Please go for the green one! In this ubiquity of red and black bikes that green is such an emerald. And do share your first impressions, not the numbers but the feels.
I am deciding to pick meteor because I think dominar is a sports bike. In any angle it doesn't feel like a cruiser it's like an ugly combination of sports bike and a cruiser. Not hating on any. But i feel that meteor will be a better choice because of the extraordinary comfort and refined engine. And yes meteor also picks a decent speed. Yes dominar is a great bike with alot of power but it ain't a cruiser. Also nice review buddy keep it up you also reply to literally every comment, you just gained a sub.
With lots of power but not a cruiser! What does it mean?? When you have enough power you can cruise at 110, 120 all day long.. engine will be smooth no struggling.. less vibes.. wide handle bar, good ergonomics..these are the characteristics of good cruiser right?? You might chose RE just because they upgraded their pathetic classic 350 engine and sofa like seat that's it.. in all other aspects dominar ticks all right boxes..
Meteor 350 is much better as compared to Dominar 400. I'm talking about its mileage, build quality and looks and overall riding quality. I have seen people riding dominar in 45-50 kmph in higher gears to get better mileage. What's the need to buy it then.
@@pranay220 Yes that is what the majority people will do. cause not every buyer will do touring on it some will use it as a city purpose and i have seen people riding dominar 400 like that it hurts see they bought it for 2.5 lacs are not able to ride it as it should be ridden. so in that prospective I wrote my previous comment.
hi, i think you know nothing about dominor. you told there has some vibrations on d-400. are you mad? have you any issue with bajaj? or are you obssed with RE? please compair fairly. disgusting comparison.
Whoa Kaushik, that's a harsh comment. I believe you own a Dominar 400 and hence you couldn't take the fact of it's vibrations, resulting into your agony. Ofcourse RE has had been notoriously known for it's vibrations and poor build quality, but you must ride the Meteor 350 once, to have a change in your perspective. And I ain't obsessed with any bike. Not even with my smooth and high revving Ninja 300. If there are issues, they have to be addressed/discussed openly, regardless of how obsessed you are with your priced possession.
Respectable sir, no complain about meteor 350. This is a very good looking bike. I am not RE fan. But now meteor looks is so proportionet. Sound is also good. Actually i was told nothing about meteor in my comment. I have told only about dominor 400 (2019) edition which was you ridden in your blog. Actually every bike has it's own vibration. Some are negligible and some aren't. RE is aren't catagory. 0 vibration bike hasn't made yet. Two bikes of RE are very good. 1. 650cc series, 2. Meteor 350. If you think my comment was hursh, I am sorry. Thank you.
Very informative video I was waiting for this actual brief comparison between D400 and M350... And it's a first video on UA-cam channel as a brief comparison. But I request you to make comparisons with D400 BS6 version which will give justice to Dominor 😁. I love both the motorcycles and confused between two of them.
Sure Dipesh, although the BS6 avatar doesn't have significant changes, I will however try getting it in one of the videos. I am planning to compare the Meteor 350 against the Dominar 250 as well. Hopefully by next weekend, I must have a video up on the channel. Don't forget to subscribe, if you haven't already and share it your friends. Stay safe brother.
Both bikes are brilliant. Highness has better top end and can cruise at 120 all day long, literally stress-free, while Meteor will do fine upto 105-110 kmph. Meteor has much more relaxed riding posture and instrument console is easy to read even in broad daylight. The headlight spread is more usable in Meteor, though it gets halogen bulb, unlike LED in Highness. And then you will get RE service centers at every corner of the country, if you like to travel a lot. The engine on Meteor is more tractible in city. The only concern is that RE has had been known for rusting and other similar build quality issues, which isn't the case with Honda. If I were to pick one personally, I'd pick the Meteor as I loved the riding posture on that bike and it's more comfortable for my better half.
U cnt ride dominar at lower speeds in 6th or 5th gear because dominar is a high reving motor and its have a better top speeds and cruise speeds compared to meteor 350
Very true, but a motorcycle essentially spends more than 90% of it's life within city limits, hence Domi's engine needs to be constantly worked on with downshifts.
@@FTRClub diminar is a turer bike. Iam a dominar 400 owner and i use this bike more in highways becouse long dibstence travel. dominar have better ability to accept lower speeds in high gears comparatively duke 390.
I love my dominar i watch it everyday it looks so unique mine one is green. I ride at night after 5K kms i can say with every servicing its getting smoother. I enjoy riding it everyday 😍..only issue is a slight vibe in handle at exactly 3000rpm after that its smooth as fuck. Mine gives a mileage of 30-41kmpl
There’s no denying that the Domi punches way above its price and is an incredible value for money, perhaps the most vfm on sale in India today along with the Xpulse 200.
I have read most of the comments i loved the way you replied to each comment thats really great. I have finally booked Dominar 400(💚) just for its power and speed. I like to rev hard and fast and Domo suite my style.. I have taken test ride for both bike meteor 350 and domo 400. Meteor feels like butter no vibration. Top speed till 120 i guess (got opportunity to test till 80kmph only) Domo 400 vibs stop at 50-60 kmph... I loved the way dominar pickup from 4th gear at 60 and just a tiny rev easily reached 100 in 4 gear... I would say both bikes are awesome to have.. depends on the style you ride..
That’s such a precise way of explaining the character of both the bikes, brother. Domi for sure is the best value for money highway tool that’s available on sale in India today. Also I love the fact that Bajaj has had been listening to it’s s customers and have given minor to major upgrades without a significant bump in prices (specially if you compare it to the crazy price hikes of Meteor). Many many congratulations on your booking. Which colour have you booked, if I may ask?
Meteor 350 is going to be more suitable considering your requirements. It's more spacious, has more comfortable suspension, the seats (both for rider as well as passenger) is very well cushioned, plus it is a more easier to ride in city compared to Dominar. I hope this help brother. Happy riding.
Good Video. Thanks for posting. I want to travel 400 kms stretch once a month to hometown. Need good speed(100-120) and comfort of travelling this stretch(Coimbatore to bangalore). Which bike would u suggest. I'm 31 and my height is 180 cm. which would be good? Metoer, Dominar or Himalayan??
