Zigwheels have always sounded anti-dominar for some reason . Except for its weight, this bike is exceptional and repeatedly calling it a bargain between a tourer and sports bike undermines the unique identity this bike has achieved.
Even today I don't know what is dominor. With all the bells and whistles it doesn't sell at all. You know the reason because it is not a defined bike. Even R15 which has really bad position sells like hot cake because it is defined as a true track oriented bike. Tell me what is dominor ? A touring bike without wind protection ? Then it's not a touring bike.
Definitely the best motorcycle ever made for Indian roads. Capable in every aspect. And the weight - once you get used to it, it's actually safer. Wind shears? Check. Wind drag of passing vehicles? Check. Potholes? Check. Capable acceleration? Check. Totally a badass. ❤️
I bought the same version of Dominar 400 recently. I've already clocked nearly 1400 kms on the odo till date. Although, it's way too soon to judge the capabilities of the motorcycle. Being an avid rider myself and as person using Duke 390 from the past 2 years, I can confidently tell you that this is a really good bike. I really don't know why the reviews are soo biased. I've used the bike in peak traffic conditions as well as small highway runs. In city yes, the maneuverability is affected due to the weight. But on highways, trust me, the same weight acts as a boon. If you guys don't believe me, I suggest you to go take a test drive. The bike is so much smoother than the Duke 390 I've been using. I'm loving my Ownership Experience so far. Cheers!
Really disappointed with Zigwheels on this one, first of all, what is with" do you need this windscreen do you need that handguards", etc, as if these accessories are added with a huge pricing hike or really are a marketing gimmick, which is NOT the case, I do not know if this reviewer does tour or not, but if 120-140 does not need a wind screen as per him, its really poor judgement and misinformation, as wind blast is a huge factor in fatigue and you start to feel it after 80kmph and for tourers you will be doing 80+ for hours on end, so for all of this for Rs. 4,500.00 added, who in their right minds would not accept these upgrades? Strange, despite this bike being all made in India and Bajaj doing everything for their customer base to get them a out of box touring experience, there are still haters who have deep biases towards Indian bikes ready for Indian roads, Does a touring bike only need to be above 5L for it to impress you? Do you think indian roads offer the Touring speeds of 160-200kmph for prolongated times? 400 CC is the sweet spot Bajaj and many indian who tour in india know this, and as we have already seen from multiple Dominar odysseys. In the end, he is still not convinced at 6:49 if its a tourer? For a 400 CC bike still not considered as touring bike, despite the low cost, despite the added accessories, despite low maintenance cost, and easy upgrades and spare part availability, and despite Dominar doing multiple Odysseys, what do you look for in a Touring bike Zigwheels please tell us , don't keep us hanging, if you have a huge budget then, this comparison is invalid, the next real alternative, is the TRK 502 at 6L on-road, thats more than 2x this bike's cost. and that bike is also heavy. Disappointed with this bias and blind judgement not based on any practical testing or reasoning. Expecting a response or unsubscribing.
This review felt like you guys had a bone to pick with Bajaj ... "who needs a windscreen on a bike which does 150 kmph" like really??? 150 is that low of a speed? And what about riding against the wind ? funny review tbh..
Yes who needs a windscreen on a bike which does 150... But oh the Xpulse200 and Himalayan needs a tall windscreen 😆 coz they hit 220 to 250 kmph easily.
Bruh this bike doesn't deserve this much criticism I have toured in dominar and royal Enfield i would choose dominar any day over royal Enfield in dominar not only can i hit 140s and 150s easily with no effort on Highways i can also travel in this bike for 3 hours without feeling like my balls got attached to a generator this is a very good touring bike if weight is your issue then royal Enfield also weighs even more by producing less power than dominar.
I was expecting a much better review from ZigWheels. I personally have toured almost 40,000 Kms on the Dominar. It has its shortcomings in the city, but on the highway the price vs performance ratio is unmatched and it is a very capable touring motorcycle for Indian highways. You have Candida, who took the Dominar to Australia, standing next besides you and the conclusion was that this bike cannot tour. LOL. Even Deepak Kamath sir has taken this bike on multiple Odesseys. Yes, Bajaj did a marketing blunder with this bike, but definitely its not the bike's problem.
Very True, It was a Marketing blunder, They should have done what Maruti did with its Nexa class , keeping it away from omni but Bajaj ended up keping Dominar next to Platina..🤦🏻♂️
@@dhruv8897 more than the weight, its the turning radius. The steering angle makes the handle bar feel heavy while turning it between stopped cars at slow speeds. Plus, the turning radius of the handle is limited, due to which slow turns are wide.
Being a critic you should know what u asked before .... U asked for a taller windshield now u criticized that too .. . If you don't feel thats not a tourer than atleast offer some options for the viewers ... As per the weight classic weighs almost the same without any equipment on board ... Plz be neutral so that people can decide ... Properly
The new gen classic , meteor and highness are quite easy to ride in traffic and for some reason easy to maneuver . When i hopped on the dominar and rode in the city , the weight could be felt . Also the gearing is not apt for city use . That being said , for power cruising , this is better than all the retro bikes .
