Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Honda Hness CB350
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Dominar 400 and Honda Hness CB350 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹14,794 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Hness CB350 takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Dominar 400 and 6/10 for the Hness CB350.
Category by category
Price
Hness CB350
The Hness CB350 starts ₹14,794 lower (₹1,93,536 against ₹2,08,330), about ₹470 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Hness CB350
Hness CB350 claims 35 kmpl against 30 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,359 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Dominar 400
Dominar 400 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 211 against 115 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Dominar 400
Dominar 400 gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, led daytime running lamp and ride modes.
City manners
Hness CB350
Hness CB350 is 9 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Dominar 400 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is highway touring
- your priority is riders upgrading from smaller dominars
Buy the Hness CB350 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is classic cruiser styling
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Dominar 400 | Hness CB350 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,08,330 | ₹1,93,536 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,37,200 | ₹2,21,000 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,50,395 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹11,384 | ₹10,608 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,28,979 | ₹3,90,208 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajDominar 400 | HondaHness CB350 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,08,330 | ₹1,93,536 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,610 | ₹6,140 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349.1 cc | 348.4 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 40.0 bhp | 20.8 bhp |
| Torque | 33.2 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 30 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 125 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 190 kg | 181 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 157 mm | 166 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1452 mm | 1441 mm |
| Length | 2151 mm | 2163 mm |
| Width | 834 mm | 789 mm |
| Height | 1243 mm | 1107 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 310 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with canister | Twin-Hydraulic |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-R17 | 130/70-18 |
Dominar 400 vs Hness CB350: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Dominar 400 or the Hness CB350?
- The Hness CB350 is cheaper by ₹14,794 at the base variant (₹1,93,536 against ₹2,08,330 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Dominar 400 or the Hness CB350?
- The Hness CB350 claims 35 kmpl against 30 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Dominar 400 and Hness CB350 in Delhi?
- About ₹16,200: roughly ₹2,37,200 for the Dominar 400 and ₹2,21,000 for the Hness CB350, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹4,28,979 for the Dominar 400 and ₹3,90,208 for the Hness CB350, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Hness CB350 comes out ₹38,771 ahead.