Hi Manikandan, BS6 Dominar would be ideal for you as the engine would run a lot more stress free at speeds upwards of 100-110 kmph. By the way, Coimbatore happens to be one of my favorite places. 🤝
Hi Albin, Hope you are doing well. Unfortunately I didn't get a Dominar 250 from a showroom near an RE dealership and vice-versa. However, I rode the Dominar 250 when comparing it against the Gixxer 250. For 2.12 Lakhs (on-road Bangalore), I found it to be brilliant value for money if I have to compare it with a Meteor 350 (@2.38L on-road Bangalore). Ofcourse due to the nature and design of the engine, Dominar is punchier than the Meteor. Dominar offers almost everything the Meteor has to offer plus a more responsive engine, better headlights, suspension and better brakes than the Meteor. The only thing it misses is the Tripper display. Hope this helps. Again, I am really sorry for not being able to compile a video with both bikes together. Stay safe and stay blessed, my friend.
Hi Albin, I am really sorry that I missed to notify you about my Dominar 250 vs Meteor 350 comparison. Here's a link to the video: ua-cam.com/video/xc4hZSuLtVI/v-deo.html Hope you like it. Have a good time, brother.
After sale service of both the company? I have heard that Dominar 400 is slightly difficult for Bajaj Service Centre people to even find issues with the bike especially front low end pipe which turn into orange color for no reason like.
The discolouration of exhaust is very normal thing and that's something you will find even in big expensive bikes with stock or expensive custom exhausts. Quality on both bikes is definitely questionable as the manufacturer is attempting to offer a lot with a low price tag. Meteor's recent price hike is ridiculous for the equipment that it offers. After sales with Bajaj is definitely better than RE as the Dominar goes onto a separate bay in service centres and the technicians are separately trained for this. Hope this helps.
While this is an apples to oranges comparison, I did feel the reviewer was biased towards the RE. The dead giveaway was when he said that the RE "would be more comfortable for longer trips", I rode the RE a few days ago and can assure you that you cannot do touring on the Meteor without modifying the seat as it seems comfortable but 30min into the ride and your back and buns starts to ache due to the non-compliant seat. This was not the case with the Dominar. Also as correctly pointed out by other people, the reviewer is comparing an older model to a brand new RE bike. I'm sure it must be difficult getting a review unit but that should've been mentioned at the start of the review. I'm guessing that the RE belongs to the Reviewer and hence this video justifying his choice in buying the RE. Anyway, I'm still confused between the RE and the Dominar. The Bajaj is definitely the better bike (on paper or on the road), I rode them both in the last two weeks and found the RE to be more "looks" than performance. The only issue is aftersales, bajaj has a very bad rep. Don't know about the RE. Maybe the reviewer should've covered this as well.
Hello Dr. Chadha, I am glad that you watched the entire video. I was asked by some of my subscribers to compare the 2 bikes, ofcourse I admit missing to tell in the beginning about the Domi being a BS4 model. And the RE was a test ride bike hence the video was shot in decathlon. Else, I'd have shot it at a place with much nicer looking background. 😄 I've ridden a friend's Meteor 350 for 140kms last week, without breaks and hadn't faced any issue with the seat's cushioning. However, you might perhaps be correct else why would RE sell Touring seat as an accessory. And for the verdict, I encouraged people to look at the lower variants of RE if they had a restricting budget. Else, Dominar 400 at it's price is unarguably a good value for money product with superior engine, tech and brakes (-after sales). Hope you agree. 🤝🙏
@@FTRClub Hey, Hmmm. I see. I thought you owned the RE. Well then you owe it to yourself to ride the BS6 Dominar. There is no vibration to speak of unless you're going 140kmph and the bike is just a joy to ride on the highway. Very nice exhaust note too. Simply said, dominar is the better bike for your money, unless ofcourse you're looking to buy a bike just for looks; the dominar is pretty simple looking. It is definitely big and chunky but not a headturner. There's something more important to note too. While the RE has been known to make bikes which are pretty robust, the meteor was anything but. Plastic everywhere. The quality is good but if someone is looking to buy a bike just for the classic RE feel, the Meteor disappoints. RE literally took the thunder out of the bird if you catch my drift. Anyway, the problem with both bikes is that neither is an ideal bike to have for the city. The RE is clunky and not very ergonomic while the Dominar is no different. I'll be riding the 250 dominar next week. I'm hoping it will be a good compromise between features and performance at the expense of raw power.
Oh I just can't agree more with your thoughts. If I were to buy one, I'd be more inclined towards the Dominar 250 and that thing is anyday a better bet than the Meteor 350 costing significantly lesser and a good package too
I dnt see bias in the review. Like he said dominar is good for highway cruising. You'll have a problem in city driving with lots of traffic. Whereas M350 is good for both highway and city. But yes in terms of power and speed, dominar is great.
Hi Aman, I've ridden this particular Dominar 400 for several hundred kilometers as it's my close friend's bike and I've witnessed it's shortcomings up close. I'd buy personally buy the Meteor 350 for it's refinement levels, even if I miss out on LED headlights and Slipper Clutch. I know many would call me a RE Salesman for this, but I've sold my Classic 500 in the past to buy a CBR 250R, coz the CBR was very smooth with a top notch build quality.
@@FTRClub bro also here the main point to mention when it comes to practicality is the maintenance cost the general service of meteor costs bw 1-2k per service paid where as dominar costs more and mileage too around 27kmpl compare to 35-40kmpl of meteor.
Definitely brother. The only thing that you will miss on Dominar compared to your C500, is the low end torque, however that can be compensated very well with the outright horsepower of Dominar. Go ahead and get a Dominar as it is a much better bike in every possible aspect. PS: I have owned the 1st Gen Classic 500, the 2009 model, teal green colour and this suggestion is based out of my personal experience owning both the bikes. I hope this helps. Please do consider subscribing if you like the content and share it ahead with your friends. Ride safe.