Well I don't really agree with the conclusion made at the end. In the given price band there is no other motorcycle that can match a Dominar 400 when it comes to touring. (Except maybe Mojo)
I did see a lot of criticism from this auto journalist.. I don't think it was necessary as dominar is a capable touring motorcycle and the touring accessories are a welcome on this motorcycle.
Zigwheels baised towards Tvs , RE & european brands such as ktm & triumph eveything else is absolute garbage to them , and wont even give those other brands a chance no matter how good their products are
Zigwheels and Motorbeam are the channel who always hate Bajaj ( reason only they know). See any review of Bajaj Bikes on these channel. And then see the TVS bikes review. You get the idea how biased they are.
He is saying the truth. Bajaj Dominar is a good bike, but it is missing few things that would have made it a great bike. The fundamental problem with Bajaj is it’s top leadership - who just doesn’t understand bikes, and end up creating mediocre bikes. I respect Bajaj’s engineering team, they have done a good job, but the leadership has let it down. For example, if they had used Dominar engine in Avenger bike, it would have been a great cruiser. The V15 was launched with great fanfare, but the final product was underpowered and failed in the market - as the brand messaging did not reflect the bikes true value. Dominar is a city/street performance bike, but positioned as a tourer. It’s a decent tourer, but most owners use this bike in the city and it’s not optimised to be a great city bike, while it’s not a great tourer either! D400 could have been a great tourer if Bajaj had made few changes to suspension and road clearance and reduced its weight. Accessories are good, but make it optional. The lack of leadership vision has plagued Bajaj since the days of Rahul Bajaj and Rajiv Bajaj is no different. The company is doing well only because of its great engineering and manufacturing skills. I have a duke 390 which is made by Bajaj and it’s great city bike. When I tried using Dominar, it felt heavy and under-responsive.
You need to watch all the videos, here you are being biased just because you like it. P.S. - Same autojournalist has praised Dominar 250 as a better tourer than Dominar 400.
This bike is a beast for its worth. From the sound of the engine to the accelerations. This was a very biased review. It would have been better if you had named some better touring bikes available. People generally say it is too heavy which I think is one of the downside of this bike but not when you are riding it at least for me. That weight gives more confidence as a rider specially at high speeds. The bike can be tricky to handle for people not having a heavy built. You better hit that gym :P. I can say after riding this bike from Delhi to Kanyakumari that I always feel like a king when I push that ignition switch and those 40 horses talk back to me. The downsides this bike has which can obviously be ignored considering its price - poor rear disk brake (front is pretty good), engine heating (it is bound to happen since its a 373 cc engine) and engine knocking at low rpms.
Bhai I did 680kms maximum in a day. It all depend on weather. If it is around 25, you can easily do 700. If its hot, doing even 200 is tough. If you are asking in a single sitting, 100 kms easily. A break of around 10 minutes to stretch and you are good to go again. You can watch my trip videos on my channel.
For that price & even more, if Dominar 400 isn't the best bike for touring ( courtesy- conclusion of the video ) then what is?? That little 21bhp churning vibrator 350? Or the house of electrical faults, chassis breaking/coneset shearing Himalayan? Even if u consider the new 350 which is a lot more refined than the old one, still do u think its better than Dominar? I doubt..
RE is no way a vibrator now. Think about meteor it's more apt. The problem with dominor is its look. It doesn't feel like a 350+ motorcycle at all. It feels like a normal 200 cc bike. One more issue is its weight what is the use of perimeter frame when your bike weights 180+KG I would buy a Gixxer 250 than this bike at that price point.
When you as a reviewer doubt the use of a windscreen on a bike that can comfortably do 150kph, then what would say about the windscreen on the RE Himalayan that might do around 120-130kph? I never heard any reviewer doubting the use of that windscreen on the Himalayan. Suprising…….
That's actually a genuine argument....even the Xpulse200 has a tall windscreen visor which is not capable of the highway speeds that even the Himalayan manages.
Frist power drift and again you guys! You guys are welcoming other brands so well except our home one ! Don't forget that this is a legendary and successful machine from The brand Bajaj who made pulsar and changes the definition of biking .
Inka anti Dominar campaign nhi khatam ho raha. Pehle kehte the ki ye hota wo hota to touring aasan ho jati. Ab laga diya to muh bana rahe. Inhe Classic 350 pasand aari h. Jo bina kch lage bhi isse bhari h. Aur na hi speed carry kar pati iske jitni highway par.
6:54 - “Dominar 400 is not the best touring motorcycle” Us - What is then the good touring motorcycle at this price point?! Plz dont even bring in the RE 350s which can only cruise at 80kmph!
It is a versatile motorcycle that can fill many roles with minimum modification. Bajaj has a winner on its hands and they should be very proud for offering such a great product at such tremendous value. Nothing but respect!
It's not meant for touring and Ms Candida is just standing there!! Haha... Polar odyssey not for nothing... I have done a solo Delhi Bengaluru myself... Bhai... What's your agenda... It's the most upmarket VFM Indian product out there...
Come on zigwheels!!!, why do you delete comments which criticize your review. As much you take the positive feedback from the viewers should also be able to take criticism right on your chin from the viewers. Really Disappointed!!!
I bet buddy this is the perfect touring machine available on market right now given the comfort of tubeless tyres. All adventure bikes should come with an option for tubeless tyres.
