Bajaj Dominar 400 vs TVS Apache RTX

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

Bajaj Auto

Dominar 400

From ₹2.08 Lakh

Dominar 400 version

Full Dominar 400 page Change

TVS Motor

Apache RTX

From ₹1.99 Lakh

Apache RTX version

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Bajaj Dominar 400Dominar 400 · ₹2.08 Lakh

Only differences

TVS Apache RTXApache RTX Base · ₹1.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Dominar 400: ₹2.08 Lakh Apache RTX: ₹1.99 Lakh (ahead) Apache RTX ₹8,770 cheaper

Braking Dominar 400: Dual-channel ABS Apache RTX: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage Dominar 400: 27 kmpl Apache RTX: 32 kmpl (ahead) Claimed

Power Dominar 400: 40.6 PS (ahead) Apache RTX: 36 PS Torque 33.2 vs 28.5 Nm

Weight Dominar 400: 190 kg Apache RTX: 180 kg Seat height 800 vs 835 mm

Versions Dominar 400: 1 Apache RTX: 3 (ahead)

Pick the Dominar 400 for more power.

Pick the Apache RTX for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹2.08 Lakh

₹1.99 Lakh

On-road in

₹2.36 Lakh

₹2.26 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹3,962 a month

₹3,801 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

40.6 PS

36 PS

Torque

33.2 Nm

28.5 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

27 kmpl

32 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid cooled, single cylinder, DOHC

Single cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve

Displacement (cc)

349.13 cc

299 cc

Compression Ratio

12.2:1

11.6:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6-speed manual

Clutch

Wet multiplate, assist and slipper

Assist and slipper clutch

Drive Type

Chain drive

Bore x Stroke

Not listed

78 mm x 62.6 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 320 mm

Disc, 320 mm, radial caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 230 mm

Disc, 240 mm, floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS

Dual-channel ABS

Wheel Type

Alloy, 17-inch front & rear

Alloy, 19-inch front / 17-inch rear

Front Tyre Size

110/70-R17

110/80-19

Rear Tyre Size

150/60-R17

150/70-17

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Telescopic, 43mm USD fork, 135mm travel

41mm USD forks

Rear Suspension

Multi-step adjustable monoshock with Nitrox, 110mm stroke

Monoshock absorber

Frame Type

Beam type perimeter frame

Steel trellis frame

Wheelbase (mm)

1,453 mm

1,430 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

157 mm

200 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2,151 mm

Not listed

Width (mm)

834 mm

Not listed

Height (mm)

1,243 mm

Not listed

Seat Height (mm)

800 mm

835 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

190 kg

180 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

13 litres

12.5 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Digital, bonded speedo with turn-by-turn indicator

5-inch TFT digital

Bluetooth/Navigation

Yes, turn-by-turn navigation

Yes on top trim: turn-by-turn navigation, map mirroring, GoPro control

USB Charging

Yes, front

Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Road, Rain, Sport, Off-Road

4 modes: Urban, Tour, Rally, and a fourth mode sources call either Road or Rain

Traction Control

Yes, switchable

Yes

Cruise Control

Not available

Available

Quickshifter

Not listed

Standard on Top/BTO trims, not on the base trim

Tyre Pressure Monitoring

Not listed

Optional

Windscreen

Not listed

Yes, manually adjustable

Lights

Headlight

Full LED with Auto Headlamp On

LED with DRL

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Split seat

Stepped pillion seat

Choice

Versions

1 version

3 versions

Price range

₹2.08 Lakh

₹1.99 Lakh – ₹2.34 Lakh

Colours

2 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 400₹2.08 Lakh Apache RTX Base₹1.99 Lakh Apache RTX ₹8,770 less

On-road price in six cities

Dominar 400 Dominar 400 against Apache RTX Apache RTX Base

City	Dominar 400	Apache RTX	Gap
Mumbai	₹2.44 Lakh	₹2.32 Lakh	Apache RTX ₹11,966 less
Pune	₹2.44 Lakh	₹2.32 Lakh	Apache RTX ₹11,966 less
New Delhi	₹2.36 Lakh	₹2.26 Lakh	Apache RTX ₹9,621 less
Bengaluru	₹2.57 Lakh	₹2.46 Lakh	Apache RTX ₹10,498 less
Chennai	₹2.44 Lakh	₹2.34 Lakh	Apache RTX ₹9,971 less
Hyderabad	₹2.57 Lakh	₹2.4 Lakh	Apache RTX ₹16,483 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 400 or the Apache RTX?

The Apache RTX, by ₹8,770 on the versions compared here: Dominar 400 Dominar 400 at ₹2.08 Lakh against Apache RTX Apache RTX Base at ₹1.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.36 Lakh against ₹2.26 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Apache RTX claims 32 kmpl against 27 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Dominar 400 Dominar 400 makes 40.6 PS and 33.2 Nm and the Apache RTX Apache RTX Base makes 36 PS and 28.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,962 a month for the Dominar 400 and ₹3,801 for the Apache RTX, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.