Hi Bimal, For Hilly areas you need bike which have good torque and the torque should be available at lower RPM. And this can be found in bikes which have long stroke engines, basically the Stroke will be twice the bore, what is also called as the Under-square engine. Bikes like Himalayan, Meteor, Honda Hiness, RE Classic 500 etc have such engines, where the torque dominates the power. Such engines won't need a lot of down-shifting. On the other hand over-square engines likes Duke 200/390 and Dominar etc make more power than torque, have higher top speeds and again need a lot of down-shifting. In-short, bikes with long stroke engines (making more torque) is what you should be looking for. Hope this helps brother.
I already buy new dominar 400 bs6 because I dont like classical type of bike . I like a sports type and I check all most all kind of bike reviews after I feel dominar is better because there fully LED and nice cruising power etc . Totally value for the money. Also service Centre available almost areas in India...
I am planning to sell my dominar 2018 model as i am a guy from hilly areas and i don't need that much of power because my gear hardly gets into 5 or 6 and its really cumbersome with the weight of this bike to turn hard corner. And i just want a relaxing and retro feeling bike. dominar 400 2018 and it have just completed 8k kms at what price would you bid?
Hi Nikhil, As you might be knowing, the pricing would depend on various conditions like bike's condition including wear and tear, availability of similar models in the used market etc. 8k kms is very less to be honest and nothing needs to be replaced at those little kms. Perhaps the brake-pads as you said you are from hilly areas. However you can expect a depreciation of nearly 30% (+/- 5%) depending on city. Unfortunately people (in used market) would say it's BS4 (some may say it's outdated, as I have witnessed people saying this 😡) and that it makes 5PS lesser than current gen and all of that, but you know how much of those extra 5BHPs can be used in your region. Which bike are you planning to buy after selling Dominar 400? Let me know if I can help in your decision making process. Stay safe and ride safe. Consider subscribing to the channel. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
1. Availability of service centers is the biggest concern. 2. Availability of spares 3. Cost of spares are expensive compared to Dominar 4. Headlight spread isn't good enough. 5. Suspension's stiffness can be painful.
I'd suggest you to pick the CB350. It's a very playful bike for city usages. Dominar is very unfriendly for city traffic Hope this helps, brother. Ride safe and stay safe.
Hi bro. Good video 👍. I am above 6 ft can I go for meteor or some other bike. If possible can u tell me which bike is suitable for my height. Thanks in advance
Hey Rakesh, Darn I hate this question, it makes me feel like a dwarf. 🤣🤣 Just kidding. Based on my discussion with one of the Meteor owners, who happens to be 6ft 1inch, he said he didn't feel cramped on this bike. The seat is big enough for taller people to sit backwards and be in a comfortable posture while reaching out to the handlebar. The footpegs are very well placed towards the front, hence that didn't cause any issue to the owner either. And about the Dominar, the owner of this bike is 6ft tall and it fits him perfectly, just that his knees hurt a bit due to the position of the footpegs. Hope this helps my brother.
Thaks bro i booked dominar and i was confused about the height. But now i am fully satisfied by the owner height of this d400. Can you provide us the link of Dominar owner?
Hi sir, my favourite bike is Dominar 400 and also I want to buy dominar ......but it's milage is to low compare to other bikes.....sir can u please suggest any bike to buy under 2 to 2.5L .....and also the back seat height is almost low .....it's family suggestions..... please sir I am totally confused please suggest...
Since the Dominar 400 doesn't fit your requirements, I won't suggest the Dominar 250. What kind of a bike you are looking for? Naked or cruiser/retro type. If you want a naked type, check out the Suzuki Gixxer 250/250SF. If you like the retro/cruiser style, try the Meteor 350 or the Highness or CB350 RS. If you are okay to sacrifice with the power and want an easy to maintain 250cc bike, Yamaha FZ25 will be ideal. You will get good fuel economy plus a super build quality and Yamaha's reliability too. Hope this helps brother.
If you like aggressive riding, go with the Dominar. That thing can go seriously fast and is a brilliant value for money proposition for all the tech it offers. However, if you like cruising at steady pace of 100-110kmph and prefer a more relaxed cruising posture, go with the Meteor. The Dominar does feel a bit cumbersome in tight city traffic due to poor turning radius and front heavy design, whereas the Meteor is slightly better. I'd say, you try both and go with whichever bike you feel connected with. That's what is most important when you own a bike, issues and niggles will always be there no matter which bike you buy.
Dominar is my first bike.. I learned how to ride properly with this.. trust me dominar is one of the best bike out there.. easy on your pocket too.. very good control at high speeds.. linear power delivery.. once it gets moving you don't even feel 183 kg.. you can handle it like activa..👍
Hey Ramandeep, I've owned a 2009 C500 (teal green) and Meteor is a massive improvement over that. You won't get the monstrous torque of Classic 500 on this and may even find it slightly underpowered, but overall the Meteor is very smooth and enjoyable. The build quality too has a huge improvement. I'd also suggest to try the Interceptor 650 once before making a decision to buy.
Hi Bibhab, Oh the Meteor looks really big. Just that this Dominar was heavily accessorized, that's the reason why the Meteor looked small. In flesh the Meteor has a substantial size and road presence.
Hi Biplab, Yes this is a 2018 (BS4) version. The BS6 upgrade hasn't quite escaped the issues reported in this video. Let me know if you agree/disagree. Cheers.
Well that was the plan. However, the Bajaj dealership near my place has had been awfully reluctant to give a bike for even 30mins. I will try with another dealership this time.
@@biplab3866 Bhai.. yah completely biased hai... video mai bilkul bhi nahi bataya Ki yab 2018 Version hai. Or 2020 ki bike to 2018 ki bike se compare kar raha hai our Weight ki baat kar raha hai Bataya nahi RE ka weight kitana hai 2no ka bhi power to weight ratio bhi batate.. unbiased hote to.
