Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Jawa 42

Should you buy Bajaj Dominar 250 or Jawa 42 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Bajaj Dominar 250 price in Delhi is Rs 186496 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Jawa 42 price in Delhi is Rs 172942 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Dominar 250 makes 27 PS and 23.5 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of 42 stand at 27.32 PS and 26.84 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Dominar 250 in 3 colours whereas the Jawa 42 comes in 14 colours. Out of 78 user reviews, 42 scores 4.3 whereas the Bajaj Dominar 250 tallies 4.1 out of 5 based on 140 user reviews..The Bajaj Dominar 250 Mileage is around 35.03 kmpl, while the Jawa 42 Mileage is around 33 kmpl.

Dominar 250 vs 42

Key Highlights	Dominar 250	42
Mileage (City)	35.03 kmpl	33 kmpl
Max Power	27 PS @ 8500 rpm	27.32 PS
Body Type	Sports Tourer Bikes	Roadster Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve, Liquid Cooled, Twin Spark, FI	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

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Basic Information	Bajaj Dominar 250	Jawa 42
On-Road Price	Rs.2.18 Lakh onwards	Rs.1.98 Lakh onwards
Mileage (City)	35.03 kmpl	33 kmpl
Max Power	27 PS @ 8500 rpm	27.32 PS
User Rating	4.1 Based on Bajaj Dominar 250 Reviews	4.3 Based on Jawa 42 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Tourer Bikes	Roadster Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 6,295 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 5,731 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.11,942 Dominar 250 Insurance	Rs.11,598 42 Insurance
Colours	Citrus RushRacing RedSparkling Black	Vega White
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bajaj Dominar 250

Jawa 42

On-Road Price

Rs.2.18 Lakh onwards

Rs.1.98 Lakh onwards

Mileage (City)

35.03 kmpl

33 kmpl

Max Power

27 PS @ 8500 rpm

27.32 PS

User Rating

4.1

Based on Bajaj Dominar 250 Reviews

4.3

Based on Jawa 42 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Tourer Bikes

Roadster Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 6,295

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 5,731

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.11,942
Dominar 250 Insurance

Rs.11,598
42 Insurance

Colours

Citrus RushRacing RedSparkling Black

Vega White

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve, Liquid Cooled, Twin Spark, FI	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Displacement	248.77 cc	294.72 cc
No. of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet, Multiplate with Assist & Slipper Clutch	-
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	-	76 mm
Stroke	-	65 mm
Compression Ratio	-	11:1
Emission Type	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque	23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm	26.84 Nm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve, Liquid Cooled, Twin Spark, FI

Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

Displacement

248.77 cc

294.72 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Roadside Assistance	-	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter	Digital	-
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

Digital

Roadside Assistance

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Fuel Gauge	Digital	-

Features and Safety

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Performance
City Mileage	35.03 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage	33.99 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	35.03 kmpl	33 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	5.60 Sec	-
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	7.92 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	6.88 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	10.92 Sec	-
Quarter Mile	17.70 Sec	-
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	18.50 Sec	-
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	31.53 Sec	-
Braking (100-0 Kmph)	51.58 Sec	-
Top Speed	120 kmph	130 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage

35.03 kmpl

Highway Mileage

33.99 kmpl

Overall Mileage

35.03 kmpl

33 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

5.60 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	13 L	12.5 L
Width	836 mm	-
Length	2156 mm	-
Height	1112 mm	-
Saddle Height	800 mm	788 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	-
Wheelbase	1453 mm	1369 mm
Kerb Weight	180 kg	182 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

13 L

12.5 L

Width

836 mm

Length

2156 mm

Height

1112 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
LED Taillights	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

LED Taillights

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	300 mm	280 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	230 mm	240 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

300 mm

280 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

230 mm

240 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Beam Type Perimeter Frame	Double Cradle

Underpinnings

Frame

Beam Type Perimeter Frame

Double Cradle

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Bajaj Dominar 250
- Tractable and refined engine, silky smooth gearbox
- Well-balanced suspension provides a comfortable ride even on bad roads
- Excellent brakes that offer good bite, feedback and progression
Jawa 42
- Motor feels a lot more usable, with the torque spread evenly across the rev range. This helps in riding at moderate speeds at a gear higher, which wasn’t possible earlier
- Improved overall quality, with good attention-to-detail elements like logo on the rim stickers
- Is one of the lightest in segment, so moving around in traffic of tight parking spaces is easy

