Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Jawa 42

Should you buy Bajaj Dominar 400 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 400 price in Delhi is Rs 230815 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Jawa 42 price in Delhi is Rs 198142 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Dominar 400 makes 40 PS and 35 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 400 in 2 colours whereas the Jawa 42 comes in 8 colours. Out of 20 user reviews, 42 scores 4.2 whereas the Bajaj Dominar 400 tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 263 user reviews..TheBajaj Dominar 400 Mileage is around 27 kmpl, while the Jawa 42 Mileage is around 33 kmpl.

Dominar 400 vs 42

Key Highlights	Dominar 400	42
Mileage (Overall)	27 kmpl	33 kmpl
Max Power	40 PS @ 8800 rpm	27.32 PS
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, FI	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

Add bike
VS
×
Brand / Model
Variant
Bajaj Dominar 400
Rs2.31 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
View May Offers
VS
Add bike
×
Brand / Model
Variant
Jawa 42
Rs1.98 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
View May Offers
Add bike
×
Brand / Model
Variant

Bajaj Dominar 400
Bajaj Dominar 400 STD
2.31 Lakh^*
View May Offers
VS
Jawa 42
Jawa 42 Dual Tone
1.98 Lakh^*
View May Offers

Hide common feature

*Ex-showroom price in Delhi

Basic Information	Bajaj Dominar 400	Jawa 42
On-Road Price	Rs.2.71 Lakh onwards	Rs.2.30 Lakh onwards
Mileage (Overall)	27 kmpl	33 kmpl
Max Power	40 PS @ 8800 rpm	27.32 PS
User Rating	4.3 Based on 263 Reviews	4.2 Based on 20 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 7,831 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 6,296 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.21,460 Dominar 400 Insurance	Rs.12,873 42 Insurance
Colours	Aurora GreenCharcoal Black	All star BlackOrion RedOrion RedSirius WhiteSirius WhiteCosmic Carbon+1 More
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available
View More

Basic Information

Bajaj Dominar 400

Jawa 42

On-Road Price

Rs.2.71 Lakh onwards

Rs.2.30 Lakh onwards

Mileage (Overall)

27 kmpl

33 kmpl

Max Power

40 PS @ 8800 rpm

27.32 PS

User Rating

4.3

Based on 263 Reviews

4.2

Based on 20 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 7,831

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 6,296

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.21,460
Dominar 400 Insurance

Rs.12,873
42 Insurance

Colours

Aurora GreenCharcoal Black

All star BlackOrion RedOrion RedSirius WhiteSirius White+1 More

Brochure

Download Brochure

Brochure not available

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, FI	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Displacement	373.3 cc	293 cc
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.	1	1
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder.	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	Wet, Multiplate with Assist & Slipper Clutch	-
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	76 mm
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	65 mm
Compression Ratio Reflects the ratio of the maximum volume in the cylinder (when the piston is at the bottom) to the minimum volume (when the piston is at the top) during the engine cycle. Higher compression ratios generally lead to more efficient combustion.	-	11:1
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	35 Nm @ 6500 rpm	26.84 Nm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
View More

Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

Single cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 Valve, Liquid Cooled, Triple Spark, FI

Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

Displacement

373.3 cc

293 cc

No. of Cylinders

Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.

Cooling System

Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	-	Analogue and Digital
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.	Digital	Analogue
Techometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.	Digital	-
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Gear Indicator, Trip Indicator, Tall Visor, Hand Guard, Engine Bash Plate, Leg Guard, Carrier + Back Stopper, Navigation Stay, Saddle Stay	Twin Exhaust
Seat Type	Split	Single
Clock	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	Yes	Yes
View More

Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Analogue and Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.

Digital

Analogue

Techometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Fuel Gauge	Digital	-
Adjustable Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	Gear Indicator, Trip Indicator, Tall Visor, Hand Guard, Engine Bash Plate, Leg Guard, Carrier + Back Stopper, Navigation Stay, Saddle Stay	Twin Exhaust

Features and Safety

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Adjustable Windscreen

Additional Features

This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.

Gear Indicator, Trip Indicator, Tall Visor, Hand Guard, Engine Bash Plate, Leg Guard, Carrier + Back Stopper, Navigation Stay, Saddle Stay

Twin Exhaust

Add another bikes to comparison

Yamaha MT 15 V2
Rs.1.97 - 2.04 Lakh^*
Add this bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
Rs.2.05 Lakh^*
Add this bike
Yamaha R15 V4
Rs.2.13 - 2.30 Lakh^*
Add this bike
Bajaj Pulsar NS200
Rs.1.82 Lakh^*
Add this bike
Yamaha R15S
Rs.1.94 Lakh^*
Add this bike

Mileage and Performance
Overall Mileage	27 kmpl	33 kmpl

Mileage and Performance

Overall Mileage

27 kmpl

33 kmpl

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	13 L	14 L
Width These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	863 mm	-
Length	2156 mm	-
Height	1243 mm	-
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	-	765 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	-
Wheelbase	1453 mm	1369 mm
Kerb Weight	193 kg	172 kg
View More

Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

13 L

14 L

Width

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

863 mm

Length

2156 mm

Height

1243 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	Halogen
Tail Light	LED	Bulb
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	Bulb
LED Tail Lights	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	No	No
View More

Electricals

Headlight

LED

Halogen

Tail Light

LED

Bulb

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

Bulb

LED Tail Lights

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	320 mm	280 mm
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	230 mm	280 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

320 mm

280 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

230 mm

280 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Beam type perimeter frame	Double Cradle

Underpinnings

Frame

Beam type perimeter frame

Double Cradle

Pros and Cons

Pros
Cons