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Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

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
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Dominar 4005
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V44
  • Most powerBajaj Dominar 40040 PS
  • Most pulling powerBajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YZF-R15 V4~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R15 V4~440 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedBajaj Dominar 400158 km/h
  • Lowest seatBajaj Dominar 400800 mm
  • Most ground clearanceYamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Bajaj Dominar 40040 PS
Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS

Torque

Bajaj Dominar 40035 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm

Power to weight

Bajaj Dominar 400207 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t

Engine size

Bajaj Dominar 400373 cc
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc

Fuel average

Bajaj Dominar 40027 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l

On a full tank

Bajaj Dominar 400351 km
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km

Top speed

Bajaj Dominar 400158 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h

Weight

Bajaj Dominar 400193 kg
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg

Seat height

Bajaj Dominar 400800 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm

Ground clearance

Bajaj Dominar 400157 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBajaj Dominar 400Yamaha YZF-R15 V4
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBajaj · IndiaYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeCruiserSports
Fuel average~27 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank13 L11 L
On a full tank~351 km~440 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc155 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,800 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight207 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed158 km/h140 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)142 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm815 mm
Ground clearance157 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,453 mm1,325 mm
Length × width × height—1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 230Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock

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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Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 does around 40 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Bajaj Dominar 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Bajaj Dominar 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,800 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Bajaj Dominar 400 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Bajaj Dominar 400 about 193 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Bajaj Dominar 400 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4: which should I buy?

Buy Bajaj Dominar 400 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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