Having done nearly 75000 kms on the Dominar in the last 3 years. This is THE MOTORCYCLE to tour on in and around this price bracket. Really disappointing and utterly biased review. The conclusion got me cracking. "Not a ideal touring machine" REALLY ??
These reviewers said in their previous videos that duke 390 is a capable tourer but in reality, any section of road with high crosswinds will wipe that bike off the road in a second. Dominar in my opinion gets unnecessary hate considering what it is providing.
Bruh! This guy really said why do you need tall windscreen and knuckle guard on a motorcycle that does 150kph🤣. That is where we need to stop watching the video.
It's good they launched this tourer edition but, They should also bring regular dominar 400 not everyone likes touring.. I hope they have the regular version.
One minute in and this guy says windscreen is pointless even at 150. You clearly have a non-tourer guy reviewing a tourer bike. And he’s confused about its touring credentials without telling what confuses him. Then there’s PowerDrift, another set of clowns. They find Dominar sluggish for its 40bhp because it is 187 kgs, but find RE a sweet tourer at about half the power and 10 kgs more weight. Is RE actually paying these folks for reputation management?
"do you really need a windscreen for a bike that does 150kmph?". I really should have stopped there itself. But then I stayed and heard another gem "while we don't think Dominar is the best bike for touring in this budget....". This guy is probably one of those biking hippies who don't know much but have enough confidence to make outrageous claims and be known for such claims. As for zigwheels, I am not surprised. This is the same channel that claimed interceptor is quicker than Duke 390, and that it's sooo refined etc. These guys are RE hand maidens probably, getting paid handsomely for spreading misinformation. Forget the duke, the interceptor gets killed even by the Dominar in reality on the road. Ask any biker who can handle it.
Exactly what is the best touring motorcycle at this price, Himalayan is not fast enough, Bmw is vibby, Ktm adv suspension not good enough, which one is the best touring bike, please elaborate?
Did Bajaj do something wrong to some of the auto journalists? I mean they did a fantastic job of listening to customer feedback and made the dominar a really good touring machine and you people are saying like it’s wrong 🙄🙄,.. n at what speeds u need a visor for? 300 kph 🤷🏼♂️?!!
You don't think it's the best tourer? You guys then go and say Classic is a good tourer which weighs over 200 and has pathetic power. Dominar is undoubtedly one if the best touring machines out there
it is not best ? then which one? what do you compare this which 650? with i guess hair you lost your brain too lol i the way you criticise dominar i wish you criticise vibrating 350s !
I can't understand.....why so much hate for dominar ..... It's the only bike of its kind , ❤❤❤❤ pretty amazing bike .low service cost , good service support, decent economy.. amazing price
There is no doubt incase of Dominar it is difficult identify in which category it falls. Whatever fame this bike has got is all because of its users so the credit goes to bikers not the Brand.
Seriously Zigwheels Name 1 bike at this price point which is better for touring & gives as much value than the Dominar specially with these updates. Please don't say Classic 350 I'm sure you've seen the "Kaanp kahe Rahi ho " memes when it goes past 100😂 I thought as a reviewer you're supposed to be rational at least......
such a biased review from ZigWheels, never expected this. Dominar is a wonderful machine. Even if we remove the price factor, its still a good and worthy machine for touring and everyday use. People are using royal enfields for everyday commutes, so this is anyday better that that in terms of weight. your opinion sees to totally opposite to what the bike community feels.
Did you ever went for a long toure on bike. Do you know how that wind hits on some places on highways even at 80s. Do you know how hard the sand hit your hands when you cross or ride behind a big vehicle. If you really want to give a geniune review then spend some time with it. And experience what it built for. Ofcourse there are negetives for every bike,but that don't mean the bike doesn't make any sense.
1:14 Lol "Do you even need the visor at 150 kmph? Duh.. Obviously 😂 Have you ever ridden a bike past 100 , talking about wind blast What are you saying??😂
I disagree with the verdict and it does not make sense. Indian brand keep on improving day by day by understanding the customer requirement however still i really dont understand why they keep on mocking the product for no reason. This is definitely a head of the competitor.
Candida trashed this guy’s review thoroughly! Whatever he says is unnecessary was mentioned as a real need by someone who has gone beyond the Mumbai-Pune highway in their lifetime
Look riders its not the bike first its the type first... According to me there should not be any comparisons out of the segments, RE's engine is totally build on different platform with a huge torque and less rev limits makes it a laid black cruiser whereas Dominar engine is on the higher revs limits makes it a fast bike both are good you can't compare. Dominar is really a good tourer for fast km achievement. Himalayan is a different bike it is the best in its off road capabilities so far they have sorted their technical issues as well. See all bikes are good to serve a purpose we all should be enough reasonable to look which bike is suitable according to our requirements. Analysis before purchasing is a must.
Yes you are right, Dominor 400 is not the best touring bike out there because there are some good bikes like BMW R 1250 GS🤦🏻♂️…..What a stupid review to be honest I am not a Dominor 400 owner but this review just made me give my thoughts. I would say its the best touring bike under 3L category. It has great highway stability , decent mileage, menacing look and many more
Rajiv Bajaj should ride dominar bike in Mumbai city and Pune and do few long distance rides from Mumbai to Arunachal to understand what is missing in Dominars. Leadership at Bajaj does not a vision on how to position and build a great bike. Engineering team has built a very good bike, but it’s missing the leadership touch.
