Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Hero Xpulse 200 4V

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Auto

Dominar 250

From ₹1.87 Lakh

Dominar 250 version

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Hero MotoCorp

Xpulse 200 4V

From ₹1.48 Lakh

Xpulse 200 4V version

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Bajaj Dominar 250Dominar 250 · ₹1.87 Lakh

Only differences

Hero Xpulse 200 4VXpulse 200 4V (Standard) · ₹1.48 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Dominar 250: ₹1.87 Lakh Xpulse 200 4V: ₹1.48 Lakh (ahead) Xpulse 200 4V ₹38,608 cheaper

Braking Dominar 250: Dual-channel ABS (ahead) Xpulse 200 4V: Single-channel ABS

Mileage Dominar 250: 35.03 kmpl (ahead) Xpulse 200 4V: 32.9 kmpl Claimed

Power Dominar 250: 27 PS (ahead) Xpulse 200 4V: 18.9 PS Torque 23.5 vs 17.35 Nm

Weight Dominar 250: 180 kg Xpulse 200 4V: 158 kg Seat height 800 vs 825 mm

Versions Dominar 250: 1 Xpulse 200 4V: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Dominar 250 for dual-channel abs, better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the Xpulse 200 4V for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.87 Lakh

₹1.48 Lakh

On-road in

₹2.12 Lakh

₹1.7 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹3,567 a month

₹2,856 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

27 PS

18.9 PS

Torque

23.5 Nm

17.35 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

35.03 kmpl

32.9 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, SOHC, Oil-Cooled, FI

Displacement (cc)

248.8 cc

199.6 cc

Compression Ratio

11.9:1

10.0:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Oil Cooled

Gearbox

6-speed manual

5 Speed Manual (1D 4U)

Clutch

Wet multiplate, assist and slipper

Wet Multiplate Clutch

Drive Type

Chain drive

Chain Drive

Bore x Stroke

Not listed

66.5 mm x 57.5 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 300 mm

Single Petal Disc, 276 mm, 2-piston caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 230 mm

Single Petal Disc, 220 mm, 1-piston floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS

Single Channel ABS (3 ABS Modes: Road, Off-road, Rally)

Wheel Type

Alloy, 17-inch front & rear

Wire Spoke Wheels (21-inch Front / 18-inch Rear)

Front Tyre Size

100/80-17

90/90-21 Tube-Type (Dual Purpose)

Rear Tyre Size

130/70-17

120/80-18 Tube-Type (Dual Purpose)

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Telescopic, 37mm USD fork, 135mm travel

37 mm Telescopic Fork with anti-friction bush (190 mm travel / 250 mm on Pro)

Rear Suspension

Multi-step adjustable monoshock with Nitrox, 110mm stroke

Rectangular swingarm with monoshock (170 mm travel / 220 mm on Pro)

Frame Type

Beam type perimeter frame

Tubular Diamond Frame

Wheelbase (mm)

1,453 mm

1410 mm (1426 mm on Pro)

Ground Clearance (mm)

157 mm

220 mm (270 mm on Pro)

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2,156 mm

2222 mm

Width (mm)

836 mm

850 mm

Height (mm)

1,112 mm

1258 mm (1320 mm on Pro)

Seat Height (mm)

800 mm

825 mm (891 mm on Pro)

Kerb Weight (kg)

180 kg

158 kg (Std) / 159 kg (Pro)

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

13 litres

13.0 L (Reserve 2.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Digital, bonded speedo with turn-by-turn indicator

Fully Digital LCD Cluster with Gear Indicator & Eco Mode

Bluetooth/Navigation

Yes, turn-by-turn navigation

Not listed

USB Charging

Yes, front

Yes (Under-seat USB port)

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not listed

Yes (Bluetooth connectivity for Call alerts)

Navigation

Not listed

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Hero App)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Road, Rain, Sport and Off-Road

3 ABS Modes (Road, Off-Road, Rally)

Traction Control

Yes

Cruise Control

Not available

Quickshifter

Not listed

Lights

Headlight

Full LED with Auto Headlamp On

Full LED Projector Headlamp with circular DRL (65W/35W enhanced throw)

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

LED

Bulb / Halogen

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Stepped seat

One-piece flat enduro/rally bench seat

Under-Seat Storage

Not listed

Minimal tool kit only (Luggage plate on tail)

Choice

Versions

1 version

2 versions

Price range

₹1.87 Lakh

₹1.48 Lakh – ₹1.6 Lakh

Colours

3 colours

5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Dominar 250₹1.87 Lakh Xpulse 200 4V Pro₹1.6 Lakh Xpulse 200 4V ₹26,624 less

On-road price in six cities

Dominar 250 Dominar 250 against Xpulse 200 4V Xpulse 200 4V (Standard)

City	Dominar 250	Xpulse 200 4V	Gap
Mumbai	₹2.18 Lakh	₹1.74 Lakh	Xpulse 200 4V ₹43,511 less
Pune	₹2.18 Lakh	₹1.74 Lakh	Xpulse 200 4V ₹43,511 less
New Delhi	₹2.12 Lakh	₹1.7 Lakh	Xpulse 200 4V ₹42,353 less
Bengaluru	₹2.31 Lakh	₹1.85 Lakh	Xpulse 200 4V ₹46,213 less
Chennai	₹2.2 Lakh	₹1.76 Lakh	Xpulse 200 4V ₹43,897 less
Hyderabad	₹2.25 Lakh	₹1.8 Lakh	Xpulse 200 4V ₹45,055 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Dominar 250 or the Xpulse 200 4V?

The Xpulse 200 4V, by ₹38,608 on the versions compared here: Dominar 250 Dominar 250 at ₹1.87 Lakh against Xpulse 200 4V Xpulse 200 4V (Standard) at ₹1.48 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.12 Lakh against ₹1.7 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Dominar 250 claims 35.03 kmpl against 32.9 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Dominar 250 Dominar 250 makes 27 PS and 23.5 Nm and the Xpulse 200 4V Xpulse 200 4V (Standard) makes 18.9 PS and 17.35 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,567 a month for the Dominar 250 and ₹2,856 for the Xpulse 200 4V, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.