@@FTRClub ok so you had a problem with bajaj dealers so you got an old bs4 dominar from your friend and did all the rant and ur frustration out on d400,ryt?
i am also in the same confusion heart saying D400 wife saying meteor. 🙄 but i want a proper crusher like re m350 with future teck like all LED, liquid cooled engine, USD, High bhp🙄🙄🙄
Pradyut, my brother Here's what I'd suggest being a married guy... "Listen to your wife, for a happy life ahead". 😉 Honestly speaking, Dominar 400 makes a better choice if you are willing to shell out INR 2.3L or so (depending on the city you stay in). The size of pillion seat is nearly the same on both bikes and you can also fit an aftermarket pillion backrest on Dominar to add to the pillion comfort.
@@FTRClub okay, thank you...! Please read my situation and suggest. Actually my father likes Meteor and I like dominar 250. And my father will buy me one as a gift. He is saying that go for the one that I like, but I think that the bike will be of my father's money so I should choose Meteor. But I know Dominar will be a better option... So, I am confused a lot! What would you do in this situation?
Ok so in this case, go with the Meteor. 2 things: 1. Meteor is a brilliant product and feels easier than Dominar to ride in city. It's perhaps the most better built bike from RE, even better than the 650 twins in terms of plastics and fit & finish. 2. The smile on your dad's face each time he will look at the Meteor he is going to gift, will be priceless. It's something which will make him both happy and proud. Hope this helps brother. Don't forget to share the video among your friends and acquaintances and help the channel grow.
Well, that's a difficult question. Meteor is fairly new and is yet to prove itself on the grounds of reliability and RE as a brand is know for rusting and quality issues. Diminar on the other has had been doing fairly good and has proven itself to be a very reliable package. So far I haven't seen or heard of anyone complaining about the quality of Dominar, even those who own the 1st gen bike. I would hence count on the Dominar 400 to be more reliable in this comparison. Hope this helps.
You said it right. RE's quality has significantly improved over the years and it does feel better put together than the Dominar. Both are nearly the same, while RE is slightly better.
@@hetfield_75 Hi Brother, You can either have the seat modified at a local seat store where they can scoop out the seat by an inch or so. Or you can have a metal piece welded to the kick stand to have easy access to it. I had a similar issue with Triumph Tiger 800 and I used to take the kick stand out as soon as I'd stop, even before planting one of my foot on the ground. It takes few attempt to learn but helps in a longer run.
Hi Chandra Prakash, Based on my requirements, I'd pick a Himalayan. 😄 It can take me where my Ninja 300 can't and I love the mechanical feel of it. However, if I were looking for a dependable tourer on a tighter budget, I'd pick a Dominar 250. It would do everything a Meteor or Dominar 400 can, with a calmer and more usable engine. If, I could extend the budget then I'd pick the Apache RR 310. It's one brilliant machine and value for money. It all depends on what you want from your bike. WHAT ALL BIKES ARE YOU CONSIDERING?
@@FTRClub Thanks for the quick response I am considering Duke 390, Interceptor and RR310 I am currently using Yamaha FZ25 but Yamaha has done cost cutting in manufacting FZ25 to price it lower and i m not satisfied with overall quality of bike that's why wanted to upgrade
Among D390, Interceptor 650 and RR 310, I'd pick the Interceptor. The power delivery of parallel twins is something that single cylinders cannot match. And among all the 3, Int 650 has the more refined and stress free engine. Just that it feels a bit heavy in city, but that fades away as you get used to managing the weight of the bike. The power delivery is very linear and that bike would never look old even if you look at it 30 years from now.
dominar is a much better package and with a few mods looks totally badass.... saw a meteor on the streer and had to read the label to differentiate from thunderbird.... no street presence at all....
Bonjour, je suis en France et la présentation officielle de cette moto sera le 9 décembre, je mesure 1,85 mètre, est-ce que vous croyez que je peux la conduire ?
Bonjour Julien, Votre taille est appropriée pour faire du vélo. Même en étant grand, vous ne vous sentirez pas à l'étroit sur ce vélo. Je mesure 1,65 m et je l'ai trouvé parfait pour ma taille. J'espère que cela t'aides. Merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé la vidéo. Restez prudent et conduisez prudemment mon ami. (Traduit à l'aide de google translate. Désolé pour l'erreur, le cas échéant. ☺️ )
Not sure why people cannot accept when an RE is appreciated and start saying the review is biased and the reviewer is RE Fanboy. If it's good, it should be praised. If it's not, then not. It's as simple.
@@abdhulabbas200 none taken brother. I appreciate your honest feedback. Perhaps I was overwhelmed by the refinement on RE. Let their Hunter and Classic 350 line up come out and I will do another comparison against the BS6 version of Dominar 400. I assure you I will do better. 🙏
😄😄😄 Well, I always try my level best to be neutral. But I am sorry you felt that way and appreciate your feedback. I will try being more honest next time. Happy New Year 2021, brother. Hope this new year brings loads of joy and good health to you and your family.
Thats because of the low seat height .. try saddling on the footpegs and the Meteor would make you a meteor on the read. ROFL. Dominar has vibrations was a joke
And why would someone saddle on pegs on a cruiser which has forward-set footpegs? And why is it so difficult to admit the flaws on a bike? Let's keep Japanese bikes aside for a while, why don't you ride a Domi 250 followed by a Domi 400 to understand the vibrations. Let know how it feels.
Well, Bajaj Auto started the comparison to begin with targeting the old gen UCE Royal Enfield bikes in their advertisement saying “haathi matt paalo”. I just walked that path laid by Bajaj 🤣
Bai make a comparison video of seplender with gixer 250 because according to your mentality😂 😅🤣🤣seplender 8 bhp gixer 250 26 bhp difference of 19 bhp can be compared😂🤣...... And if you not have a proper answer to argue than say seplender sales are more than bullet😂.......
Oops !!! Sorry Shoaib bhai, for the confusion I may have created. Both bikes are brilliant for their price, however, the Dominar is just a bit more value for money if you looking for a fast motorcycle in this segment. For those who love cruising at a steady pace, Meteor 350 is the pick.