These auto journos are always in critical opinion of the Dominar as usual. Well, nothing can be done of them or thier stupid opinion. They didn't even spare KTM adventure 390, just because they love only duke, and want to slap the same image on their video content. Anyways, People are loving the bike and riding hard. Even powerdrift, zigwheels, etc. Are always talking about weight. Suppose a rider of 120 kg weight sits on your duke 390 (lightweight bike) and another rider of 60-75kg sits on Dominar, the total weight is in similar range. Yes the dynamics and rider movement would create difference, but engine loading is same. Don't be much vocal about stupid weight. What about REs then ? 20bhp with 350cc and 200kgs weight of just the bike!!
It's an advertisement.. every channel has one who rode this bike and they gave input to Bajaj and then Bajaj made this decision! Stating How clever bajaj is.. taking inputs from riders! But you don't need a rider to know that this bike is too heavy! Bajaj - Take inputs from people who investing their hard earned money.. upgrading is not putting accessories which a local shop can do.. upgrade in the core you are the manufacturer!
I think this journalist has a very negative attitude towards bikes...Also he was very critical about R15 v3...any windshield is a very welcome feature for any speeds above 90kmph
give zigwheels a matt painted iron block from RE, and they will market it as the next revolution in 2-wheeler industry.. but give them a better machine other than RE and they will tell you that you do not need a windscreen for moving at 150kmph! Dude, all of the parts of your RE will come out if you try to push it beyond 120. Calm down!
May be bajaj did not agree to pay these ppl and so came the 1st 10 min of the video. Dude, experience the vehicle and speak. Your way of review it’s very biased. Appreciate what they have to offer for price point and reliability. Come onn!! You are on your teeshirt. The least respect you can give for riding experience is be equipped if you have actually riding it before you speak. It’s convenient overall.
Didnt knew that it was a biased review. Else wouldn't have opened the video. Only the review by Sagar sheldekar could give us actual info regarding the bike. All these PD, Zigwheels etc., seems to be paid channels
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This is a dream bike for most of the middle class touring enthusiast in india for sure.
Zigwheels have always sounded anti-dominar for some reason . Except for its weight, this bike is exceptional and repeatedly calling it a bargain between a tourer and sports bike undermines the unique identity this bike has achieved.
Even today I don't know what is dominor. With all the bells and whistles it doesn't sell at all. You know the reason because it is not a defined bike. Even R15 which has really bad position sells like hot cake because it is defined as a true track oriented bike. Tell me what is dominor ? A touring bike without wind protection ? Then it's not a touring bike.
Bro... But the weight works as an advantage while touring... People were using a 190 kgs 22 bhp tourer till date...no complains there right 😂
Powerdrift is also having the same negative bias for dominar
@@siddhartharoy8834 exactly !!
@@MayurSinghTomar both ZW and PD are evident ktm fanboys.
Your review was quiet biased, honestly at this price range dominar is the best touring motorcycle in India right now.
Agreed, I did feel that the review was a little biased. I did use the new dominar for touring and I clearly see why this video is so inaccurate.
Under 5 lakhs bhi best hai bhai
True
yuppp ur right !!
How would you compare it to the Honda Hness?
Definitely the best motorcycle ever made for Indian roads. Capable in every aspect. And the weight - once you get used to it, it's actually safer. Wind shears? Check. Wind drag of passing vehicles? Check. Potholes? Check. Capable acceleration? Check. Totally a badass. ❤️
I bought the same version of Dominar 400 recently.
I've already clocked nearly 1400 kms on the odo till date.
Although, it's way too soon to judge the capabilities of the motorcycle. Being an avid rider myself and as person using Duke 390 from the past 2 years, I can confidently tell you that this is a really good bike.
I really don't know why the reviews are soo biased.
I've used the bike in peak traffic conditions as well as small highway runs. In city yes, the maneuverability is affected due to the weight.
But on highways, trust me, the same weight acts as a boon.
If you guys don't believe me, I suggest you to go take a test drive. The bike is so much smoother than the Duke 390 I've been using.
I'm loving my Ownership Experience so far.
Cheers!
haapy riding
400 kms is hardly any kms for a 'good' review...surprisingly you are calling the reviewer biased.
perfect bike.... always grab eyeballs... sound and feel is perfect to heart..
An existing duke 390 owner going for Dominar is something that I have to consider your comment. I totally agree with you
@@amithmv2004 Psst!....rising fuel prices :-)
Really disappointed with Zigwheels on this one, first of all, what is with" do you need this windscreen do you need that handguards", etc, as if these accessories are added with a huge pricing hike or really are a marketing gimmick, which is NOT the case, I do not know if this reviewer does tour or not, but if 120-140 does not need a wind screen as per him, its really poor judgement and misinformation, as wind blast is a huge factor in fatigue and you start to feel it after 80kmph and for tourers you will be doing 80+ for hours on end, so for all of this for Rs. 4,500.00 added, who in their right minds would not accept these upgrades? Strange, despite this bike being all made in India and Bajaj doing everything for their customer base to get them a out of box touring experience, there are still haters who have deep biases towards Indian bikes ready for Indian roads, Does a touring bike only need to be above 5L for it to impress you? Do you think indian roads offer the Touring speeds of 160-200kmph for prolongated times? 400 CC is the sweet spot Bajaj and many indian who tour in india know this, and as we have already seen from multiple Dominar odysseys. In the end, he is still not convinced at 6:49 if its a tourer? For a 400 CC bike still not considered as touring bike, despite the low cost, despite the added accessories, despite low maintenance cost, and easy upgrades and spare part availability, and despite Dominar doing multiple Odysseys, what do you look for in a Touring bike Zigwheels please tell us , don't keep us hanging, if you have a huge budget then, this comparison is invalid, the next real alternative, is the TRK 502 at 6L on-road, thats more than 2x this bike's cost. and that bike is also heavy. Disappointed with this bias and blind judgement not based on any practical testing or reasoning. Expecting a response or unsubscribing.
