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Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Honda XR300L

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Dominar 250
Honda XR300L

Bajaj Auto

Dominar 250

From ₹1.87 Lakh

Full Dominar 250 page Change

Honda

XR300L

From ₹1.83 Lakh

Full XR300L page Change
Bajaj Dominar 250Dominar 250 · ₹1.87 Lakh
Honda XR300LStandard · ₹1.83 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Dominar 250: ₹1.87 Lakh XR300L: ₹1.83 Lakh (ahead) XR300L ₹3,835 cheaper
Braking Dominar 250: Dual-channel ABS XR300L: Not listed
Mileage Dominar 250: 35.03 kmpl XR300L: Not published Claimed
Power Dominar 250: 27 PS XR300L: Not published

Pick the XR300L for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.87 Lakh
₹1.83 Lakh
On-road in
₹2.12 Lakh
₹2.08 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹5,642 a month
₹5,530 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
27 PS
Not listed
Torque
23.5 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
35.03 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Not listed
Dual-sport motorcycle
Ex-showroom Price (Bengaluru)
Not listed
Rs 1,83,000
Booking Status
Not listed
Pre-booking open at Honda BigWing dealerships
Delivery Timeline
Not listed
Full specifications unlock in Q3 FY 2026-27, with deliveries commencing shortly after
Unveiled
Not listed
24 July 2026
Manufacturing
Not listed
Made in India
Positioning
Not listed
Honda's dual-purpose adventure motorcycle, sitting below the XR300 Rally

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC
Single-cylinder, air-cooled with oil cooler
Displacement
248.8 cc
293.5 cc
Compression Ratio
11.9:1
Not listed
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Not listed
Gearbox
6-speed manual
Not listed
Clutch
Wet multiplate, assist and slipper
Not listed
Drive Type
Chain drive
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 300 mm
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS
Not listed
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Wire-spoke
Front Tyre Size
100/80-17
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
130/70-17
Not listed
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Dual-purpose
Front Brake
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake
Not listed
Disc
ABS
Not listed
2-channel, switchable
Front Wheel Size
Not listed
21 inch
Rear Wheel Size
Not listed
18 inch

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm USD fork, 135mm travel
Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension
Multi-step adjustable monoshock with Nitrox, 110mm stroke
Gas-charged Pro-link monoshock
Frame Type
Beam type perimeter frame
Not listed
Wheelbase
1,453 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
157 mm
Not listed
Suspension Travel
Not listed
Long-travel at both ends

Dimensions

Length
2,156 mm
Not listed
Width
836 mm
Not listed
Height
1,112 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
800 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
180 kg
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 litres
7.8 L

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Digital, bonded speedo with turn-by-turn indicator
Not listed
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes, front
Not listed
Type
Not listed
LCD

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Road, Rain, Sport and Off-Road
Not listed
Traction Control
Yes
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
Cruise Control
Not available
Not listed
ABS
Not listed
2-channel, rear ABS can be switched off

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with Auto Headlamp On
Not listed
Taillight
LED
Not listed
Turn Indicators
LED
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Stepped seat
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.87 Lakh
₹1.83 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
2 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 Standard₹1.83 Lakh XR300L ₹3,835 less

On-road price by city

Dominar 250 Dominar 250 against XR300L Standard

CityDominar 250XR300LGap
Mumbai₹2.18 Lakh₹2.14 LakhXR300L ₹4,322 less
Pune₹2.18 Lakh₹2.14 LakhXR300L ₹4,322 less
New Delhi₹2.12 Lakh₹2.08 LakhXR300L ₹4,207 less
Bengaluru₹2.31 Lakh₹2.26 LakhXR300L ₹4,590 less
Chennai₹2.2 Lakh₹2.15 LakhXR300L ₹4,360 less
Hyderabad₹2.25 Lakh₹2.21 LakhXR300L ₹4,475 less
Ahmedabad₹2.09 Lakh₹2.04 LakhXR300L ₹4,130 less
Kolkata₹2.16 Lakh₹2.12 LakhXR300L ₹4,284 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 XR300L?

The XR300L, by ₹3,835 on the versions compared here: Dominar 250 Dominar 250 at ₹1.87 Lakh against XR300L Standard at ₹1.83 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.12 Lakh against ₹2.08 Lakh.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,642 a month for the Dominar 250 and ₹5,530 for the XR300L, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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