I am a meteor owner. Absolutely loving it. Dominar cannot be your single bike in the garage. For daily commutes in traffic you will suffer a lot. Even with liquid cooling it does not work well. However, in the Meteor it is very agile, the engine feels very premium, and the comfort is on next level. Whether you want to take it in busy traffic or off-road or long highways this does it with ease. One whole package sort of. Dominar is the king of highway cruising. No one can match its speed in that budget. But again you wont be happy with its city performance in traffic. I am suprised how well Meteor manages the weight distribution and engine heating. Great engineering from RE ❤️
Agree with every point you’ve made. What makes Dominar an incredible highway machine, works against it in city. Meteor on the other hand offers a perfect balance of both worlds.
@@FTRClub yes. For an average joe who will use the bike 70% time in busy city traffic and 30% highway rides Meteor makes a strong statement. Plus the built quality is very premium. I am surprised how well RE has managed heat distribution with air-oil cool engine which is supposed to be very basic in pen and paper. Due to its lesser power Meteor also returns a better mileage of around 35-37kmpl whereas on Dominar its around 22kmpl.
This dude is horrible. Comparing an old bs4 2018 dominar with a newer 2020 Meteor 350. And just because bajaj delars were rude to you, as u hav written in other comments, u just bashed at dominar 400 and did a completely biased review. Not fair bro.
Hey Brother, Well guess what, should you watch the video until the end, you'd actually find me encouraging people to buy the Dominar 400, for it being the best value for money proposition in the market, ever. 11:15 is where you should jump onto, to see the verdict. In all fairness the BS6 version hasn't really done away with the vibrations and that's primarily due to the engine being a free revving single. And regarding the dealership, they were kind enough to lend me the Dominar 250 which again came out to be the winner against Meteor 350, just like the Dominar 400.
Well brother, I am sorry you felt so. While I've ridden this particular bike (Dominar 400) for hundreds of kms and love the way it builds & delivers power, but it comes with it's fair share of issues. I've previously owned and sold an RE Classic 500 due to it's pathetic build quality, vibrations, oil leaks etc. However, REas brand have come a long way further and have dramatically improved their product line-up. But it can still not beat the value for money proposition that Dominar offers. Hence, I said if you have the budget go with the Dominar else, the Meteor is just amazing.
Hi Sumit, Sorry you felt it is biased. Should have I been biased, I would have spoken better about the Dominar in this video as it belongs to my closest friend. The fact is, RE has done a brilliant work with the Meteor and they deserve a pat on their back. However, at the end I have concluded that the Dominar 400 is a better value for money proposition. Take a look through the end once. Hope this helps, my friend. Ride safe and stay safe.
Thank you for your review. I was really in a dilemma regarding which one to buy and I am happy to say that I am going for the Dominar.
Baah, bhaalo decision. 👌 ownership experience share korte bhoole jeona. 😁
@@FTRClub Sure.. Nischoi korbo
Please go for the green one! In this ubiquity of red and black bikes that green is such an emerald. And do share your first impressions, not the numbers but the feels.
Dominar 400 is the better package
Nice vedio !!!
Thanks Deepu. Ride safe and stay safe.
I am deciding to pick meteor because I think dominar is a sports bike. In any angle it doesn't feel like a cruiser it's like an ugly combination of sports bike and a cruiser. Not hating on any. But i feel that meteor will be a better choice because of the extraordinary comfort and refined engine. And yes meteor also picks a decent speed. Yes dominar is a great bike with alot of power but it ain't a cruiser. Also nice review buddy keep it up you also reply to literally every comment, you just gained a sub.
With lots of power but not a cruiser! What does it mean?? When you have enough power you can cruise at 110, 120 all day long.. engine will be smooth no struggling.. less vibes.. wide handle bar, good ergonomics..these are the characteristics of good cruiser right?? You might chose RE just because they upgraded their pathetic classic 350 engine and sofa like seat that's it.. in all other aspects dominar ticks all right boxes..
Meteor looking ugly not hating on any.
If you want less power cruser you buy avenger 150 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Meteor 350 is much better as compared to Dominar 400. I'm talking about its mileage, build quality and looks and overall riding quality. I have seen people riding dominar in 45-50 kmph in higher gears to get better mileage. What's the need to buy it then.
That says a lot about the people who buy the motorcycle, rather than the motorcycle itself.
@@pranay220 Yes that is what the majority people will do. cause not every buyer will do touring on it some will use it as a city purpose and i have seen people riding dominar 400 like that it hurts see they bought it for 2.5 lacs are not able to ride it as it should be ridden. so in that prospective I wrote my previous comment.
I can give you a secrete to get milage agar aukat nahi ha to platina chalo
Meteor is way more comfortable.. believe me I am a owner of dominar
Dominor my choice
hi, i think you know nothing about dominor. you told there has some vibrations on d-400. are you mad? have you any issue with bajaj? or are you obssed with RE? please compair fairly. disgusting comparison.
Whoa Kaushik, that's a harsh comment. I believe you own a Dominar 400 and hence you couldn't take the fact of it's vibrations, resulting into your agony. Ofcourse RE has had been notoriously known for it's vibrations and poor build quality, but you must ride the Meteor 350 once, to have a change in your perspective.
And I ain't obsessed with any bike. Not even with my smooth and high revving Ninja 300. If there are issues, they have to be addressed/discussed openly, regardless of how obsessed you are with your priced possession.
Respectable sir, no complain about meteor 350. This is a very good looking bike. I am not RE fan. But now meteor looks is so proportionet. Sound is also good. Actually i was told nothing about meteor in my comment. I have told only about dominor 400 (2019) edition which was you ridden in your blog. Actually every bike has it's own vibration. Some are negligible and some aren't. RE is aren't catagory. 0 vibration bike hasn't made yet. Two bikes of RE are very good. 1. 650cc series, 2. Meteor 350. If you think my comment was hursh, I am sorry. Thank you.
Very informative video I was waiting for this actual brief comparison between D400 and M350... And it's a first video on UA-cam channel as a brief comparison. But I request you to make comparisons with D400 BS6 version which will give justice to Dominor 😁. I love both the motorcycles and confused between two of them.
Sure Dipesh, although the BS6 avatar doesn't have significant changes, I will however try getting it in one of the videos.
I am planning to compare the Meteor 350 against the Dominar 250 as well. Hopefully by next weekend, I must have a video up on the channel. Don't forget to subscribe, if you haven't already and share it your friends.
