Comparing the Bajaj Dominar 250 and the Nightster side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Bajaj Dominar 250 is available at ₹191,653, while the Nightster is priced at ₹1,351,000. On the engine front, the Bajaj Dominar 250 comes with a 248.77 cc unit compared to the Nightster's 975 cc, producing 19.85 kW (27 PS) @ 8,500 rpm and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 35.03 Kmpl for the Bajaj Dominar 250 versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid‑cooled | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 248.77 cc | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve, Twin Spark, FI | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 19.85 kW (27 PS) @ 8,500 rpm | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 23.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 L | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 35.03 Kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 180 | 221 |
| Seat Height | 800 | 705 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 300 mm Disc with Abs | Disc |
| Front Suspension | USD telescopic fork, 43 mm | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc with Abs | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox mono-shock, 110 mm travel | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80–17 Tubeless | 100/90‑19 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70–17 Tubeless | 150/80-16 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Bias‑ply tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Full‑LED with AHO | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V, 8 Ah VRLA | — |
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| Cluster | Digital LCD w/ turn-by-turn navigation | Semi‑digital (Std), Digital (Special) |
| Color Options | Canyon RedSparkling BlackCitrus Rush | Vivid BlackDark Billiard GrayWhiskey FireSnake Venom |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 181460 | STD | 1454000 Special | 1538000 |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6‑speed manual (w/ slipper clutch) | 6‑speed manual |
