2019 BAJAJ DOMINAR 400 TO BE LAUNCHED NEXT YEAR
Currently the flagship bike of Bajaj Auto, the Bajaj Dominar 400 has been growing in popularity. It is a well-rounded package. The Dominar breaks all myths that high capacity, feature loaded bikes need to be expensive. The Dominar 400 is an affordable motorcycle for what it offers. The company will be bringing in the 2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 next year. There will not be too many changes on it, but it will get a few tweaks. The Dominar has anyways, been getting progressive improvements which has made this motorcycle more refined from the time it was launched. We have experienced the Dominar over the last 2 years and have seen subtle improvements in the bike. The Dominar 400 2019 will see more such improvements in refinement and power delivery. It will get newly styled alloy wheels. There will be new colors on offer and also new body graphics will be seen here.
The engine will remain the same and there will not be any change seen there. However, an slight improvement in power delivery is expected. The Dominar 400 is quite a fuel efficiency bike and there is no major change expected her, except for a minor improvement. Last year the Dominar 400 had won our Bike of the Year award. It was declared a winner, considering various parameters like pricing vs features.
2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 Launch Date
ModelLaunch Date
2019 Bajaj Dominar 400April 2019
The Dominar 400 2019 will be launched in the first half of 2019, probably by April. This will be the third year of the Dominar brand. Bajaj is looking at increasing its footprint for this brand and as demand for larger capacity motorcycle is increasing, the Dominar 400 comes across as a very good option.
2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 Price in India
VariantPrice (on-road, New Delhi)
Non-ABSINR 1.7 lakhs
ABSINR 1.85 lakhs
The price of the 2019 Dominar 400 will not change much. Recently there has been an increase in rice. The Dominar 400 is a very well priced product . This is achieved because of high levels of localization. Where most bikes of its category cost almost double the price, the Dominar 400 2019 will break the price barrier and be one of the best value for money bikes in India.
2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 Specifications
Aspects Dimensions
Engine373cc, liquid cooled
Power35bhp@8000rpm
Torque35Nm@6500rpm
Gearbox6-Speed with Slipper Clutch
BrakesTwin channel ABS / 320mm & 230mm Discs
The 373cc engine will do diet on the 2019 Bajaj Dominar 400. There will no change in this. The power and torque figures also will be the same. It churns out 35bhp of power and 35Nm of maximum torque. The six-speed gearbox will also be the same. There is a slipper clutch on the bike as well.
The vibration that were present in the first lot of the bikes, beyond 5000 rpm, have benn eased out now. The Dominar 400 2019 will be even smoother. There is continuous development happening on its engine to make it more refined. This is a suitable bike for touring as well.
2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 Top Speed
EngineTop Speed
Bajaj Dominar 400 Top Speed150 km/hr
The 2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 will have a top speed of around 150km/hr. It will have tall gearing and hence will be easy to ride.
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2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 Dimensions
Bajaj Dominar 400 Dimensions
Length2156 mm
Width813 mm
Height1112 mm
Front Tyre110/70 R17 radial
Rear Tyre150/60 R17 radial
Brakes320mm dia, 230mm
Weight182 kgs
Fuel Tank13 litres
2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 Mileage
Bajaj Dominar 400 Mileage
City35 km/l
Highway40 km/l
The Dominar 400 2019 will be a fuel efficient bike. A bike of this capacity offering a mileage of about 35 km/l in the city, it pretty good. On the highway, it will return about 40 km/l .
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2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 Design
The 2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 will se no change in design. This aspect will remain unchanged. The power cruiser design is finding more acceptance now. The Dominar is a good looking motorcycle. It has a good street presence. The Dominar 400 2019 will weigh about 182 kilograms. Those looking a for a comfortable cruising bike will find the 2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 suitable.
The fully digital instrument cluster will remain. It will have a speedo, tacho, trip meters, fuel gauge and also a digital clock. We expect that Bajaj will add a gear indicator this time.
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2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 Colours
The 2019 Bajaj Dominar 400 will have the regular colors like Midnight Blue, Moon White and Twilight Plum, as well as the newly added Canyon Red, Glacier Blue and the Rock Matte Black. There will be another new color that will come on this bike. The alloy wheels will get a new look and finish.
The Ultimate Strategy for Honda Activa Cng Colours
One of the most affordable means of transportation today is a scooter. There are some buyers who ride their scooters a lot and need a more affordable option. For them, there are CNG scooter kits for two wheelers, more specifically scooters. We have test riden the Honda Activa CNG very recently. This came with a Lovato CNG kit for scooter. It isn’t just restricted to the Activa but it is made available for any and all kinds of scooters. The list of scooters is very long.