Stay safe brother.
@@FTRClub Eagerly waiting for your comparison of Meteor with Dominar 250 BS6.
Meteor 350 vs Domina 250 video is finally up for viewing, Akhil. 😁
@@akhil111ch Q
I agree with the things that he said about D400..
Vibrations, heaviness, city ride issue
Yeah Akshay, riding it in city traffic is cumbersome
@@FTRClub
Ya.. Bro.. Especially the weight!
Weight distribution sucks..
Indeed. On the otehand while the Meteor is significantly heavier, but it's weight distribution is spot on and doesn't require much effort to maneuver.
@@FTRClub
Which one is better
Meteor or Hness 350?
Both bikes are brilliant. Highness has better top end and can cruise at 120 all day long, literally stress-free, while Meteor will do fine upto 105-110 kmph. Meteor has much more relaxed riding posture and instrument console is easy to read even in broad daylight. The headlight spread is more usable in Meteor, though it gets halogen bulb, unlike LED in Highness.
And then you will get RE service centers at every corner of the country, if you like to travel a lot. The engine on Meteor is more tractible in city. The only concern is that RE has had been known for rusting and other similar build quality issues, which isn't the case with Honda.
If I were to pick one personally, I'd pick the Meteor as I loved the riding posture on that bike and it's more comfortable for my better half.
U cnt ride dominar at lower speeds in 6th or 5th gear because dominar is a high reving motor and its have a better top speeds and cruise speeds compared to meteor 350
Very true, but a motorcycle essentially spends more than 90% of it's life within city limits, hence Domi's engine needs to be constantly worked on with downshifts.
@@FTRClub diminar is a turer bike. Iam a dominar 400 owner and i use this bike more in highways becouse long dibstence travel. dominar have better ability to accept lower speeds in high gears comparatively duke 390.
I love my dominar i watch it everyday it looks so unique mine one is green.
I ride at night after 5K kms i can say with every servicing its getting smoother. I enjoy riding it everyday 😍..only issue is a slight vibe in handle at exactly 3000rpm after that its smooth as fuck. Mine gives a mileage of 30-41kmpl
There’s no denying that the Domi punches way above its price and is an incredible value for money, perhaps the most vfm on sale in India today along with the Xpulse 200.
@@FTRClub yes i agree totally
👍 exactly what i needed to hear. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Good Video @ Namma Bengaluru !!
Thumba dhanyawaadagalu Usman. 😁🤝
awesomely described
Nice video.Pls cover mileage also
I have read most of the comments i loved the way you replied to each comment thats really great.
I have finally booked Dominar 400(💚) just for its power and speed. I like to rev hard and fast and Domo suite my style..
I have taken test ride for both bike meteor 350 and domo 400.
Meteor feels like butter no vibration. Top speed till 120 i guess (got opportunity to test till 80kmph only)
Domo 400 vibs stop at 50-60 kmph...
I loved the way dominar pickup from 4th gear at 60 and just a tiny rev easily reached 100 in 4 gear...
I would say both bikes are awesome to have.. depends on the style you ride..
That’s such a precise way of explaining the character of both the bikes, brother. Domi for sure is the best value for money highway tool that’s available on sale in India today. Also I love the fact that Bajaj has had been listening to it’s s customers and have given minor to major upgrades without a significant bump in prices (specially if you compare it to the crazy price hikes of Meteor).
Many many congratulations on your booking. Which colour have you booked, if I may ask?
@@FTRClub Green colour
Awesome. That’s a dope colour. So you booked the new touring version, is it?
@@FTRClub yes, new touring version..
I am 5'3 my rides are mostly city rides , and sometimes long rides also I am married and have kids as well, which will be best for me ?
Meteor 350 is going to be more suitable considering your requirements. It's more spacious, has more comfortable suspension, the seats (both for rider as well as passenger) is very well cushioned, plus it is a more easier to ride in city compared to Dominar.
I hope this help brother. Happy riding.
Good Video. Thanks for posting. I want to travel 400 kms stretch once a month to hometown. Need good speed(100-120) and comfort of travelling this stretch(Coimbatore to bangalore). Which bike would u suggest. I'm 31 and my height is 180 cm. which would be good? Metoer, Dominar or Himalayan??
Hi Manikandan,
BS6 Dominar would be ideal for you as the engine would run a lot more stress free at speeds upwards of 100-110 kmph.
By the way, Coimbatore happens to be one of my favorite places. 🤝
Thanks bro. This is helpful
I book dominar 400 new model ❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😊🤞🏻🙌
Awesome decision Sandeep. I am sure you are going to have an awesome time with your new bike.
Which color have you booked?
Meteor Supernova Blue is best 💖
Can you do a D250 vs meteor comparison?
Coming soon, brother.
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Hi Albin,
Hope you are doing well. Unfortunately I didn't get a Dominar 250 from a showroom near an RE dealership and vice-versa. However, I rode the Dominar 250 when comparing it against the Gixxer 250.
For 2.12 Lakhs (on-road Bangalore), I found it to be brilliant value for money if I have to compare it with a Meteor 350 (@2.38L on-road Bangalore). Ofcourse due to the nature and design of the engine, Dominar is punchier than the Meteor. Dominar offers almost everything the Meteor has to offer plus a more responsive engine, better headlights, suspension and better brakes than the Meteor. The only thing it misses is the Tripper display.
Hope this helps. Again, I am really sorry for not being able to compile a video with both bikes together.
Stay safe and stay blessed, my friend.
Hi Albin,
I am really sorry that I missed to notify you about my Dominar 250 vs Meteor 350 comparison.
Here's a link to the video: ua-cam.com/video/xc4hZSuLtVI/v-deo.html
Hope you like it. Have a good time, brother.
Good review dude.
Thanks a lot 🤜🤛
Yes im choose dominor 400..
Go for dominar
But Royal enfield is royal enfield 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Ofcourse yes. It's not just the brand or the product itself, it's an emotion.
After sale service of both the company? I have heard that Dominar 400 is slightly difficult for Bajaj Service Centre people to even find issues with the bike especially front low end pipe which turn into orange color for no reason like.
