Fuel efficiency is one of the most crucial

The Dominar 400 is also the only BS-IV compliant motorcycle in the competition. However, it will grab some of the market share of the Mahindra Mojo and the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350. The Thunderbird 350 features the typical RE wheel size configuration and comes with a 90/90-R19 section tyre at the front and a 120/80-R18 section tyre at the back. The Mahindra Mojo and RE Thunderbird 350 are priced at Rs 1.5mm and the Thunderbird 350 at 195mm. It comes with a long list of features such as full-LED headlights (AHO), backlit switches, split reverse LCD instrument unit, radially mounted front brake calliper and slipper clutch.Engine and Transmission: EnginesBajaj Dominar 400Mahindra MojoRE Thunderbird 350 Displacement (cc)373.42 lakh respectively.The Mahindra Mojo is decently equipped with features such as twin-pod 70W headlamps with LED DRLs, LED tail lamps, twin-exhaust units, backlit switches, Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres and a semi-digital instrument cluster with shift light and peak rpm indicator. A long wait and a few tweaks later, Bajaj has finally launched the motorcycle as the Dominar 400. The RE Thunderbird 350 has the shortest wheelbase of 1205mm and a width of 790mm making it more manoeuvrable in tight spaces amongst the others.

The Dominar 400 and Mojo are liquid-cooled and fuel injected, while the Thunderbird is air-cooled and carburetted.50 lakh (ABS)Rs 1. The Dominar 400 and Mojo share the same tyre profile but are of different make (MRF’s for Dominar 400 and Pirelli’s for the Mojo). Lets see how these motorcycles fare against each other. Due to its low slung design, the Dominar 400 has a saddle height of 800mm followed by the Mojo at 814.Dimensions and Cycle Parts: DimensionsBajaj Dominar 400Mahindra MojoRE Thunderbird 350 Length (mm)215621002060 Width (mm)813800790 Height (mm)11121165.On the mechanical front, the Dominar 400 and Thunderbird 350 make use of telescopic forks at the front while the Mojo features more premium upside down forks. At the front, both bikes feature a 320mm disc with radially mounted calipers. The Dominar 400 is apparently the longest and shortest amongst the lot mainly due to its low slung overall design. As far as the range is concerned, the Dominar 400 surprisingly comes with a fuel tank of just 13-litre as opposed to 21-litre and 20-litre on the Mojo and Thunderbird 350 respectively. Belonging to the power cruiser segment, it doesnt have a direct competitor. The bike has undercut its competition by a hefty margin which will be very tough for other manufacturers to meet.Price: PriceBajaj Dominar 400Mahindra MojoRE Thunderbird 350 Ex-showroom, New DelhiRs 1.36 lakh while the dual-channel ABS version carries a sticker price of Rs 1.

In this case, the Dominar 400 is the newest of the lot and is claimed to return a mileage of 30-35kmpl while the Mojo and the Thunderbird 350 are claimed by respective manufacturers to return a mileage of 35 kmpl.Belonging to the cruiser segment and having a 6-speed gearbox is a big boon as it helps to keep the revs and vibrations low during long journeys. The Thunderbird 350 sadly features a 5-speed gearbox as opposed to a 6-speed on the other two bikes. The Dominar 400 leads the other two both in terms of power output and torque.Source: Zigwheels.3295346 Power (PS)352720 Torque (Nm)353028 Fuel SupplyElectronicElectronicCarburettor Transmission6-Speed Constant Mesh6-Speed Constant travel luggage case Suppliers Mesh5-Speed Constant Mesh IgnitionSelf-startSelf-startSelf-start/Kickstart DriveChainChainChain Fuel Economy (Claimed)30-35 kmpl35 kmpl35 kmplAll the three bikes feature 4-stroke, single-cylinder motors with different displacements.com. Given the fact that the Dominar 400 comes with a small fuel tank, the bike will require more frequent fuel stops as compared to the other two bikes. With its engine borrowed from the KTM 390 Duke, the Dominar 400 develops 35PS and 35Nm from the 373. The Thunderbird 350 continues to use the typical dual shock absorber at the back.5775 Ground Clearance (mm)157173. It offers dual-channel ABS as an optional extra which is not available even as an option on the other two bikes.5 lakh making it a value for money proposition.42 lakhBajaj Auto has surely surprised us all with the price of the Dominar 400.36 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), making it the most expensive offering from Bajaj till now. At the rear, the Dominar 400 comes with a 230mm disc while the Mojo comes with a slightly bigger 240mm disc.51205 Wheelbase (mm)145314651350 Kerb Weight (kg)182182192 Saddle Height (mm)800814.69 lakhRs 1. The base version of the Dominar 400 has been priced at Rs 1. On the weighing scale, the Thunderbird 350 stands at 192kgs while the Dominar 400 and Mojo share the same weight of 182kg. (All prices are ex-showroom, New Delhi).Features:The RE Thunderbird 350 comes with a selective feature list that consists of a projector headlamp with LED halo DRL ring, digital LCD instrument display, LED brake lamp, removable rear seat to double up as a luggage carrier and rear disc brake for improved stopping power.3cc mill equipped with Triple Spark Technology; the Mahindra Mojo makes 27PS and 30Nm from its 295cc engine and the Thunderbird 350 produces 20PS and 28Nm from its 346cc powerplant.The Pulsar CS400 prototype generated a lot of excitement in the two-wheeler industry when it was first showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo.

 Fuel efficiency is one of the most crucial factors when it comes to choosing a vehicle.The Dominar 400 is no doubt the most feature-packed bike in comparison to the other two.69 lakh and 1.36 lakh (STD); Rs 1. Cycle PartsBajaj Dominar 400Mahindra MojoRE Thunderbird 350 Front SuspensionTelescopic ForksUpside Down ForksTelescopic Forks Rear SuspensionDual MonoshockSingle MonoShockTwin Shock Absorbers Front Brakes320mm Disc320mm Disc280mm Disc Rear Brakes230mm Disc240mm Disc240mm Disc Front Tyres110/70-R17110/70-R1790/90-R19 Rear Tyres150/60-R17150/60-R17120/80-R18The Dominar 400 and Mojo share a similar setup as far as the brakes and tyres are concerned. At the back, while the Dominar 400 gets a dual mono shock setup, the Mojo does with a single mono shock.5140 Fuel Capacity (ltr)132120Categorised as a power cruiser by Bajaj, the Dominar 400 stands quite close to the Mahindra Mojo and RE Thunderbird 350 in terms of size. It has a starting price tag of Rs 1. The Thunderbird 350, on the other hand, utilises a 280mm disc at the front and a 240mm disc at the back.

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