TVS Apache RTR 200 4V vs Bajaj Dominar 250

BikeWale brings you comparison of TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Bajaj Dominar 250. The ex-showroom price of TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is ₹ 1,25,000 and Bajaj Dominar 250 is ₹ 1,60,000. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V 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 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Bajaj Dominar 250.

Apache RTR 200 4V vs Dominar 250 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Apache RTR 200 4V	Dominar 250
Price	₹ 1,25,000	₹ 1,60,000
Capacity	197.75 cc	248.77 cc
Power	19.9 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	26.6 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Economy	37 kmpl	--

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Apache RTR 200 4V

Version
Dual-Channel ABS - BS-VI

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,25,000
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Dominar 250

Version
Standard

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,60,000
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Apache RTR 200 4V
Dual-Channel ABS - BS-VI
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Dominar 250
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	19.9 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	26.6 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Maximum Torque	16.8 Nm @ 7,500 rpm	23.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	197.75	248.77
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	66	--
Stroke (mm)	57.8	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.0 :1	--
Ignition	Mapped ignition system	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet multi plate- slipper clutch with 5 plate	Wet, Multiplate with ANS
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	13
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2.5	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank & an electric bike can travel on a full charge	444	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	37	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	127	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	270	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	230
Calliper Type	--	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch) Rear Wheel Size	17	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90-17 49P Tubeless	100/80-17" Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size	130/70-17 M/C 62P Tubeless	130/70-17" Tubeless
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic Forks	Telescopic, 37mm USD Fork, 135mm travel
Rear Suspension	Mono Tube - Mono Shock	Multi-step adjustable Mono shock with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110mm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	153	180
Overall Length (mm)	2,050	2,156
Overall Width (mm)	790	836
Overall Height (mm)	1,050	1,112
Wheelbase (mm)	1,353	1,453
Ground Clearance (mm)	180	157
Seat Height (mm)	800	--
Chassis Type	Double Cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame	Beam type perimeter frame

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	No
GPS & Navigation	Yes	No
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock breaking 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
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	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 MF	12V, 8Ah VRLA
Headlight Type	LED Headlamp	LED with AHO, 10 units
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Rt-Fi ,Gtt (Glide Through Technology), Dedicated Info / Control Switch, Crash Alert System, Wave Bite Key, Race Derived O3C Engine	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Engine is potent
- Abundance of features
- Good parts quality
- Comfortable for long distance touring
- 250cc engine has good amount of torque
- Gets some useful features
Could be better
- Could get better brakes
- Weak service network
- Prone to get false neutrals
- Overall weight is on the heavier side
- Looks exactly like the Dominar 400
- Quality of parts could have been better

Reviews

Overall rating
4.5(1146 ratings)
438 reviews
4.7(17 ratings)
3 reviews
Performance Parameters

Visual Appeal
4
4

Reliability
4
5

Performance
4
5

Comfort
4
4

Service Experience
3
4

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A superbike with super performance and l

It is super bike with heavy looks and for its design and i love to ride the apache bi

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Experience of buying dominar 250

Reason 1. D250 is approx 50k cheaper than d400 \2. It gets approx everything from d40

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