The discolouration of exhaust is very normal thing and that's something you will find even in big expensive bikes with stock or expensive custom exhausts. Quality on both bikes is definitely questionable as the manufacturer is attempting to offer a lot with a low price tag. Meteor's recent price hike is ridiculous for the equipment that it offers. After sales with Bajaj is definitely better than RE as the Dominar goes onto a separate bay in service centres and the technicians are separately trained for this.
Hope this helps.
While this is an apples to oranges comparison, I did feel the reviewer was biased towards the RE. The dead giveaway was when he said that the RE "would be more comfortable for longer trips", I rode the RE a few days ago and can assure you that you cannot do touring on the Meteor without modifying the seat as it seems comfortable but 30min into the ride and your back and buns starts to ache due to the non-compliant seat. This was not the case with the Dominar.
Also as correctly pointed out by other people, the reviewer is comparing an older model to a brand new RE bike. I'm sure it must be difficult getting a review unit but that should've been mentioned at the start of the review. I'm guessing that the RE belongs to the Reviewer and hence this video justifying his choice in buying the RE.
Anyway, I'm still confused between the RE and the Dominar. The Bajaj is definitely the better bike (on paper or on the road), I rode them both in the last two weeks and found the RE to be more "looks" than performance. The only issue is aftersales, bajaj has a very bad rep. Don't know about the RE. Maybe the reviewer should've covered this as well.
Hello Dr. Chadha,
I am glad that you watched the entire video. I was asked by some of my subscribers to compare the 2 bikes, ofcourse I admit missing to tell in the beginning about the Domi being a BS4 model. And the RE was a test ride bike hence the video was shot in decathlon. Else, I'd have shot it at a place with much nicer looking background. 😄
I've ridden a friend's Meteor 350 for 140kms last week, without breaks and hadn't faced any issue with the seat's cushioning. However, you might perhaps be correct else why would RE sell Touring seat as an accessory.
And for the verdict, I encouraged people to look at the lower variants of RE if they had a restricting budget.
Else, Dominar 400 at it's price is unarguably a good value for money product with superior engine, tech and brakes (-after sales).
Hope you agree. 🤝🙏
@@FTRClub Hey,
Hmmm. I see. I thought you owned the RE. Well then you owe it to yourself to ride the BS6 Dominar. There is no vibration to speak of unless you're going 140kmph and the bike is just a joy to ride on the highway. Very nice exhaust note too.
Simply said, dominar is the better bike for your money, unless ofcourse you're looking to buy a bike just for looks; the dominar is pretty simple looking. It is definitely big and chunky but not a headturner.
There's something more important to note too. While the RE has been known to make bikes which are pretty robust, the meteor was anything but. Plastic everywhere. The quality is good but if someone is looking to buy a bike just for the classic RE feel, the Meteor disappoints. RE literally took the thunder out of the bird if you catch my drift.
Anyway, the problem with both bikes is that neither is an ideal bike to have for the city. The RE is clunky and not very ergonomic while the Dominar is no different.
I'll be riding the 250 dominar next week. I'm hoping it will be a good compromise between features and performance at the expense of raw power.
Oh I just can't agree more with your thoughts.
If I were to buy one, I'd be more inclined towards the Dominar 250 and that thing is anyday a better bet than the Meteor 350 costing significantly lesser and a good package too
I dnt see bias in the review. Like he said dominar is good for highway cruising. You'll have a problem in city driving with lots of traffic. Whereas M350 is good for both highway and city. But yes in terms of power and speed, dominar is great.
@@FTRClub you should have used the bs6 one it is far better and engine character has changed a lot..i mean a lot. that was a biased review
What would you say in terms of practicality ? Which one would you choose ?
Hi Aman,
I've ridden this particular Dominar 400 for several hundred kilometers as it's my close friend's bike and I've witnessed it's shortcomings up close.
I'd buy personally buy the Meteor 350 for it's refinement levels, even if I miss out on LED headlights and Slipper Clutch.
I know many would call me a RE Salesman for this, but I've sold my Classic 500 in the past to buy a CBR 250R, coz the CBR was very smooth with a top notch build quality.
@@FTRClub bro also here the main point to mention when it comes to practicality is the maintenance cost the general service of meteor costs bw 1-2k per service paid where as dominar costs more and mileage too around 27kmpl compare to 35-40kmpl of meteor.
That's very true brother. I totally missed to bring it out.
I own a classic 500 stealth black 2019 model.Is it a good decision to switch in Dominar 400???? I am confused.plz tell me ??
Definitely brother. The only thing that you will miss on Dominar compared to your C500, is the low end torque, however that can be compensated very well with the outright horsepower of Dominar.
Go ahead and get a Dominar as it is a much better bike in every possible aspect.
PS: I have owned the 1st Gen Classic 500, the 2009 model, teal green colour and this suggestion is based out of my personal experience owning both the bikes. I hope this helps.
Please do consider subscribing if you like the content and share it ahead with your friends. Ride safe.
Good review
Glad you enjoyed it and Happy New Year 2021 to you and family. Hope 2021 brings you loads of joy and good health.
This video has been sponsored by a meteor 350. Nice video
Lolz..😄😄
@@FTRClub just kidding ho brother
I these video where iam much satisfy but as I want to ask you one thing wich bike is more favourable for hill side ??
Hi Bimal,
For Hilly areas you need bike which have good torque and the torque should be available at lower RPM. And this can be found in bikes which have long stroke engines, basically the Stroke will be twice the bore, what is also called as the Under-square engine. Bikes like Himalayan, Meteor, Honda Hiness, RE Classic 500 etc have such engines, where the torque dominates the power. Such engines won't need a lot of down-shifting.
On the other hand over-square engines likes Duke 200/390 and Dominar etc make more power than torque, have higher top speeds and again need a lot of down-shifting.
In-short, bikes with long stroke engines (making more torque) is what you should be looking for. Hope this helps brother.
I already buy new dominar 400 bs6 because I dont like classical type of bike . I like a sports type and I check all most all kind of bike reviews after I feel dominar is better because there fully LED and nice cruising power etc . Totally value for the money. Also service Centre available almost areas in India...