one of honest review i have ever seen here...i completly agree with you mate !!
Completely agree with you bro.
Agreed 👍
Agreed buddy with u...
I completely agree with you. The review felt strange from the very beginning and that end was a cliffhanger.
This review felt like you guys had a bone to pick with Bajaj ... "who needs a windscreen on a bike which does 150 kmph" like really??? 150 is that low of a speed? And what about riding against the wind ? funny review tbh..
Yes who needs a windscreen on a bike which does 150... But oh the Xpulse200 and Himalayan needs a tall windscreen 😆 coz they hit 220 to 250 kmph easily.
Haha exactly
th-cam.com/video/rUjdjF7j8kw/w-d-xo.html at 5.20 the same guy says wind shield needed. Dichotomy!!
And then says who needs a knuckle guard. A. Knuckle guard is important. B. That thing is not really a knuckle guard.
Bruh this bike doesn't deserve this much criticism I have toured in dominar and royal Enfield i would choose dominar any day over royal Enfield in dominar not only can i hit 140s and 150s easily with no effort on Highways i can also travel in this bike for 3 hours without feeling like my balls got attached to a generator this is a very good touring bike if weight is your issue then royal Enfield also weighs even more by producing less power than dominar.
🤣🤣 balls with a generator....that line was op! 🤣🤣
I was expecting a much better review from ZigWheels. I personally have toured almost 40,000 Kms on the Dominar. It has its shortcomings in the city, but on the highway the price vs performance ratio is unmatched and it is a very capable touring motorcycle for Indian highways. You have Candida, who took the Dominar to Australia, standing next besides you and the conclusion was that this bike cannot tour. LOL. Even Deepak Kamath sir has taken this bike on multiple Odesseys. Yes, Bajaj did a marketing blunder with this bike, but definitely its not the bike's problem.
What's the mileage you have clocked bro, in highway and in city?
In city it is 27-28. On highway upto 32 while cruising at 100-105 kmph.
Very True, It was a Marketing blunder, They should have done what Maruti did with its Nexa class , keeping it away from omni but Bajaj ended up keping Dominar next to Platina..🤦🏻♂️
what are the shortcomings in city? the weight?
@@dhruv8897 more than the weight, its the turning radius. The steering angle makes the handle bar feel heavy while turning it between stopped cars at slow speeds. Plus, the turning radius of the handle is limited, due to which slow turns are wide.
Being a critic you should know what u asked before .... U asked for a taller windshield now u criticized that too .. . If you don't feel thats not a tourer than atleast offer some options for the viewers ...
As per the weight classic weighs almost the same without any equipment on board ... Plz be neutral so that people can decide ... Properly
Glad you pointed that out as well it's as if these guys just do nitpicking while listing out the cons
@@FootballWithSid-m2q for them classic is easy to move see those videos
The new gen classic , meteor and highness are quite easy to ride in traffic and for some reason easy to maneuver . When i hopped on the dominar and rode in the city , the weight could be felt . Also the gearing is not apt for city use . That being said , for power cruising , this is better than all the retro bikes .
Well I don't really agree with the conclusion made at the end. In the given price band there is no other motorcycle that can match a Dominar 400 when it comes to touring. (Except maybe Mojo)
I did see a lot of criticism from this auto journalist.. I don't think it was necessary as dominar is a capable touring motorcycle and the touring accessories are a welcome on this motorcycle.
Zigwheels baised towards Tvs , RE & european brands such as ktm & triumph eveything else is absolute garbage to them , and wont even give those other brands a chance no matter how good their products are
Zigwheels and Motorbeam are the channel who always hate Bajaj ( reason only they know). See any review of Bajaj Bikes on these channel. And then see the TVS bikes review. You get the idea how biased they are.
He is saying the truth. Bajaj Dominar is a good bike, but it is missing few things that would have made it a great bike.
The fundamental problem with Bajaj is it’s top leadership - who just doesn’t understand bikes, and end up creating mediocre bikes.
I respect Bajaj’s engineering team, they have done a good job, but the leadership has let it down.
For example, if they had used Dominar engine in Avenger bike, it would have been a great cruiser.
The V15 was launched with great fanfare, but the final product was underpowered and failed in the market - as the brand messaging did not reflect the bikes true value.
Dominar is a city/street performance bike, but positioned as a tourer. It’s a decent tourer, but most owners use this bike in the city and it’s not optimised to be a great city bike, while it’s not a great tourer either!
D400 could have been a great tourer if Bajaj had made few changes to suspension and road clearance and reduced its weight.
