Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 | Comparison Review| ZigWheels.com
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2017
- Compare Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350
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The Dominar 400 is the first in a new family of motorcycles from Bajaj. It is also the largest displacement motorcycle from Bajaj, and its using this to cater to a more laid back style of motorcycling. While it isn’t a traditional cruiser, the Dominar is looking to meet the needs of those interested in the long haul and is dabbling a foot in in Royal Enfield territory. Given its price and displacement it’s the very popular Thunderbird 350 that’s in the Dominar’s sights. Can the Bajaj be a genuine alternative to the laid-back RE? We got the two motorcycles together to find out. - Авто та транспорт
A proud owner of RE classic here. If you're an owner too, you need to admit its an overpriced piece of metal. There are subjective reasons I went with RE but I am in no delusion about it. Almost every other bike in the price range is better than an RE.
Hardev Sra right.. RE must modernize their machines.. 350 cc engine but same old air cooling, no better torque and BHP..
im also a thunderbird user ,and i also think that the technology is outdated and the price is very high
Dude you're a rare breed.... You've said what most won't no matter what.
Respect.
Rahul Nair yes respect... But RE please try to give more to your customers.. If you don't then respect won't last longer.. No one gonna give their money away just for the word respect..
This mentality will help make better RE bikes. We all dream about RE bikes one time or the other but when there are better, cheaper and more modern choices , why choose RE? Its like they are dependent on their name for sales rather than competing with other manufacturers. Why they won't modernise their bikes is beyond me. Is it because people still buy them regardless of their outdated tech.
Once I want people to accept that there is no practical use of RE people buy it just because of the Thump
hahaha. And still RE managed to be in production for 65 or so years....
haha they wont accept it bro....then they will start talking about legacy ..not performance ..history not dynamics ....
Atleast RE have a legacy!! lol. No offence to Dominar Though.
Fuck the legacy we want comfort not that noisy annoying sound
Akash prajapati, bro i don't think RE came to your door step and begged you to buy their bike. They are not even publishing an ad in television to get customers. If you like Bajaj good for you, happy that you found the bike you like.
From this comparison video it is clear that
The Dominar has better :
1) Engine
2) Brakes
3) Clutch
4) Build quality
5) Riding comfort
6) Fueling system
7) 0 to 60
8) 0 to 100
9) Top speed
10) Headlamp
The Thunderbird has better :
1) Fuel tank capacity
Ishan Sanyal thunderbird has good pilion seat
Nicely written
Ha ha
Ishan Sanyal also D 400 has slipper clutch
Dominaar could only be ridden on expressways ,acc to the specifications, no doubt its wonderful bike but still in India constraints are there due to which it cannot be appreciated
video quality is not that great but happy to see kartikeya is back.
Rajendrasingh Parihar thanks for watching bro! Anything in specific you did not like?
screenplay is not up to mark compairing your other fetured videos..!!
No doubt about the fact that the Dominar 400 is a much better package than the RE Thunderbirds (3550 as well as 500)...
ExploratoryBehaviour 3550
3550 😂
ExploratoryBehaviour : hardly think so
ExploratoryBehaviour 350 hai chutiye 😂 😂 😂
Thats right.. How can they compare with dominar 😂😂
Dominar's the best
Thunderbird is bike you buy from Heart and not By mind..!!
Still heart falls for it.
Proud Owner Of Dominar 400...This bike is Amazing in city and in Highways too....Go For It... Don't be Dug Dug... Haathi Mat palo...
Chunkyy Bhatia Kutta paalo
Kutta nahi chita hai wo
@@mohammedabbas137 abey lowde uska opinion hai vo
chrome for dominar....!!! really brw
aman sams I know right! But don't diss it entirely ... check out chrome Diavel.
check out iceberg white diavel s
Haha I was laughing too
Hahahaa
damnnnn opened the video as soon as I saw karthik on it😍😍😍😍seeing your review after so long time
Anuj Agarwal Thanks bro! Hope to be more regular.
Greattttt video kartikeyaaa!
Love the energy and accent u bring to the content.
Keep up the good work Team ZigWheels.
eisar ayaz thank you for the compliment! Will pass it on. And, thank you for watching!
Even me I have a Thunderbird 350(marin)proud owner and my friend recently brought Dominar (ABS) but I do admit Dominar is one of the best bike from bajaj after 220 pulsar.Even the slipper clutch and braking power works awesomely. ON the highway both bikes are comfortable and cruise around very good but Dominar on off-road it is worst...I just rode for 10 mins on off-road road I felt tired and my arms were paining and that jathka feeling is worst..can't control the throttle on the worst conditions road...the the road we have here can't imagine..
