maruti's supercar? Would you spend the same amount on a maruti?

  • @umeshrathva6997
    @umeshrathva69974 жыл бұрын

    Sir want a competative video og fz 250 v3 and this dominor 250

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    They don't really compete. The FZ more closely rivals 200cc machines and its price reflects that

  • @rashidsaifi4089
    @rashidsaifi40894 жыл бұрын

    Please do the review of husqvarna svartpilion 250 also I'm eagerly waiting for your review

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's been a constant series of delays. Was supposed to happen this week, but unfortunately delayed again becuase of the Pune lockdown.

  • @srikanthkathariki3092
    @srikanthkathariki30923 жыл бұрын

    What is the cost of bike bro

  • @PDHindu
    @PDHindu4 жыл бұрын

    35k difference in price is worth it. If someone wants Dominar better pay more and get the bigger much better 400. Both bikes nearly weigh the same. This is just another v15 v12 story. Bajaj diluted Dominar brand with 250.

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think when people take a test ride of the D250, they'll be convinced otherwise. Genuinely likeable motorcycle.

  • @ragavendanvaradarajan3606

    @ragavendanvaradarajan3606

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe they have intentionally limited the price difference to make more people go for the 400. A huge price difference would make a lot number of people go for the 250cc model. Another possibility is that since Dominar sales have been low so far, they have brought in this smaller version. Bajaj might have set a huge target of 10,000 per month for the Dominar 400 considering the sales of RE classic, but Dominar 400 sold less than 1000 units per month. It might be because people buying RE wouldn't bother about its lower quality and have a different taste, so they buy the retro bike rather than a high tech superior bike. So Bajaj can't expect the same sales there. And, until a few years ago, people would have hesitated to buy a massive 400cc bike from a brand like Bajaj, which was plagued with quality issues in the past. So, the 250cc model might be here to increase sales. Considering the current economic recession like situation, possibly even becoming a depression, a lower variant might work well to increase the sales figures.

  • @abhishekatre8461
    @abhishekatre84614 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review! Please make a comparison between the Mahindra Mojo 300 & Bajaj dominor 250

  • @bharadwajbharath3288

    @bharadwajbharath3288

    4 жыл бұрын

    Even MOJO is compared with dominor 400.. there's no where that dominor comes close to mojo in terms of quality & reliability. If u want a bike and keep with yourself as long as u wish then go for MOJo and even after one lakh Kms later engine of mojo revs the same as new one which I can't see in old dominors

  • @rakeshkramsa9812
    @rakeshkramsa98123 жыл бұрын

    You are 100 percent true 130 rear tyre is too skinny for this red hulk,at least 140 rear l can compromise for the front not for rear

  • @krutikchinchavle505
    @krutikchinchavle5054 жыл бұрын

    ohhh man....i missed ur review ✌️✌️

  • @Yathuprem

    @Yathuprem

    4 жыл бұрын

    yup, he is the best in Autocar team, too bad he didnt review cars

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Yathuprem Very happy on two wheels, thank you :p

  • @Shivkumar-cw8pg
    @Shivkumar-cw8pg4 жыл бұрын

    Plzzz review bs6 pulsar rs 200

  • @xavier_2007
    @xavier_20072 жыл бұрын

    Price??

  • @ferrariaddy
    @ferrariaddy4 жыл бұрын

    Is this model BS-VI compliant ??

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @avishek5081
    @avishek50814 жыл бұрын

    Good review of the bike

  • @jitendrarout5486
    @jitendrarout54864 жыл бұрын

    Will Dominar 200 come or not.

  • @sayedimran8786
    @sayedimran87863 жыл бұрын

    Y not dominar should have the Mustard Yellow colour from 2012 Pulsar 200ns ? That colour might look rocking on this 250cc beauty..

  • @intibharath2080
    @intibharath20804 жыл бұрын

    FZ 250 is the king in 250cc segment. It's light in weight, peppy, comfortable and has a reliable engine which never overheats at all. In fact it's power to weight ratio is on power with ktm 250cc.

  • @raghuedanz

    @raghuedanz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nope Gixxer 250 is the benchmark

  • @ashoksunbeam
    @ashoksunbeam4 жыл бұрын

    Look amazing !!

  • @vinod008
    @vinod0084 жыл бұрын

    Very good review. I'm 38 now and have switched on from being a bike rider to a car/suv bias. However the Dominar is the only bike which feels the best suited for a comeback...

  • @prathameshjoshi885

    @prathameshjoshi885

    4 жыл бұрын

    MAt lena, warning de raha hu.....BAJAJ = No peace of mind

  • @mrpatchybeard1690
    @mrpatchybeard16904 жыл бұрын

    Do a review of hero 160

  • @Amit-jz6me
    @Amit-jz6me3 жыл бұрын

    Rear tyre looks like the tyre of Pulsar AS150

  • @ashitoshshinde9423
    @ashitoshshinde94234 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rishaad, what is your height? Mine is 6ft, how will it suit to me?

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm 6'1" and I fit on it comfortably

  • @joybanerjee5168
    @joybanerjee51684 жыл бұрын

    Nice review by rishad and team autocar nice to know it has slipper at this price

  • @nepaliman5716
    @nepaliman57164 жыл бұрын

    How is bajaj's engine quality these days ? I had old pulsar .. engine died after 2 years .. Have they improved quality .. ?

  • @s5mchelluru531

    @s5mchelluru531

    4 жыл бұрын

    these are ktm engines that are even further refined and made better for indian conditions

  • @DHS562

    @DHS562

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@s5mchelluru531 ...no they ain't any ktm engine... internals have been replaced with cheaper parts to control prices.. Go for KTM

  • @struggler5960

    @struggler5960

    4 жыл бұрын

    No engine issues in my 9 years old Pulsar 135LS.

  • @chillfactor666
    @chillfactor6664 жыл бұрын

    Please do comparison with other 250 in the segment.

  • @sasikalajaiganesh2849
    @sasikalajaiganesh28494 жыл бұрын

    Comparison review between dominar 250 Vs gixxer sf 250

  • @RishaadMody1

    @RishaadMody1

    4 жыл бұрын

    How come SF? Won't the more direct comparison be with the naked Gixxer 250?

  • @praveenram4976
    @praveenram49764 жыл бұрын

    Bajaj dressed it up well, but where is the Gear position Indicator..?

  • @struggler5960

    @struggler5960

    4 жыл бұрын

    It is found in D400.

  • @MrRohitkr
    @MrRohitkr3 жыл бұрын

    Its previous generation Dominar with a 250cc engine

  • @kundandprince001
    @kundandprince0014 жыл бұрын

    Looks value for money...

  • @marcusaureliusanonymous
    @marcusaureliusanonymous3 жыл бұрын

    This bike would have been what pulsar was 10 -15 years ago if the weight of this 250cc bike is around than 165!!! I have taken test drive of Dominar 400 last year I love the straight-line speed and stability of Dominar... However I don't know if it's a weight distribution thing or what..Dominar is a heavy bike that feels even heavier when you ride!!! If someone says otherwise is either a very tall or powerful guy else he is lying!!! In the city even if you are not in bumper to bumper traffic, let's just say it was not comfortable!!! I get the touring appeal of Dominar But IMHO Dominar 400 is no city bike!!!

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