Accessories are good, but make it optional.
The lack of leadership vision has plagued Bajaj since the days of Rahul Bajaj and Rajiv Bajaj is no different. The company is doing well only because of its great engineering and manufacturing skills.
I have a duke 390 which is made by Bajaj and it’s great city bike. When I tried using Dominar, it felt heavy and under-responsive.
You need to watch all the videos, here you are being biased just because you like it.
P.S. - Same autojournalist has praised Dominar 250 as a better tourer than Dominar 400.
@@arunkottolli so tell us which bike is more capable of touring at that price point.....since you know more please let us know
This bike is a beast for its worth. From the sound of the engine to the accelerations. This was a very biased review. It would have been better if you had named some better touring bikes available. People generally say it is too heavy which I think is one of the downside of this bike but not when you are riding it at least for me. That weight gives more confidence as a rider specially at high speeds. The bike can be tricky to handle for people not having a heavy built. You better hit that gym :P. I can say after riding this bike from Delhi to Kanyakumari that I always feel like a king when I push that ignition switch and those 40 horses talk back to me. The downsides this bike has which can obviously be ignored considering its price - poor rear disk brake (front is pretty good), engine heating (it is bound to happen since its a 373 cc engine) and engine knocking at low rpms.
bro! how many kms can we go with out tiring ourselves on this bike....
Bhai I did 680kms maximum in a day. It all depend on weather. If it is around 25, you can easily do 700. If its hot, doing even 200 is tough. If you are asking in a single sitting, 100 kms easily. A break of around 10 minutes to stretch and you are good to go again. You can watch my trip videos on my channel.
For that price & even more, if Dominar 400 isn't the best bike for touring ( courtesy- conclusion of the video ) then what is??
That little 21bhp churning vibrator 350?
Or the house of electrical faults, chassis breaking/coneset shearing Himalayan?
Even if u consider the new 350 which is a lot more refined than the old one, still do u think its better than Dominar?
I doubt..
I agree
Agreed.
I agree
RE is no way a vibrator now. Think about meteor it's more apt. The problem with dominor is its look. It doesn't feel like a 350+ motorcycle at all. It feels like a normal 200 cc bike.
One more issue is its weight what is the use of perimeter frame when your bike weights 180+KG
I would buy a Gixxer 250 than this bike at that price point.
@@VikasJaink have u seen it clearly,😂200 cc bike, what a joke
When you as a reviewer doubt the use of a windscreen on a bike that can comfortably do 150kph, then what would say about the windscreen on the RE Himalayan that might do around 120-130kph?
I never heard any reviewer doubting the use of that windscreen on the Himalayan. Suprising…….
That's actually a genuine argument....even the Xpulse200 has a tall windscreen visor which is not capable of the highway speeds that even the Himalayan manages.
exactly...well said ....dominar 400, 2022 is just perfect
Frist power drift and again you guys! You guys are welcoming other brands so well except our home one ! Don't forget that this is a legendary and successful machine from The brand Bajaj who made pulsar and changes the definition of biking .
Inka anti Dominar campaign nhi khatam ho raha. Pehle kehte the ki ye hota wo hota to touring aasan ho jati. Ab laga diya to muh bana rahe. Inhe Classic 350 pasand aari h. Jo bina kch lage bhi isse bhari h. Aur na hi speed carry kar pati iske jitni highway par.
6:54 - “Dominar 400 is not the best touring motorcycle”
Us - What is then the good touring motorcycle at this price point?! Plz dont even bring in the RE 350s which can only cruise at 80kmph!
It is a versatile motorcycle that can fill many roles with minimum modification. Bajaj has a winner on its hands and they should be very proud for offering such a great product at such tremendous value. Nothing but respect!
It's not meant for touring and Ms Candida is just standing there!! Haha... Polar odyssey not for nothing... I have done a solo Delhi Bengaluru myself... Bhai... What's your agenda... It's the most upmarket VFM Indian product out there...
So what is the best bike for touring then, ZigWheels?
Come on zigwheels!!!, why do you delete comments which criticize your review. As much you take the positive feedback from the viewers should also be able to take criticism right on your chin from the viewers. Really Disappointed!!!
Been riding for years...no regrets anyday I'll choose dominar over Enfield...
I bet buddy this is the perfect touring machine available on market right now given the comfort of tubeless tyres. All adventure bikes should come with an option for tubeless tyres.
Having done nearly 75000 kms on the Dominar in the last 3 years. This is THE MOTORCYCLE to tour on in and around this price bracket.
Really disappointing and utterly biased review.
The conclusion got me cracking.
"Not a ideal touring machine" REALLY ??
These reviewers said in their previous videos that duke 390 is a capable tourer but in reality, any section of road with high crosswinds will wipe that bike off the road in a second. Dominar in my opinion gets unnecessary hate considering what it is providing.
Sister concern of Power-drift they said. Well said! Same Bias!
Bruh! This guy really said why do you need tall windscreen and knuckle guard on a motorcycle that does 150kph🤣. That is where we need to stop watching the video.
It's good they launched this tourer edition but, They should also bring regular dominar 400 not everyone likes touring.. I hope they have the regular version.
this is an optional kit
you do get the regular version at about 3-4k cheaper than the touring one
@@thebeatpanditmusic Thanks for the information.
