Bajaj
Bajaj Dominar 250 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 249cc single producing 26.63 bhp and 23.5 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 180 kg the power-to-weight figure is 148 bhp per tonne, which ranks 30 of 73 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 248.8 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 26.6 bhp
- Torque
- 23.5 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 35 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 132 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 180 kg
- Fuel tank
- 13 L
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Ground clearance
- 157 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1453 mm
- Length
- 2156 mm
- Width
- 836 mm
- Height
- 1112 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic, 37mm USD Fork, 135mm travel
- Rear suspension
- Multi-step adjustable Mono shock with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-17
Source: Bajaj official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Dominar 250 weighs 180 kg with fluids, has an 800 mm seat, 157 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1453 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 13 litres, good for about 410 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/80-17 front and 130/70-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Dominar 400, Gixxer 250 and Pulsar NS400Z
What it lacks: hazard lamps, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 3 colours: Citrus Rush, Sparkling Black and Racing Red. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Dominar 250 has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Hazard lamps
Colours
- Citrus Rush
- Sparkling Black
- Racing Red
Dominar 250 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Dominar 250?
- It uses a 249cc engine producing 26.63 bhp and 23.5 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Dominar 250 suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 800 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- Does the Dominar 250 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Dominar 250 have?
- 19 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Dominar 250 from
₹1.87 Lakh