Advantages & Disadvantages: Experience of Bajaj Dominar 400 as a tourer

Bajaj has never promoted Dominar as a tourer, It has got one of the best seat and suspension and balanced weight to travel long distance effortlessly.

BHPian Karthik1100 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

You have mentioned lot of motorcycles except Dominar 400. If you have not tried, please take one for a ride of 300+kms and then decide.

With my experience I am telling, Dominar 400 is one of the best tourer available in India.

Bajaj has never promoted Dominar as a tourer, It has got one of the best seat and suspension and balanced weight to travel long distance effortlessly.

Advantages

1. It comes under 400-600cc category - which is considered most preferred engine size for touring motorcycle.
2. Engine is tuned for endurance, hence less stress on long rides.
3. It's heavy enough to hug the road at high speeds.
4. Fuel efficient - if you cruise in 90-110kmph, you can get above 32kmpl.
5. Rider seat has been designed for long distance travel, it won't hurt u even after 700kms continuous ride.
6. Suspension is perfect enough to keep your back tailbone safe
7. Riding position is great for 5'3" - 5'7" tall riders, beyond 5'8" riders need handle bar raisers for relaxed riding position.
8. Exhaust note is sweet at cruising speed.
9. Easy to get parts and find mechanics of fix issues almost anywhere.
10. Tyre size is common now and almost available in every city and town, If replacement is inevitable.
11. Engine heat management is very good. Unlike Triumph 400, KTM, RE interceptor.

Disadvantages

1. Niggles like one or the other bolt gets loose on long rides, you need to keep an eye on, every time you take a break.
2. Turning radius is long.
3. Pillion seat is not as comfortable as rider seat.
4. Ground clearance is less.
5. Suspension travel is less compared to KTM adv 390.

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