Dominor is best in segment features & value for money
KL 46 then why after 3years it reselling value is low. Coz Bajaj build quality is good for 1st 2, 3 years after that 👎🏻
@@rajjiiva9084 bro what do you think is royal enfild himalayan give good performance after 3 to 4 years pliz tell 🙏
hello. I'm Kushal. I'm planning to buy dominor or thunderbird 350. my height is 6.2ft and I'm bulky. which of these two bike's would you suggest? or is there any other bike that you would suggest? please reply
Finally a good video comparing these 2 bikes, making things much clearer.
Whats the milege you guys got between the two and tank range, this is an essential stat for touring.
This is the first video that I have found sensible and unbiased in my bike hunt.
Nice to see you Karthik after long time...really a great fan of your reviews.
awesome comparison. great review.... very helpful. thankyou for the video sir.
Am using Thunderbird bike for 3yrs.When i bought it,the first year i was so disappointed bcz of the noise it produced when shifting gears.But apart from all i still enjoy the comfort of the bike,espically in highways.Definitely no bikes gives u comfort like thunderbird.After a year i seen the smoothness in the engine.Not a bad bike.If u r a slow and long rider i recommend thunderbird.If u need more power and speed go for dominor.
Both are different type of bikes like a sprinter and a marathon runner.Choose a bike according to ur need. Ride safe.God bless.
You didn't comment on the riding position. Is riding dominar for long hours as comfortable, especially for taller people?
Thanks I m going to buy dominar ASAP
Go for it
Better go for Honda CBR 250
Bhai Duke, um renegade bol deta Ninja 250 toh band ho gyi 300 aati hai and priced around 4.75 lakhs on road , see Price difference also matters apart from tht cbr could go upto 150kmph easily and gives u high engine refinement and luks u may consider controversial and cbr 250 mileage (30-35 kmpl)
Petrol price bhi dekho
Driving a cast Iron Royal Enfield electra 350 since 2006 when I didn’t even have a license. But now a days I highly doubt their build quality.
Motorcycling for some people is an extension of their ego and thereby comes the natural denial of the RE crowd that dominar is not a better bike. But putting aside everything else if we judge then Dominar is a far more safer, advance and reliable bike than the RE’s.
The ego projection is the sole reason that Royal Enfield has taken it’s Indian consumers as granted and at the same factory they are making Classic 350 , 500 with alloy wheels and Abs and are exporting them abroad rather than selling them in India.
The people at RE has drawn the graph that RE fanatic crowd will still continue to buy RE irrespective of all the problems that comes along with the large price tag and no VFM.
I love my Enfield but for long tours and highway rides I can say that Dominar is 100 times better and safer than any model of RE.
Hi.. Sir
Please suggest me
Between two 125 cc scooters...
Suzuki access 125 or honda activa 125.....
Main concern is performance with good mileage
....
Please reply asap
Pratul PiPLaNi Access 125 a better choice of the two
How much mileage can get on dominor 400
Very well defined these motorcycles
And so nicely explained .
Perfect review 👌👌👌
Missed you KARTHIKEY sir. Welcome back.👌🙋
Hi, I am 5'2" & 58KG's. . (Dominar 400 / RE Thunderbird 350) Can I REDUCE the bike height as well as the seat thickness with a total of 780 -785mm from 800mm of the bike ? (or even lesser in height) and could the bike be kept un-harmed ?
Ppl who lov to ride in a relaxed position and njoy the wind...go for RE....T-BIRD
Hey this is Karthikeyan from Auto Car, one of the best automobile reviewer!
Since you where talking mostly from the touring perspective , i didn't see you mentioning about mileage!! Not only RE Thunderbird has bigger tank it gives more Kmpl, which means more range of kms in one fillup. I think that should be accounted for in this comparison.
Was looking for the comparision between this 2 since long long time as i have been in a dilemma on which one to buy. Thank you ZigWheels for the comparision. (y) :)
honest review.. mine hav TB 350 .. he has its own pro & conc .. but pride to ride ..that reachness u explained & its true .
Dominor is modern bike ..its better than TB any time ... but after 5 yrs its TB that u may not get bored of driving .
