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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Bajaj Dominar 400

Bajaj Dominar 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 193 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R5
  2. Bajaj Dominar 4001
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestKTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Dominar 400800 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Bajaj Dominar 40040 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Bajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Dominar 400373 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

Bajaj Dominar 400158 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Dominar 400193 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Dominar 400800 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Dominar 400KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeCruiserStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L16 L
On a full tank~351 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc1301 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed158 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height800 mm835 mm
Ground clearance157 mm—
Wheelbase1,453 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Bajaj Dominar 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Dominar 400 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Dominar 400 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R weighs about 189 kg and Bajaj Dominar 400 about 193 kg, so KTM 1290 Super Duke R is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Dominar 400 or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Dominar 400 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most power, most pulling power matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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