What I think is they should take this Dominar engine and make a classic looking pulsar the one with the round headlamps.
@@adityarai5367 Maybe they'll lunch a Pulsar 400 in future.. But, Am actually waiting for avenger 400.
@@adithyamohan5621 your best bet would be the new RE cruiser 650.
One minute in and this guy says windscreen is pointless even at 150. You clearly have a non-tourer guy reviewing a tourer bike. And he’s confused about its touring credentials without telling what confuses him.
Then there’s PowerDrift, another set of clowns. They find Dominar sluggish for its 40bhp because it is 187 kgs, but find RE a sweet tourer at about half the power and 10 kgs more weight.
Is RE actually paying these folks for reputation management?
Desi power cruiser😎❤️🔥
"I don't like this chocolate, so this is a bad chocolate for everyone. I'm not sure why Bajaj wants to sell this chocolate."
"do you really need a windscreen for a bike that does 150kmph?". I really should have stopped there itself. But then I stayed and heard another gem "while we don't think Dominar is the best bike for touring in this budget....". This guy is probably one of those biking hippies who don't know much but have enough confidence to make outrageous claims and be known for such claims.
As for zigwheels, I am not surprised. This is the same channel that claimed interceptor is quicker than Duke 390, and that it's sooo refined etc. These guys are RE hand maidens probably, getting paid handsomely for spreading misinformation. Forget the duke, the interceptor gets killed even by the Dominar in reality on the road. Ask any biker who can handle it.
Hi if a choice has to be made between duke390 (2018@13000km) @1.6 lacs and dominar 4000 (2021 @3000 km ) will 1.8 lacs
What's would be better choice?
Exactly what is the best touring motorcycle at this price, Himalayan is not fast enough, Bmw is vibby, Ktm adv suspension not good enough, which one is the best touring bike, please elaborate?
If Dominar is not the best bike for touring, which is? I can hardly find an option. I think it is the best touring bike at this price.
This is a REAL monster...!
The Green Beast...!
What bajaj pulsar 400?
Nice review thanks. Would you be able to compare Dominar 400 E20 with the 2022 model and highlight about refinement or any other improvements?
How does one ride from india to australia? In a ship? 😃
How do you go from India to Australia on bike
They cry about the lack of windscreen even in a 200 cc bike . And here he is saying that a bike which do 150 kph may or may not need windscreen 😂😂😂😂
Power?
I don't care about the review, just tell me where did you buy that tshirt from?? Solenya!?
@zigwheels can we use these accessories on 2020 dual exhaust model? Mainly the phone mount and the saddle ?
Did Bajaj do something wrong to some of the auto journalists? I mean they did a fantastic job of listening to customer feedback and made the dominar a really good touring machine and you people are saying like it’s wrong 🙄🙄,.. n at what speeds u need a visor for? 300 kph 🤷🏼♂️?!!
I was told by the dealer sales representative that The Abs will come into action only at 80kmph. Is that true?
Umm, you get fairly decent wind blast even if you go 110kmph, the windscreen surely is a great addition
India to Australia ride is quite interesting…just park your bike on a ship and unload it on australian land 😂
You don't think it's the best tourer? You guys then go and say Classic is a good tourer which weighs over 200 and has pathetic power. Dominar is undoubtedly one if the best touring machines out there
How much mileage do you ride 80 to 90 on the highway ??
it is not best ? then which one? what do you compare this which 650? with i guess hair you lost your brain too lol i the way you criticise dominar i wish you criticise vibrating 350s !
These Features of Dominar is looking Dope!!
😎😎
I can't understand.....why so much hate for dominar .....
It's the only bike of its kind , ❤❤❤❤ pretty amazing bike .low service cost , good service support, decent economy.. amazing price
Where i can get saddle stay for latest dominar 400?
There is no doubt incase of Dominar it is difficult identify in which category it falls. Whatever fame this bike has got is all because of its users so the credit goes to bikers not the Brand.
Seriously Zigwheels
Name 1 bike at this price point which is better for touring & gives as much value than the Dominar specially with these updates.
Please don't say Classic 350
I'm sure you've seen the "Kaanp kahe Rahi ho " memes when it goes past 100😂
I thought as a reviewer you're supposed to be rational at least......
such a biased review from ZigWheels, never expected this. Dominar is a wonderful machine. Even if we remove the price factor, its still a good and worthy machine for touring and everyday use. People are using royal enfields for everyday commutes, so this is anyday better that that in terms of weight. your opinion sees to totally opposite to what the bike community feels.
Did you ever went for a long toure on bike. Do you know how that wind hits on some places on highways even at 80s. Do you know how hard the sand hit your hands when you cross or ride behind a big vehicle. If you really want to give a geniune review then spend some time with it. And experience what it built for. Ofcourse there are negetives for every bike,but that don't mean the bike doesn't make any sense.
Are those saddle each 650 or pair together are 650?
Yesss... its already comes to our shores, courtesy of Modenas.
1:14
Lol "Do you even need the visor at 150 kmph?
