Comparing the Bajaj Dominar 400 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 400 is available at ₹238,682, while the Suzuki GSX‑8R is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Bajaj Dominar 400 comes with a 349.13 cc unit compared to the Suzuki GSX‑8R's 776 cc, producing 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm and 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm respectively. 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 | 349.13 cc | 776 cc |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, DOHC, 4‑valve, Fuel Injected | 4-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC, 8-valve |
| Power | 40.6 PS @ 9000 rpm | 82 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 L | 14L |
| Mileage | — | 23 km/l |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 230 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 190 | 205 |
| Seat Height | 800 | 810 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual‑channel ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc (320 mm) with dual-channel ABS | Dual 310 mm discs, radial-mount 4-piston calipers |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, 43 mm USD Fork, Wheel Travel - 135 mm | Showa SFF-BP 43 mm upside-down fork |
| Rear Brake | Disc (230 mm) with dual-channel ABS | Single 240 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-step Adjustable Mono Shock with Nitrox, Wheel Travel - 110 mm | Showa link-type mono-shock, preload adjustable |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 110/70‑17 tubeless | 120/70 ZR17 (Tubeless) |
| Rear Tyre | 150/60‑17 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 Auto Headlamp On (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 | Bonded digital LCD with turn‑by‑turn navigation | 5-inch full-colour TFT display (Bluetooth-enabled, multiple ride modes, traction control, gear indicator) |
| Color Options | Aurora GreenCharcoal Black | 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 | 203214 | Standard | 988551 | Single variant (Dual-channel ABS, bi-directional quick-shifter, ride-modes) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | 6‑speed manual (with slipper clutch) | 6-speed, bi-directional quick-shifter, assist & slipper clutch |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 2 |