Bajaj Dominar 250
- The bike feels a bit slow and underpowered below 5500rpm
- Tyres are good but not super grippy
- Heaviest bike in the 250cc segment
Jawa 42
- The wide, low handlebars along with the high footpegs give off an unnatural riding posture
- Stiff suspension results in the rider being thrown off while going over sharp bumps

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User Reviews of Comparison

Dominar 250
42

M
manish on Apr 13, 2025
4.7
Power with Comfort
It was made for long touring. Bike suspension and seats are very comfortable in long ride it gives so much comfort and in pickup it was also very good you won't feel under powered in highway . In styling it was also very attractive its muscular look with broad road presence makes it very much attractive.
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surendira on Dec 29, 2024
3.7
When I bought first time
When I bought first time it was so cool and gives me more what I expected. later I feel milage dropping even though on good service, it's feel okay for me now, gives me good comfort seating and good performance. Good for long traveling feels like sitting on sofa and I'd prefer Bajaj dominor 400 for preference. Comparative to all other bikes it gives to good feel maintain bike of you are buying this. Recharge oil properly. Clear your bike regularly and maintain regular chain cleaning and lubricating. When I bought first time it gives my around 40/liter for milage. Now it's about 30 to 35 on cities. If you are looking for good budget friendly with good approach dominor 250 is preferable with no doubt.
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sowmiya on Dec 28, 2024
5.0
Dominor 250 is my favourite bike.
Dominor 250 is my fav bike . I am very comfortable with my bike.. and I love that bike style and sounds. I am very comfortable to long drive and comfortable hills drive. Mileage is good. Maintanance is very less then amount. I am service my bike in every 10000 kms . So my bike is good and very perfect bike to long drive. I love you dominar.
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gladson on Dec 28, 2024
4.0
Domi 250cc
The Bajaj Dominar 250 is a great option for those looking for a powerful, feature-rich, and affordable touring bike. Its smooth engine and comfortable ergonomics make it perfect for long rides. However, it may not be the best choice for off-road enthusiasts or those seeking a more agile bike. Overall, a solid choice for beginners and experienced riders alike!
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puppala on Dec 25, 2024
5.0
Super and good vehicle
This vehicle is very nice, and it's very comfortable to me.iam reviewing it 10/10.iam using this vehicle since 1 year and 6months. It's mileage is around 35. And I prefer it everyone. The Bajaj dominar 250 is very good looking and sport vehicle. It's speed also good for drive. It will also support off road
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Bajaj Dominar 250 Reviews

Dominar 250 Reviews

A
akshit on Apr 16, 2025
4.5
Speedy Bike
A good bike under this price range. We will accept this bike for mileage and speed tork is also better. This bike is more better if this service is good . After sale service need to be better performance. Color and features also good and best for my side. My one of the favourite bike jawa 42 and other 42 segments.
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mankirat on Apr 14, 2025
3.8
I own this bike since 2022
I own this bike since 2022 it was fun to ride it but also had some flaws with its transmission whenever i used to down shift to 2nd or first gear it stops the engine I went to service station several times but it used to stop just for some days. Other than this it is a good bike to ride in city and very comfortable for long rides. And parts are not easily available.
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shastri on Apr 07, 2025
5.0
Good features
This bike is very good and deals with good quality riding experience and a great comfort . And very good quality of breaking and acceleration system and contains a good combination of power and performance. And it is a good motor bike in budget and style . Royal enfield is a good establish company which makes good and powerful engines
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ronit on Apr 04, 2025
4.2
Performance
Very good performance at this price range & comfort is quite good... overall looks are good seat a disadvantage is the seat height moreover about the pillion comfort is great if I'm the pillion no doubt I would choose this bike as my primary bike... and the good part is it isn't really heat as much as bullet 350
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aditya on Mar 16, 2025
4.2
It's good until you are not beigner
The Jawa 42 blends classic charm with a sporty touch. Its 293cc engine offers smooth power, but mileage is around 30-34 kmpl. The low seat height makes it easy to handle, though the stiff suspension can be harsh. Build quality issues and limited service centers affect maintenance. A stylish but high-maintenance choice.
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Jawa 42 Reviews

42 Reviews

FAQs on Bajaj Dominar 250 and Jawa 42

Q) Which bike is better Bajaj Dominar 250 or Jawa 42?

A) As per our average user rating, Bajaj Dominar 250 has a score of 4.1/5 while Jawa 42 has rate of 4.3 /5.

Q) Which bike among Bajaj Dominar 250 and Jawa 42 is cheaper?

A) Bajaj Dominar 250 price starts at Rs 186496 & Jawa 42 price starts at Rs 172942 in Delhi . Jawa 42 is cheaper between these.

Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Jawa 42

Dominar 250 vs 42