Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Kawasaki KLX230

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.

Overview
Price
178,273
Ex-Showroom Price
184,010
Ex-Showroom Price
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
Specifications
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 --
Features
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
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