KTM 250 Adventure vs Bajaj Dominar 250

BikeWale brings you comparison of KTM 250 Adventure and Bajaj Dominar 250. The ex-showroom price of KTM 250 Adventure is ₹ 2,51,027 and Bajaj Dominar 250 is ₹ 1,67,718. KTM 250 Adventure is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Bajaj Dominar 250 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. 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 KTM 250 Adventure and Bajaj Dominar 250.

250 Adventure vs Dominar 250 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	250 Adventure	Dominar 250
Price	₹ 2,51,027	₹ 1,67,718
Capacity	248.76 cc	248.8 cc
Power	29.5 bhp @ 9000 rpm	26.63 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	--	35 kmpl

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KTM
250 Adventure

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 2,51,027
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Dominar 250

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₹ 1,67,718
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250 Adventure
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Dominar 250
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	29.5 bhp @ 9,000 rpm	26.63 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	23.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	248.76	248.8
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72	72
Stroke (mm)	61.1	61.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.5 : 1	11.9:1
Ignition	Digital	DC
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Slipper Clutch (PASC)	Wet, Multiplate with ANS
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14.5	13
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	0
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	--	416
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	35
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	32
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	230	230
Calliper Type	Front- 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90	100/80-17" Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	130/80	130/70-17" Tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	WP Apex 43 mm Upside down Suspension	Telescopic, 37mm USD Fork, 135mm travel
Rear Suspension	WP APEX - Monoshock	Multi-step adjustable Mono shock with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110mm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	177	180
Overall Length (mm)	2,154	2,156
Overall Width (mm)	900	836
Overall Height (mm)	1,263	1,112
Wheelbase (mm)	1,430	1,453
Ground Clearance (mm)	200	157
Seat Height (mm)	855	800
Chassis Type	Steel Trellis Frame, Powder-coated	Beam type perimeter frame

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
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	Dual Channel ABS
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
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	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	--	12V DC
Battery	--	12V, 8Ah VRLA
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED with AHO, 10 units
Headlight Bulb Type	Low Beam: 55 W at 13.5 V, High Beam: 60 W at 13.5 V	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Excellent seating comfort
- Loaded with features
- 250cc has good top-end power
- Comfortable for long distance touring
- 250cc engine has good amount of torque
- Gets some useful features
Could be better
- Can’t do hardcore off-road
- Misses out on full TFT display
- Front brake could have been better
- Overall weight is on the heavier side
- Looks exactly like the Dominar 400
- Quality of parts could have been better

Colors


Available Colours	Orange Black	Canyon Red Vine Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.9(8 ratings) 2 reviews	4.5(100 ratings) 29 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	5	4
Reliability	5	5
Performance	5	5
Comfort	5	4
Service Experience	5	4
Maintenance cost	4	4
Extra Features	4	2

Reviews

Most recent

First owner review. KTM Adventure 250

Good Buying experience with immediate delivery of bike. Riding experience so far has

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Dominar forever

It is a good bike to ride and comfortable, reliable, good looking bike . But the miss

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2020 KTM 250 Adventure: First Ride Review

19 December 2020

Neil Nair

So, does the same formula apply to its smaller sibling, the KTM 250 Adventure? To find out, we rode the motorcycle for a couple of days in the city, on the highway, and a wee bit off-road to tell you about its performance, comfort, and most importantly- whether it worth the...