Thank you for the great video karthikey sir
I see karthik ....I hit the like button... that simple
truestar1995 you are too kind man! Thank you!
Nah...you've earned it
Just wondering as an intersted Brit, did you get the kawa GPZ500? It was a highly capable middleweight twin that had a parallel twin that put out 60 b.h.p enough to power it around the 200k.m.h level it was also lightweight and fine handling. I owned several in the 90s and they were tough as nails, just a fantastic ride and quite economical 60 or so M.P.G was common. If they imported it to the sub continent logically it should make a killing. However i know almost nothing about biking in India and i defer to your knowledge. Very much enjoy the channel.
Nice description sir i liked it
Fanatastic review. Thanks a lot
Wait for you sir from so many days
Thanks for the great video Karthik.. I own a mojo and feel let down by the way it handles. Is it a right move to trade mojo for a dominant overall? Please revert.
pav_s2003 pavan dominar is much more sensible and practical choice.. At last machines are to be operated by men.
Ravi Sharma Thanks!
Moral of the story : Hathi mat paalo!
Rather than RE being called as bike for men, it should be called as bike made for women.. because its a Vibrator!!
Jeevan Music bro hathi plastic se acha hota hai😂😂
Isiliye hathi ko har barish me non corrosive polish lagani padti hai taaki jang khaa ke sad na jaaye.. LOL
Plastic is cheap to replace, low on weight and non corrosive.. metallic Hathi mat palo! :D
Raghav Sharma grow up.metal or plastic doesnt decide wether it is good or bad bike.Every bike has a purpose and based on that we can judge.most of the Japanese bikes use fibre and still they are famous for their reliability and they are very successful.Manufacturers spend millions in R&D because they know this is the only way,which will enable them to make better machines.The bitter truth is that RE makes most unreliable bikes in India.
Jeevan Music 😂😂😂😂
Jeevan Music ha ha ha
Why didnt you add the mojo too
Bikes are different and so are bikers and therefore a thunderbird will appeal to an old school person and a dominar to the new gen folks.
I’d personally prefer a Japanese bike to either of these bikes something like a FZ25 😁
I'm going to buy a bike between bajaj dominar and royal enfield himalayan... plz suggest me which one is better... I will use it for touring as well as for daily ofc commutatio...
Sumantra Dutta Dominar anytime.
where is this location...i mean that waterfall????
Used to seeing you hitting the bulls eye in autocar india videos... You have raised the credibility quotient of zigwheels (atleast for me) by featuring in this one.. :)
xxxrage100 too kind of you bro! Please do let us know what did or did not work for you. Would reapply appreciate it. Thank you!
Kartikeya Singhee sir
Please shed some light on engine 'breaking in' method.
Does it work in preventing massive vibrations of RE engines?
I want to buy a cruiser bike. Short listed two bikes
1. RE Thunderbird 350X
2. Bajaj Dominar 400/ 200(if available within 2018)
My purpose is long riding as well as daily city riding.
Features wise Dominar seems best and RE has its legecy. Features wise review wise I should go for Dominar but my question is as a new comer do the Dominar is a reliable one means in a long ride if the bike requires any mechanical assistance are the road side mechanics(where authorized service center is not available) capable enough to fix the problem(this issue doesn't exist with RE)?
Please do reply...
Good story teller, full marks for that. As a reviewer, you have to progress a lot. We are expecting more responsible reviews, as it's a decision making factor for many..
that cool accent, great review.. welcome back Kartikeya..
Atanu Mukherjee hola sir! Thanks for the patience! And thank you! Glad to!
Kartikeya Singhee.. Loved your past reviews.. Please do make car comparisons and reviews too.. :)
Very nice explanation
why doesn't this video get full screened
Dominar 400.. Best in class with liquid cooling, sleeper clutch, dual channel abs, look, speed and modern.. Value for money product..
Why not dominor 400vs re gt 535 or gt 600
Why why?
I know the reason
CC dude 🙄
This is the best comparison of Dominar with Enfields, explained every aspect in true sense.
Nice to see Kartik back after sudden disappearance from autocar. Love the way he rides nice, composed and connected with the machine.
Just came back from spiti on my Thunderbird 350... super comfortable , super fun ....NO POWER LAG... THUNDERBIRD IS THE GRAND DADDY
sahil gandhi exactly. It's a grand daddy. It's old and ready to be taken over by new ones. No energy left in it, mostly likes to sit idle, doesn't want to move but you have to keep taking good care of it.
