Comparing the Bajaj Dominar 250 and the Suzuki GSX‑8R 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 Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Dominar 250 comes with a 248.77 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 19.85 kW (27 PS) @ 8,500 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 35.03 Kmpl for the Bajaj Dominar 250 versus 23 km/l for the Suzuki GSX‑8R. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Liquid‑cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 248.77 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve, Twin Spark, FI | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 19.85 kW (27 PS) @ 8,500 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 23.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 L | 14L |
| Mileage | 35.03 Kmpl | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 180 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 800 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual-channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | 300 mm Disc with Abs | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | USD telescopic fork, 43 mm | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | 230 mm Disc with Abs | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Nitrox mono-shock, 110 mm travel | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80–17 Tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 130/70–17 Tubeless | 180/55 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Cast aluminium alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | Full‑LED with AHO | LED (projector-style, vertically stacked) |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12 V, 8 Ah VRLA | 12 V, 8 Ah (Maintenance-free) |
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| Cluster | Digital LCD w/ turn-by-turn navigation | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Canyon RedSparkling BlackCitrus Rush | Metallic Triton BlueMetallic Matt Sword SilverMetallic Matt Black No 2 |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, ride modes, traction control, TFT display |
| Drive Modes | — | Active, Basic, Comfort |
| Final Drive Type | — | chain |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| On-Road Price (Subsidy Adjusted, ₹) | — | 1132094 |
| Price Variants | STD | 181460 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6‑speed manual (w/ slipper clutch) | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
