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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs TVS Apache RTR 310 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. Bajaj Dominar 4002
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3102
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 310~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Dominar 400~351 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Dominar 400800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Bajaj Dominar 40040 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Bajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Dominar 400373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Dominar 40027 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

On a full tank

Bajaj Dominar 400351 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—

Top speed

Bajaj Dominar 400158 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Dominar 400193 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Dominar 400800 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Dominar 400157 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Dominar 400TVS Apache RTR 310Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaTVS · IndiaSuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeCruiserStreetAdventure
Fuel average~27 km/l~30 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L11 L20 L
On a full tank~351 km~330 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc312 cc776 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed158 km/h150 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm800 mm855 mm
Ground clearance157 mm180 mm220 mm
Wheelbase1,453 mm1,358 mm1,570 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-21 / 150/70-17

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
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Dominar 400 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 does around 30 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Bajaj Dominar 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Dominar 400 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 310 makes 35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Dominar 400 or TVS Apache RTR 310?

TVS Apache RTR 310 weighs about 169 kg and Bajaj Dominar 400 about 193 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 310 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Dominar 400 or TVS Apache RTR 310: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Dominar 400 if you care most about goes furthest on a tank, lowest seat. Buy TVS Apache RTR 310 if best fuel average, lightest 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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