Have fun with your grandpa.
Hearing criticism in an Indian automotive channel made me feel good and trustworthy
Sir 350x ka millage kitna hai?
I was feeling like watching power drift review..nice zigwheeels
After a long time watching karthiks review :)
Fair comparison. Covered all points. Did not bash one or the other.
Happy to see Kartikeya back in action.
Superb bikes for comparison for enthusiasts.
Deepak Mishra thanks for watching bro! Appreciate it!
Sir can u make a comparison video between cbr250r and duke 250
Its grt to see Kartikeya sir back
i am a die hard fan of touring and biking whether it is RE THUNDERBIRD or DOMINAAR ..they both are just a medium of riding soul to me ..inspite of the owner of thunderbird 350 i would also love to take a ride on dominaar to but it is true that until or unless i get to ride the dominar i kept my love to MY THUNDERBIRD ... i like each and ever bike on this world...biking is all about brotherhood not about competing eith each other ...we should have a proud that the both the bikes are made in indigenously ..so my love for thunderbird a bigh thumps up for dominaar i wish i could ride it
Yes and my heart says to go with RE.
I have a NS200 2013 model , will go for 400cc , Dominar very soon
Which color will be best from black and white in dominar 400.. Suggest me guys
Deep Brahma , go for midnight blue, its look sexy,damn beautiful
Piyush Sorathiya thanks for your suggestion brother.. But m sorry cos blue will not suit with me.. Now m confuse between black and white what should I take
Deep Brahma , bro than choose white, its look diffrent, more importantly it suits dominar more, black is not like black its grey with matt effect
now that road quality has improved in out country over the past decade, dominar makes more sense here.. RE needs to work on the engine otherwise they might see them as an irrelevant bike loved by past generation, which might be good for a brand but will definitely not good for their business.. an ABS unit on Thunderbird would be a good start.
Heyy it's happy to see karthikeya back, where were you? I have stopped watching auto cars bike reviews, you and shumi are motorcycle legends for many millennials :)
i dont understand why people sre purchasing royal enfield motorcycles.they dont provide you any modern technology(not even ABS)their performance,weight,fuel economy...sab kuch ganda hai..it is the matter of style ONLY.literally waste of money
Pranav Kapse because they don't provide modern stuff that is the reason people buy RE and we love the way it is
its not just about the technology..these bikes have lot of vibrations even at the speed of 80 90 kmph...my intention is not to state the drawbacks of RE but with change in time few things has to change..initially there were no competitive bikes for RE or for these types of bikes.but now even pulsar 200 ns can also cross 110 kmph(that too at cheaper price than RE)which is COMPARATIVELY difficult of RE..it also increases cost to maintain them...
Pranav Kapse 'coz they give us pleasure (pun intended). Call me lame I don't care. It's a sense of satisfaction which I get from my bike.
I like RE but I agree with you. RE is a bit overrated, they haven't done enough with the Research part. I am not buying it kyuki ab to koi bhi le raha he. Its a lifestyle bike but it has become more like a trend now, just like the time when the R15 came initially in the market, every person who had money would buy that, India me flip flop me sport bike chalate he yaar. We can see hardly any proper riders. ab to har 6th 7th bike RE dikhti he, it sucks.
@nilesh suman totally agree with you...
Bajaj should offer this engine in an Avenger and I am sold!
We love RE for its character & clearly its not held by the competitors who are trying to find it
Dominar is definitely a better package. Although personally I don't like the name - Dominar like २ मीनार, two towers.What Bajaj is missing out is building a heritage which Royal Enfield has done well. I remember how they highlighted Pulsars' tanks which got lost over time. It would have been nice if they carried over few design elements like BMW does with their grill. I like the old logo of Bajaj better than the current one.What I would really love to see is a throwback on the original Pulsar. Neo Cafe Racer style which is all the rage in this time. Honda is doing it so is Kawasaki. Bajaj should do something of sorts.
when did karthikeya come out from autocar india ??
Al last he is back. Missed kartikeya's review a lot
Chrome on a Dominar? Are you high bro?
Who wants the ladies bike Dominar?
Very honest review bro...But...RE wali feeling kaha se aayegi bro..Bajaj me....Bas yahi aa kar sabhi bando ka deemag chalna band ho jata h....Kya kare!!!!!!!???
how chrome can suit dominar type bikes... !!
Love the dominar400 as a full package👍👍
Thanks for not being a fanboy of RE !