Duh.. Obviously 😂
Have you ever ridden a bike past 100 , talking about wind blast
What are you saying??😂
I think zigwheels didn't get any money from bajaj for making this video
Sir can you please send me the link of this saddle stay
knuckle guard is useless for you,really ?
can we get older version in 2022
PULSAR 400?? WHEN DID BAJAJ LAUNCH THAT 😅😅
I mean I'm not a fan of Bajaj as such, but you guys were too nitpicky with this release
What bajaj pulsar 400 or dominar 400
Pulsar 400 LMAO
4:15 Paani mein bhi chalti hai kya ye bike ?
Where to get this saddle stay?
I disagree with the verdict and it does not make sense. Indian brand keep on improving day by day by understanding the customer requirement however still i really dont understand why they keep on mocking the product for no reason. This is definitely a head of the competitor.
Lmao PD and Dominar are a match made in heaven. This is like the 10th video I've seen with you reviewing the Dominar. 😂
The reason perhaps he was fed up with it xDD
Candida trashed this guy’s review thoroughly! Whatever he says is unnecessary was mentioned as a real need by someone who has gone beyond the Mumbai-Pune highway in their lifetime
Need a Bajaj Adv 400 with the same engine or little bit more tweaked for low end torque.
Dominar is a very good touring motorcycle and is. Head Turner wherever it goes.
Completely agree with him
They should have worked upon the vibrations
Look riders its not the bike first its the type first...
According to me there should not be any comparisons out of the segments, RE's engine is totally build on different platform with a huge torque and less rev limits makes it a laid black cruiser whereas Dominar engine is on the higher revs limits makes it a fast bike both are good you can't compare.
Dominar is really a good tourer for fast km achievement. Himalayan is a different bike it is the best in its off road capabilities so far they have sorted their technical issues as well. See all bikes are good to serve a purpose we all should be enough reasonable to look which bike is suitable according to our requirements. Analysis before purchasing is a must.
Yes you are right, Dominor 400 is not the best touring bike out there because there are some good bikes like BMW R 1250 GS🤦🏻♂️…..What a stupid review to be honest
I am not a Dominor 400 owner but this review just made me give my thoughts.
I would say its the best touring bike under 3L category.
It has great highway stability , decent mileage, menacing look and many more
That Takla don't know anything.. She just earned Un Sub
Rajiv Bajaj should ride dominar bike in Mumbai city and Pune and do few long distance rides from Mumbai to Arunachal to understand what is missing in Dominars.
Leadership at Bajaj does not a vision on how to position and build a great bike. Engineering team has built a very good bike, but it’s missing the leadership touch.
These auto journos are always in critical opinion of the Dominar as usual. Well, nothing can be done of them or thier stupid opinion. They didn't even spare KTM adventure 390, just because they love only duke, and want to slap the same image on their video content. Anyways, People are loving the bike and riding hard. Even powerdrift, zigwheels, etc. Are always talking about weight. Suppose a rider of 120 kg weight sits on your duke 390 (lightweight bike) and another rider of 60-75kg sits on Dominar, the total weight is in similar range. Yes the dynamics and rider movement would create difference, but engine loading is same. Don't be much vocal about stupid weight. What about REs then ? 20bhp with 350cc and 200kgs weight of just the bike!!
The Dominar is very capable tourer, best out there in the prices range. So the review does sounds biased
Why does the thumbnail says Bajaj "pulsar" 400?
You know what bajaj should reintroduce it as a Pulsar 400 with some minor styling upgrades...because 'Pulsar' sirf naam hi kaafi hai...
I feeeel so good seeing dominar lover in comment section
Why have you guys written that its a new Bajaj Pulsar 400..it's a big mistake you should rectify..
Candida completely wiped him off 😬😬😬😬
It's an advertisement.. every channel has one who rode this bike and they gave input to Bajaj and then Bajaj made this decision! Stating How clever bajaj is.. taking inputs from riders!
But you don't need a rider to know that this bike is too heavy! Bajaj - Take inputs from people who investing their hard earned money.. upgrading is not putting accessories which a local shop can do.. upgrade in the core you are the manufacturer!
Bajaj should bring half fairing dual headlight tourer under dominar platform just like ducati multistrada or yamaha tracer 900.
I think this journalist has a very negative attitude towards bikes...Also he was very critical about R15 v3...any windshield is a very welcome feature for any speeds above 90kmph
What does UG mean?
Upgrade
Candida is a true rider She called it a MOTORCYCLE not a bike 🚲.
give zigwheels a matt painted iron block from RE, and they will market it as the next revolution in 2-wheeler industry.. but give them a better machine other than RE and they will tell you that you do not need a windscreen for moving at 150kmph! Dude, all of the parts of your RE will come out if you try to push it beyond 120. Calm down!
May be bajaj did not agree to pay these ppl and so came the 1st 10 min of the video. Dude, experience the vehicle and speak. Your way of review it’s very biased. Appreciate what they have to offer for price point and reliability. Come onn!! You are on your teeshirt. The least respect you can give for riding experience is be equipped if you have actually riding it before you speak. It’s convenient overall.
Oh god! Really.... It's a VFM boss
Perfect Bike at a low price!
Didnt knew that it was a biased review. Else wouldn't have opened the video. Only the review by Sagar sheldekar could give us actual info regarding the bike. All these PD, Zigwheels etc., seems to be paid channels
Anti dominar reviews superb bike dn worry please buy it I think this is best touring bike
Thumbnail image change from Pulsar 400 to dominar 400....wow bug resolved...