A test mule of the
upgraded Bajaj Dominar 400 was recently spotted somewhere in India. The
motorcycle, unlike the current model, was equipped with upgraded hardware such
as upside down telescopic front forks and new exhaust design. The bike also
features a larger radiator.
The motorcycle is
most likely the BS-VI compliant model of the Dominar 400 range that is
undergoing pre-launch tests. The BS-VI emission norms are scheduled to come
into effect from April 2020. Apart from the Dominar 400, the Bajaj Pulsar and
Avenger range, as told by Bajaj Auto’s Managing Director, Rajiv Bajaj, will get
massive upgrades with the advent of the new emission norms.
Apart from the
upside down telescopic front forks and new exhaust design, the Dominar 400 does
not seem to feature any visual changes. The motorcycle retains its muscular
styling, although the dual-tone paint scheme has been revised with more blacked
out panels. While the headlight is not visible, we expect it to continue as a
full LED unit.
The current 373 cc
single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine will receive major upgrades to comply
with the new BS-VI emission standards. The performance numbers would most
likely vary from the current model’s 35 PS of maximum power and 35 Nm of peak torque.
The current generation model features a six-speed gearbox with a slipper
clutch, and that setup is not likely to change on the updated Dominar 400.
Safety norms would make ABS mandatory on all motorcycles above 125cc, and thus,
the Dominar 400 will come equipped with the feature as standard.
The new, premium
hardware will push up the cost of the motorcycle. For reference, the current
generation Dominar 400 is sold in two variants and is priced at INR 148,043
(standard) and INR 162,074 (ABS) – ex-showroom, Delhi.
