Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Hero Xpulse 210

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 210

From ₹1.67 Lakh

Xpulse 210 version

Full Xpulse 210 page Change

Bajaj Dominar 250Dominar 250 · ₹1.87 Lakh

Only differences

Hero Xpulse 210Xpulse 210 Base · ₹1.67 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Dominar 250: ₹1.87 Lakh Xpulse 210: ₹1.67 Lakh (ahead) Xpulse 210 ₹20,090 cheaper

Braking Dominar 250: Dual-channel ABS Xpulse 210: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage Dominar 250: 35.03 kmpl Xpulse 210: 40 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Dominar 250: 27 PS (ahead) Xpulse 210: 24.6 PS Torque 23.5 vs 20.7 Nm

Weight Dominar 250: 180 kg Xpulse 210: 165 kg Seat height 800 vs 835 mm

Versions Dominar 250: 1 Xpulse 210: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Dominar 250 for more power.

Pick the Xpulse 210 for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.87 Lakh

₹1.67 Lakh

On-road in

₹2.12 Lakh

₹1.9 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹3,567 a month

₹3,197 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

27 PS

24.6 PS

Torque

23.5 Nm

20.7 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

35.03 kmpl

40 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI

Displacement (cc)

248.8 cc

210 cc

Compression Ratio

11.9:1

12.0:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6-speed manual

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

Clutch

Wet multiplate, assist and slipper

Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch

Drive Type

Chain drive

Chain Drive

Bore x Stroke

Not listed

73.0 mm x 50.0 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 300 mm

Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 230 mm

Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS

Single Channel ABS (Base) / Dual Channel ABS with switchable Off-Road & Rally modes (Top)

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 / Tubeless

Rear Tyre Size

130/70-17

120/80-18 Tube-Type / Tubeless

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Telescopic, 37mm USD fork, 135mm travel

41 mm Long-travel Telescopic Fork (210 mm travel; adjustable on Pro)

Rear Suspension

Multi-step adjustable monoshock with Nitrox, 110mm stroke

Monoshock with progressive linkage (205 mm travel)

Frame Type

Beam type perimeter frame

Tubular Steel Trellis/Cradle Chassis

Wheelbase (mm)

1,453 mm

1435 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

157 mm

220 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2,156 mm

2240 mm

Width (mm)

836 mm

860 mm

Height (mm)

1,112 mm

1320 mm

Seat Height (mm)

800 mm

835 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

180 kg

165 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

13 litres

13.5 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Digital, bonded speedo with turn-by-turn indicator

4.2-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Connectivity (Top) / LCD Display (Base)

Bluetooth/Navigation

Yes, turn-by-turn navigation

Not listed

USB Charging

Yes, front

Yes (Fast-charging USB-C port near cockpit)

Bluetooth Connectivity

Not listed

Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, and notification support)

Navigation

Not listed

Yes (Turn-by-Turn & Map Navigation via Hero Connected 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 Twin Projector Headlamp with LED DRL

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Stepped seat

One-piece enduro/touring bench seat

Under-Seat Storage

Not listed

Minimal tool kit only (Rear luggage rack standard)

Choice

Versions

1 version

2 versions

Price range

₹1.87 Lakh

₹1.67 Lakh – ₹1.76 Lakh

Colours

3 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 210 Top₹1.76 Lakh Xpulse 210 ₹10,872 less

On-road price in six cities

Dominar 250 Dominar 250 against Xpulse 210 Xpulse 210 Base

City	Dominar 250	Xpulse 210	Gap
Mumbai	₹2.18 Lakh	₹1.95 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹22,641 less
Pune	₹2.18 Lakh	₹1.95 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹22,641 less
New Delhi	₹2.12 Lakh	₹1.9 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹22,038 less
Bengaluru	₹2.31 Lakh	₹2.07 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹24,047 less
Chennai	₹2.2 Lakh	₹1.97 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹22,842 less
Hyderabad	₹2.25 Lakh	₹2.02 Lakh	Xpulse 210 ₹23,444 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 210?

The Xpulse 210, by ₹20,090 on the versions compared here: Dominar 250 Dominar 250 at ₹1.87 Lakh against Xpulse 210 Xpulse 210 Base at ₹1.67 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.12 Lakh against ₹1.9 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Xpulse 210 claims 40 kmpl against 35.03 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 210 Xpulse 210 Base makes 24.6 PS and 20.7 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,567 a month for the Dominar 250 and ₹3,197 for the Xpulse 210, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.