Lovato isn’t the only manufacturer that has a CNG scooter and there are a few more players that offer CNG kits for scooter, and many of them. There aren’t available as a factory fitted option and are made available as an after market option. It is available in the market and the dealer will do the fitting for you on your Activa or any other scooter that you possess.
The Honda Activa CNG that we rode was borrowed from Lovato. The company offered us one of their test scooters. We will try to review other CNG kits also that are available in the market. For that we will require some more time.
Honda Activa CNG Design
There is no change in the design of the scooter and it looks the same. As this was a scooter from the brand, they had stuck multiple branding of it. The green colour you see in the images is that of the scooter but it is all stickering job from Lovato. For a regular buyer, it will not be done. Your original scooter colour will be retained. The Activa CNG will at the most get a CNG badge, if you wish to add that. There shall be no other difference in the Honda Activa CNG scooter.
The Honda Activa that we rode was borrowed from Lovato. The scooter has everything intact at the same place. The under seat storage is now smaller as the CNG kit meters are placed under the seat. The CNG kits are placed underneath the handlebar. There are two small tanks that are fitted there. Each one houses 1 kilo of CNG in it. That totals to 2 kilograms of CNG. Each kilo will go up to 60 kilometres. This makes the total range to 120 kilometres.
Honda Activa CNG Video Review
We have also shot a video of the Honda Activa CNG Review. If you wish to see the video review, click on the video image to play it. Or you can even visit our YouTube.com/MotorOctane for the video if needed.
Honda Activa CNG Scooter Price in India
CNG Kit for Two Wheelers
VariantPrice
MRPINR 15,000
As CNG is more affordable, the running cost of the Activa CNG scooter will be lower. The CNG Activa‘s price hasn’t been disclosed yet. These will be made by an Iranian CNG kitmanufacturer in Pune. This will be approved by the ARAI. At the moment, it is a bit too early to state the exact price of the kit. In the next 15 days, we shall be sharing the official Activa CNG kit pricing. This kit is sold by Lovato and it is priced at INR 15,000. Both the brands are selling their scooter CNG kits for Rs 15,000 approximately.
The CNG kits are approved by the government, as they have been certified by ARAI (Automotive Reseach Authority of India). The kit consists of two cylinders that can each have 1 kg of CNG in it. The total range of the CNG scooter kit for Activa is 120 kms.
The Honda Activa CNG is exactly like the regular Activa. The scooter showcased in the images is green and white, however in reality there won’t be any differences in the design. The Activa 3G will be made available in the same colours and design. The features too will remain the same. All you have to do is get an aftermarket fitment done. The space for your knees reduces as the tanks are fitted there.
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Honda Activa CNG Performance
There is a difference in the performance. The CNG scooter isn’t as quick as the normal Activa and so it is a bit of difficult to overtake. One can comfortably cruise but to overtake it does need planning. At the same time, the front end of the scooter becomes heavy, so to turn at low speeds and even handling is affected with the CNG kit. This makes the scooter go a tad slower and affect its handling also. Making fast turns is difficult as the scooter isn’t fast and then even if you gather speed, you will loose balance as the front is heavy with the cylinders.
Honda Activa CNG scooter Mileage
Honda Activa CNG Mileage
EngineMileage
Activa CNG80 km/kg
The Honda Activa 3G that runs on petrol returns around 50 km/l. The running cost of petrol Activa is INR 1.3 per km in Delhi. While on Honda Activa CNG it will be 61p. the staff at Domino’s have got these scooters for their feedback and this is free of cost. The Activa will run for 120kms with the 1.2 kg tank. The running cost of the Activa CNG is much lesser as CNG is cheaper. There will be two cylinders on the scooter, each will have 0.6 kilogram capacity. This is so cheap.
Lovato CNG Kit for scooters is safe?
The testing has been fine. The ARAI has passed it and so it is getting into real world testing. All the kits that will be sold shall be approved by the ARAI itself. Honda Activa CNG is now on sale, not directly. The Honda Activa 3G can be bought through a dealer and CNG kit can be fitted on it. The Honda Activa CNG will be a great value for money scooter. It is safe enough, there is not much of an issue with the scooter and it seems to be well insulated. So there isn’t a major issue with this.
Other scooters with CNG:
Hero Duet
Mahindra Gusto and Gusto 125
Hero Maestro Edge
Suzuki Let’s
Hero Pleasure
Yamaha Ray
Honda Dio
Mahindra Duro
Suzuki Access
Suzuki Swish
TVS Jupiter
TVS Scooty Zest
Vespa 125cc
Yamaha Alpha
Yamaha Fascino
Honda Activa 3G
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Summary
Honda Activa CNG is a good option only if you have a lot of riding to do. Else, the regular scooter is good enough for daily commute.
