Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Yezdi Roadster
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Bajaj Dominar 400 and Yezdi Roadster are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹6,390 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Roadster
The Roadster starts ₹6,390 lower (₹2,01,940 against ₹2,08,330), about ₹210 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 30 kmpl.
Performance
Dominar 400
Dominar 400 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 211 against 156 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Dominar 400
Dominar 400 adds traction control that the Roadster does not have on any variant.
Features
Dominar 400
Dominar 400 gets usd front forks, rear monoshock, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation.
City manners
Roadster
Roadster is 6 kg lighter and lower in the seat (795 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Roadster
Roadster comes with 4 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Dominar 400.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Dominar 400 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you live where Bajaj's bigger service network matters
- your priority is highway touring
- your priority is riders upgrading from smaller dominars
Buy the Roadster if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is spirited riding
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Dominar 400 | Roadster |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,08,330 | ₹2,01,940 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,41,545 | ₹2,30,319 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,50,395 | ₹1,52,990 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹11,596 | ₹11,056 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,33,536 | ₹4,24,365 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BajajDominar 400 | YezdiRoadster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,08,330 | ₹2,01,940 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,610 | ₹6,400 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349.1 cc | 334 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled |
| Power | 40.0 bhp | 28.7 bhp |
| Torque | 33.2 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 30 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 120 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 190 kg | 184 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 12.5 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 157 mm | 171 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1452 mm | 1440 mm |
| Length | 2151 mm | — |
| Width | 834 mm | — |
| Height | 1243 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock with canister | Dual Shock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-R17 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-R17 | 130/80-17 |
Dominar 400 vs Roadster: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Dominar 400 or the Roadster?
- The Roadster is cheaper by ₹6,390 at the base variant (₹2,01,940 against ₹2,08,330 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Dominar 400 or the Roadster?
- Both claim 30 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Dominar 400 and Roadster in Delhi?
- About ₹11,226: roughly ₹2,41,545 for the Dominar 400 and ₹2,30,319 for the Roadster, 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 ₹4,33,536 for the Dominar 400 and ₹4,24,365 for the Roadster, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster comes out ₹9,171 ahead.
