The updated 2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 with USD front
forks, new exhaust and several other updates has been spied road testing for
the first time with camouflage in Pune, courtesy of a spy image from Phantom
Rides.
The updated Bajaj Dominar 400 was earlier spied
uncamouflaged in the Ladakh region through a walkaround video. The 2019 Bajaj
Dominar 400 will feature several upgrades like new inverted front forks,
twin-pod exhaust canister, redesigned rear-view mirrors and an updated instrument
cluster. The front disc brake has been moved to the left side, owing to the
introduction of the USD forks.
The new exhaust system has an inbuilt catalytic
converter, which was earlier placed as a separate box under the engine. It not
only limited the bike's ground clearance but also resulted in a higher
kerb-weight. The new Bajaj Dominar 400 will reportedly also receive a
ride-by-wire system, while the updated instrument cluster is likely to feature
functions like a gear-position indicator, distance to empty, average fuel
efficiency and instantaneous fuel economy.
Powering the current Bajaj Dominar 400 is a 373.2
cc, single-cylinder, BS-IV compliant, SOHC engine with liquid cooling. The
fuel-injected motor is capable of generating a maximum power of 35 PS along
with a peak torque of 35 Nm. The 4-valve motor is mated with a six-speed
transmission, with a standard slipper clutch.
The engine on the updated Bajaj Dominar 400 is
expected to feature a DOHC (Double Overhead Cam) setup, which should offer refinement
and curb vibrations. According to a September report, Bajaj Auto is "now
going to market new Dominars." The 2019 Dominar 400 could launch in India
by early 2019.
With the feature additions, the updated Bajaj
Dominar 400 is likely to carry a premium of around INR 15,000-20,000 over the
current model. The Dominar 400 is currently priced at INR 1,48,043 and INR
1,62,074 for the non-ABS and ABS models, respectively (both the prices are
ex-showroom Delhi) with the former ineligible for sale in India past April 1,
2019.