Hi ,
I'm planning to buy a Bike and i have Finalise these 2 Options - 1. Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 and 2. Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220.
I have came across quite a few Negative Reviews regarding the maintenance of Thunderbird and the Vibration issue.I know there is a price difference of 60K but if i keep that part out of the equation,Could you please advise the Pros and Cons for these two Bikes. I'm really confused as my Heart says for Thunderbird but Mind says for Avenger Cruise.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Regards
Indrajit
I am not a fan of RE and bajaj, but both of them fall under different category of bikes, so it makes no sense in comparing them, anyways nice review and video
Chrome? Really??? Would you demand chrome painted ktms Ducatis etc?!!
KIRAN VINOD KUMAR nope.
KTM doesn't make any cruisers..... & the ducati diavel comes with chrome highlights......so karthik was right that the dominar could do with a bit more bling
KARTHIKEYA is back with a bang......as usual nailed it with a detailed review.....and gave the true verdict....
arjun t s heya! Good to see you too! Appreciate it!
I am unable to digest it, I am a Thunderbird 350 lover, I have rode Baja's bike, yes they are cool but I don't feel the manlyness in those bikes where I feel from Enfield.
Enfield is heavier ,but the feelings which I get , is just like never before. No other bike can give me that feeling.
And being a person of hilly terrain region of northeast india,I would love Enfield more then those sporty looks motorbikes . Those looks like a kids toys, but thunderbird 350 is for men.
Which is the best colour in dominar sir ??? Coz I am very confuse
farhaz mansoori white because other makes it look like a normal bike. White one is more attractive and eye catching believe me it's my personal experience..✌️😃
Dakshay Kumar bro what about matt black coz too confuse between matt black & white ???
Sorry bro no idea about that because that colour was not available at that time. You can search it on UA-cam.
Matte black...Needs to take care of it to keep it in good condition...But matte colours give it an entire new look...
farhaz mansoori of course matte black..it suits to its tagline dominate the nights..and actually it does..go with it
RE to me is like a son who has inherited a good fortune from his ancestors and is enjoying their labour while Bajaj and tvs are the guys who are sweating it hard on paper, in the lab and in the market. they seem like people who are out there to create a ripple in the time and space, make a mark on the cutting edge in a price sensitive market like India. And that courage is the reason my money will always be on Dominar 400 (or Apache 310😉😉).
Guys i have seen many people saying that after riding a RE they do not feel other bikes. I have a answer in my opinion unko vibrations ki aadat pad jati hai isi liye vibration less bikes psnd nai aati😂😂
That looks like an honest review. TB and Dominar are completely different bike. U can't compare just because almost same engine power.
Dominar has much more power and advanced tech where RE has the comfort and reliability.
It would be stupidity to compare these two bikes.
1:24.but the dead of night is morning isnt it???
Sales figures tell a totally different story RE vs bajaj , I'd personally prefer dominar but I'm very happy with my cbr 250 honestly
wow! But how and when did this guy came to ZigWheels? Autocar Guy!!
Naveen S Bhosle I’m actually an auto guy! Thanks for joining us here!
See in our country peeps prefer tradition and saalo se RE hi aisi bike thhi jo 350-500 cc segment thhi jab baaki companies 100 cc-125cc ki bikes produce kar rahi thhi, there u go you have bigger engine better sound, compared to 100 cc segment... undisputed champion, dada ne chalaya baba ne chalaya aur ab main bhi chalaunga... thanks to companies like Bajaj, KTM, TVS now we have more options.. big CC doesn't always means better power or torque... pehli baar there is a competition and it is good for us..
I will prefer technology over tradition..
Agar sirf value for money wali baat hoti..tab to duniya me koi enfield nahi leta...many a times people buy things for aspiration and satisfaction whichever they buy ..its a personal choice
TB😍...riding long is better than all bikes....it is no 1 cruise bike......im satisfied with all of ma boob tb350
Each and every motorcycle in the whole world starting from a normal old school hero honda to a ducati is wonderful... Every bike has an identity... Guys try to understand its soul if u r really passionate about motorcycles rather than quarrel around..
So you left Autocar show... Thats why i was wondering y u were not seen in the autocar shows nowadays... All the best
I expected kartikeya to do the ns200 vs apache 200 video too but alas... the guy who did that... i mean he was as timid as a rat... xD
👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 superb review
I have seen this video because of Karthik only... Welcome Karthick.