Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Bajaj Dominar 250 and the Kawasaki KLX230. The Bajaj Dominar 250 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 178,273 whereas the Kawasaki KLX230 sells at Rs 184,010. The Kawasaki KLX230 has the smaller engine here, at 233cc, producing 26.63bhp and , while the Bajaj Dominar 250 is powered by a 248.8cc engine which produces 18.37bhp and . The Bajaj Dominar 250 has a claimed mileage of 35 kmpl and the Kawasaki KLX230 has a claimed mileage of 36kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.
| Price |
178,273
Ex-Showroom Price
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184,010
Ex-Showroom Price
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| CC | 248.8 cc | 233 cc | |
| Weight | 180 kg | 139 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 litres | 7.5 litres | |
| BHP | 26.63 bhp @ 8,500 rpm | 18.37 bhp |
| Brakes & Wheels | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS | |
| Caliper - Front | 2 Piston | ||
| Caliper - Rear | 1 Piston | ||
| Front Brake Size | 300 mm | ||
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | |
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 25 psi | ||
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 25 psi | ||
| Front Tyre Size | 100/80 - 17 | ||
| Front Wheel Size | 17 inch | 21 inch | |
| Rear Brake Size | 230 mm | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | |
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 psi | ||
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 28 psi | ||
| Rear Tyre Size | 130/70 - 17 | ||
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 inch | 18 inch | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubed | |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke | |
| Front Brake | -- | ||
| Rear Brake | -- | ||
| Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | ||
| Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) | -- | ||
| Tyre Size | -- | ||
| Wheel Size | -- | ||
| Dimensions | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 litres | 7.5 litres | |
| Ground Clearance | 157 mm | 255 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | 180 kg | 139 kg | |
| Overall Height | 1,112 mm | ||
| Overall Length | 2,156 mm | ||
| Overall Width | 836 mm | ||
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2.6 litres | -- | |
| Seat Height | 800 mm | 880 mm | |
| Seat Length | -- | -- | |
| Wheelbase | 1,453 mm | 1,370 mm | |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | -- | ||
| Manufacturer Warranty | |||
| Standard Warranty | 5 year | ||
| Standard Warranty (km) | -- | ||
| Standard Warranty (Years) | -- | ||
| Vehicle Warranty | -- | ||
| Power & Performance | |||
| Battery | 12V, 8Ah VRLA | -- | |
| Bore | 72 mm | ||
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch | -- | |
| Compression Ratio | 11.9:1 | 9.4:1 | |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Air Cooled | |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | |
| Displacement | 248.8 cc | 233 cc | |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | BS6 Phase 2 | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | |
| Max Power | 26.63 bhp @ 8,500 rpm | 18.37 bhp | |
| Max Torque | 23.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 19 Nm @ 6,400 rpm | |
| Mileage - ARAI | -- | -- | |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 32 kmpl | 36 kmpl | |
| Riding Modes | No | -- | |
| Riding Range | -- | -- | |
| Spark Plugs | 2 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | |
| Stroke | 61.1 mm | ||
| Top Speed | 132 kmph | -- | |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | ||
| Bore x Stroke | -- | ||
| Engine Type | -- | ||
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | ||
| Service & Maintenance Schedule | |||
| 1st Service (Days) | 30-45 | -- | |
| 1st Service (Kms) | 500-750 | ||
| 2nd Service (Days) | 240 | -- | |
| 2nd Service (Kms) | 4500-5000 | -- | |
| 3rd Service (Days) | 360 | -- | |
| 3rd Service (Kms) | 9500-10000 | -- | |
| 4th Service (Days) | -- | -- | |
| 4th Service (Kms) | -- | -- | |
| 5th Service (Days) | -- | -- | |
| 5th Service (Kms) | -- | -- | |
| No. of Free Services | 3 | 0 | |
| 1st Service (km) | -- | ||
| Suspensions & Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Beam type perimeter frame | Perimeter, high-tensile steel | |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, 37mm USD Fork, 135mm travel | Telescopic fork | |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No | |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-step adjustable Mono shock with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110mm | Ø 37 mmm Uni-Trak | |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | -- | |
| List of Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Features | Split Grab Rails | -- | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | -- | -- | |
| Average Speed | No | -- | |
| Boot Light | -- | -- | |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | LED | |
| Brightness Control | No | ||
| Call/SMS Alerts | No | Yes | |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | No | No | |
| Digital Display Type | LCD | ||
| Display Size | -- | ||
| Distance to Empty | No | -- | |
| Document Storage | -- | No | |
| DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | Yes | Yes | |
| Engine Temperature Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Exhaust Heat Shield | Yes | ||
| External Fuel Fill | -- | ||
| Front Storage Box | No | No | |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Lid Opening Mechanism | -- | ||
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Geo Fencing | No | No | |
| GPS & Navigation | No | Turn by Turn Navigation | |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | No | Yes | |
| Headlight Type | LED | LED | |
| Helmet Hooks | -- | -- | |
| High Beam Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Instrument Console | Digital | -- | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Luggage Hooks | -- | -- | |
| Malfunction Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | No | Bluetooth | |
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | ||
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | |
| OTA Updates | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | |
| Pillion Backrest | No | ||
| Pillion Footrest | Yes | ||
| Pillion Grab Rail | Yes | ||
| Pillion Seat | Stepped Seat | Yes | |
| Projector Headlamp | No | ||
| Quickshifter | No | -- | |
| Real Time Mileage Indicator | -- | -- | |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opening | -- | ||
| Saree Guard | Yes | -- | |
| Seat Opening Switch | -- | -- | |
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | -- | |
| Shift Light | Yes | ||
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | -- | |
| Start Type | Self Start | Self Start | |
| Tachometer | Digital | -- | |
| Touch Screen Display | No | No | |
| Traction Control | No | No | |
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | ||
| Turn Signal | LED | LED | |
| Under Seat Storage (Litres) | No | ||
| USB Charging Port | No | -- | |
| Vehicle Location Tracking | Live Location | Last Park Location | |
| Voice Assist | No | No | |
| Automatic Start Stop | No | ||
| Fuel Lid | -- | ||
| Gear Shift Light | -- | ||
| Headlight | -- | ||
| Instrument Console Type | Digital | ||
| Keyless Lock/Unlock | No | ||
| Parking Brake | -- | ||
| Pillion Comfort | -- | ||
| Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off | Yes | ||
| Silencer Cover | Yes | ||
| Silent Start | No | ||
| Tripmeter | -- | ||
| Under Seat Storage | No | ||