Which bike is better Bajaj Dominar 400 or Royal Enfield Himalayan?

According to our average user rating, Bajaj Dominar 400 has a score of 4.6/5 while Royal Enfield Himalayan is rated 4.5/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Dominar 400 and Royal Enfield Himalayan is cheaper?

Royal Enfield Himalayan is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike between Bajaj Dominar 400 and Royal Enfield Himalayan has a better mileage?

Royal Enfield Himalayan (30 kmpl) has a better mileage than Bajaj Dominar 400 (29 kmpl).

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Dominar 400 or Royal Enfield Himalayan?

Royal Enfield Himalayan is heavier (199 kg) than Bajaj Dominar 400 (193 kg).

Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Royal Enfield Himalayan

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Dominar 400 and Royal Enfield Himalayan. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Dominar 400 is ₹ 2,22,743 and Royal Enfield Himalayan is ₹ 2,14,714. Bajaj Dominar 400 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Royal Enfield Himalayan is available in 2 colours and 3 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Dominar 400 and Royal Enfield Himalayan.

Dominar 400 vs Himalayan Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Dominar 400	Himalayan
Price	₹ 2,22,743	₹ 2,14,714
Capacity	373.3 cc	411 cc
Power	39.42 bhp @ 8800 rpm	24.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Economy	29 kmpl	30 kmpl

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Dominar 400

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Himalayan

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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	39.42 bhp @ 8,800 rpm	24.3 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Max Torque	35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	32 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	373.3	411
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	89	78
Stroke (mm)	60	86
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	12 : 1	9.5:1
Ignition	DTS-i	Digital electronic ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	3	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet, Multiplate with Assist & Slipper Clutch	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13	15
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	1.5	3
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	377	450
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	29	30
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	155	120

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Switchable ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	240
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	Front-2 Piston, Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	21
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	110/70 - R17	90/90 - 21
Rear Tyre Size	150/60 - R17	120/90 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubed
Radial Tyres	Yes	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	29	25
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	32	32
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	29	27
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	34
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 43 mm USD Fork, 135 mm travel	Telescopic, 41 mm forks, 200 mm travel
Rear Suspension	Multi-step adjustable Mono shock with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110 mm	Monoshock with linkage, 180 mm wheel travel

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	193	199
Overall Length (mm)	2,156	2,190
Overall Width (mm)	863	840
Overall Height (mm)	1,243	1,370
Wheelbase (mm)	1,453	1,465
Ground Clearance (mm)	157	220
Seat Height (mm)	800	800
Chassis Type	Beam Type Perimeter Frame	Half-duplex split cradle frame

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	3
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	75000 Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No
Mobile App Connectivity	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	No
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V, 8Ah VRLA	12 volt, 8 AH MF
Headlight Type	LED with AHO	Halogen
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	12V, 10W X 4nos
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Split Grab Rails	Digital cluster with LCD

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Loaded with premium features
- Excellent highway performance
- 373cc engine churns out lots of torque
- Engine has lots of torque
- High ground clearance
- Dual-purpose tyres mounted on spoke wheels
Could be better
- Vibrations at higher speeds
- Build quality could have been better
- Misses out on kickstart
- High seat height can be a problem for short riders

Colors


Available Colours	Aurora Green Charcoal Black	Gravel Grey Mirage Silver

Reviews


Overall rating	4.6(482 ratings) 184 reviews	4.5(789 ratings) 291 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	4.5
Reliability	4.5	4.1
Performance	4.6	4.4
Comfort	4.5	4.6
Service Experience	4.0	3.9
Maintenance cost	4.0	3.0
Extra Features	4.3	4.3

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