KTM Duke 390 vs Bajaj Dominar 400 Bajaj Dominar 400 vs KTM Duke 390: Engine and specifications
Moving on to the meat of the matter, the Bajaj Dominar 400 and the KTM Duke 390 both feature the same 373 cc mill. But there are stark differences in how they are tuned. The Dominar 400’s engine delivers around 34.5 bhp of power and 35 Nm of torque, while the Duke 390 delivers 43 bhp and 35 Nm of torque. This gives the Duke 390 a top whack of around 169 kmph, while the official top speed of the Dominar 400 is around 148 kmph. That is a pretty stark difference for two bikes using the same engine. The Dominar has basically been tuned for lower top-end performance and more torque, as would be expected from something pegged as a power cruiser. The KTM, however, is designed for outright, raw performance and gets a more rev-happy motor. There is also the fact that the Dominar weighs a massive 182 kg (kerb), as compared to the 154 kg kerb weight of the KTM Duke Bajaj Dominar
Bajaj Dominar 400 vs KTM Duke 390: Features
The perimeter frame of the Dominar 400 and the trellis frame of the KTM Duke 390 both provide the flexibility and agility to attack corners. But with the Dominar’s stance and front-heavy weight distribution, it remains to be seen how well it perform as a corner carver. The Duke 390, on the other hand, is a surgical scalpel in the right hands. It is a tried and tested machine for the twisties, and a delight for anyone who likes to ride anywhere but straight. Deliveries of the Dominar 400 will begin in January 2017, and here’s hoping that the bike’s cornering skills get tested and evaluated soon.
At the launch event, Bajaj Auto said that the Dominar 400 comes with around 100 features. While the exact number cannot be verified, the new motorcycle does come with a boat-load of them. To make things simpler, let’s start from the front. The first thing is the dual-channel ABS, a big addition to the Bajaj stable. It is a welcome one too, and something that will Bajaj Dominar 400 vs KTM Duke 390: Pricing
hopefully be included across the automaker’s range of motorcycles. Bajaj has been known to make bikes with a lot of raw power, and the Dominar is not lacking. Given all the power on tap and the condition of Indian roads and traffic, ABS is a true-blue lifesaver. Moving on, the Dominar also gets a split reverse LCD display that is, frankly, much easier on the eyes especially at night. There is a secondary line of indicator lights on the tank. The Dominar 400 also gets full LED headlights that automatically switch on and off based on ambient light. That is an industry-first for India, and the second headlight-related innovation that Bajaj has brought to the country after it introduced projector headlights with the Pulsar 220.
There are a lot of ways in which the KTM Duke 390 beats the Dominar 400. It has the more powerful engine, is lighter and is arguably better built than the Bajaj motorcycles. It is also a tried and tested model, unlike the all new Dominar 400. But there is one thing in which the Dominar dominates the Duke, and that is pricing. Bajaj Auto has long been known for its value-for-money pricing, but this takes the cake. The Dominar 400 is priced at INR 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the non-ABS variant and INR 1.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the ABS model. In comparison, the KTM Duke 390 is priced at INR 1.96 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). On-road, the Duke 390 crosses over the INR 2 lakh price band. With this, the Dominar 400 presents itself as a hugely interesting proposition, and one that will definitely bring in customers to Bajaj showrooms nationwide
Moving on to the meat of the matter, the Bajaj Dominar 400 and the KTM Duke 390 both feature the same 373 cc mill. But there are stark differences in how they are tuned. The Dominar 400’s engine delivers around 34.5 bhp of power and 35 Nm of torque, while the Duke 390 delivers 43 bhp and 35 Nm of torque. This gives the Duke 390 a top whack of around 169 kmph, while the official top speed of the Dominar 400 is around 148 kmph. That is a pretty stark difference for two bikes using the same engine. The Dominar has basically been tuned for lower top-end performance and more torque, as would be expected from something pegged as a power cruiser. The KTM, however, is designed for outright, raw performance and gets a more rev-happy motor. There is also the fact that the Dominar weighs a massive 182 kg (kerb), as compared to the 154 kg kerb weight of the KTM Duke Bajaj Dominar
Bajaj Dominar 400 vs KTM Duke 390: FeaturesThe perimeter frame of the Dominar 400 and the trellis frame of the KTM Duke 390 both provide the flexibility and agility to attack corners. But with the Dominar’s stance and front-heavy weight distribution, it remains to be seen how well it perform as a corner carver. The Duke 390, on the other hand, is a surgical scalpel in the right hands. It is a tried and tested machine for the twisties, and a delight for anyone who likes to ride anywhere but straight. Deliveries of the Dominar 400 will begin in January 2017, and here’s hoping that the bike’s cornering skills get tested and evaluated soon.
At the launch event, Bajaj Auto said that the Dominar 400 comes with around 100 features. While the exact number cannot be verified, the new motorcycle does come with a boat-load of them. To make things simpler, let’s start from the front. The first thing is the dual-channel ABS, a big addition to the Bajaj stable. It is a welcome one too, and something that will Bajaj Dominar 400 vs KTM Duke 390: Pricing
There are a lot of ways in which the KTM Duke 390 beats the Dominar 400. It has the more powerful engine, is lighter and is arguably better built than the Bajaj motorcycles. It is also a tried and tested model, unlike the all new Dominar 400. But there is one thing in which the Dominar dominates the Duke, and that is pricing. Bajaj Auto has long been known for its value-for-money pricing, but this takes the cake. The Dominar 400 is priced at INR 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the non-ABS variant and INR 1.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the ABS model. In comparison, the KTM Duke 390 is priced at INR 1.96 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). On-road, the Duke 390 crosses over the INR 2 lakh price band. With this, the Dominar 400 presents itself as a hugely interesting proposition, and one that will definitely bring in customers to Bajaj showrooms nationwide
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