Yeah Unis. About the value for money quotient, nothing beats the Dominar.
I am planning to sell my dominar 2018 model as i am a guy from hilly areas and i don't need that much of power because my gear hardly gets into 5 or 6 and its really cumbersome with the weight of this bike to turn hard corner.
And i just want a relaxing and retro feeling bike.
dominar 400 2018 and it have just completed 8k kms at what price would you bid?
Hi Nikhil,
As you might be knowing, the pricing would depend on various conditions like bike's condition including wear and tear, availability of similar models in the used market etc. 8k kms is very less to be honest and nothing needs to be replaced at those little kms. Perhaps the brake-pads as you said you are from hilly areas. However you can expect a depreciation of nearly 30% (+/- 5%) depending on city. Unfortunately people (in used market) would say it's BS4 (some may say it's outdated, as I have witnessed people saying this 😡) and that it makes 5PS lesser than current gen and all of that, but you know how much of those extra 5BHPs can be used in your region.
Which bike are you planning to buy after selling Dominar 400? Let me know if I can help in your decision making process.
Stay safe and ride safe. Consider subscribing to the channel. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Which one is the best
The Dominar is a better bike any given day. It's an incredible value for money bike.
Do u suggest to buy dominor 250 or Honda hiness cb350
Hi Manav,
Dominar 250 is anyday a better value for money bike.
@@FTRClub tqsm for ur response
@@FTRClub could u tell me some cons of honda cb350
1. Availability of service centers is the biggest concern.
2. Availability of spares
3. Cost of spares are expensive compared to Dominar
4. Headlight spread isn't good enough.
5. Suspension's stiffness can be painful.
Let me know of you want to see a Dominar 250 vs Hiness comparison.
And don't forget to subscribe to the channel.
Wrong information...New dominor no vibration
Brother..... What would you suggest amongst Dominar 400, meteor and cb350 for usage in city predominantly?
I'd suggest you to pick the CB350. It's a very playful bike for city usages. Dominar is very unfriendly for city traffic
Hope this helps, brother. Ride safe and stay safe.
@@FTRClub Thank you 🙏
Please consider subscribing and help the channel grow. 🙏🤜🤛
Hi bro. Good video 👍. I am above 6 ft can I go for meteor or some other bike. If possible can u tell me which bike is suitable for my height. Thanks in advance
Hey Rakesh,
Darn I hate this question, it makes me feel like a dwarf. 🤣🤣 Just kidding.
Based on my discussion with one of the Meteor owners, who happens to be 6ft 1inch, he said he didn't feel cramped on this bike. The seat is big enough for taller people to sit backwards and be in a comfortable posture while reaching out to the handlebar. The footpegs are very well placed towards the front, hence that didn't cause any issue to the owner either.
And about the Dominar, the owner of this bike is 6ft tall and it fits him perfectly, just that his knees hurt a bit due to the position of the footpegs.
Hope this helps my brother.
Thaks bro i booked dominar and i was confused about the height. But now i am fully satisfied by the owner height of this d400. Can you provide us the link of Dominar owner?
Hi sir, my favourite bike is Dominar 400 and also I want to buy dominar ......but it's milage is to low compare to other bikes.....sir can u please suggest any bike to buy under 2 to 2.5L .....and also the back seat height is almost low .....it's family suggestions..... please sir I am totally confused please suggest...
I am waiting for your reply
Since the Dominar 400 doesn't fit your requirements, I won't suggest the Dominar 250. What kind of a bike you are looking for? Naked or cruiser/retro type.
If you want a naked type, check out the Suzuki Gixxer 250/250SF.
If you like the retro/cruiser style, try the Meteor 350 or the Highness or CB350 RS.
If you are okay to sacrifice with the power and want an easy to maintain 250cc bike, Yamaha FZ25 will be ideal. You will get good fuel economy plus a super build quality and Yamaha's reliability too.
Hope this helps brother.
@@FTRClub tqsssmmm for your information ❤️
Sir another one.....Dominar 400 milage in village and city and highway....pls tell me sir
In city/villages you can expect around 25-27kmpl while on highways you can expect about 29-32kmpl if ypu cruise at 100-110 kmph.
Which would you suggest from both City and Touring?
If you like aggressive riding, go with the Dominar. That thing can go seriously fast and is a brilliant value for money proposition for all the tech it offers.
However, if you like cruising at steady pace of 100-110kmph and prefer a more relaxed cruising posture, go with the Meteor.
The Dominar does feel a bit cumbersome in tight city traffic due to poor turning radius and front heavy design, whereas the Meteor is slightly better.
I'd say, you try both and go with whichever bike you feel connected with. That's what is most important when you own a bike, issues and niggles will always be there no matter which bike you buy.
@@FTRClub Waiting for D250 and Meteor comparison. Subscribed.
Dominar is my first bike.. I learned how to ride properly with this.. trust me dominar is one of the best bike out there.. easy on your pocket too.. very good control at high speeds.. linear power delivery.. once it gets moving you don't even feel 183 kg.. you can handle it like activa..👍
Presently I'm riding Classic 500cc but planning to go for Meteor350??? Can you advise whether to go for it or not?
Hey Ramandeep,
I've owned a 2009 C500 (teal green) and Meteor is a massive improvement over that. You won't get the monstrous torque of Classic 500 on this and may even find it slightly underpowered, but overall the Meteor is very smooth and enjoyable. The build quality too has a huge improvement.
I'd also suggest to try the Interceptor 650 once before making a decision to buy.
Thanks for the advise👍... Although I could not understand why they didn't give those comfortable seats with the interceptor...
Isn't it. Trust me, I am searching for one person who'd say Interceptor has a good seat. 😄😄
Is it meteor look small as compared to dominar
Hi Bibhab,
Oh the Meteor looks really big. Just that this Dominar was heavily accessorized, that's the reason why the Meteor looked small.
In flesh the Meteor has a substantial size and road presence.
@@FTRClub thank you so much for this information... Subscribed 👍
True Joseph,
That's what being desperate results into.
Thanks
🤝 Anytime my friend
That dominar looks 2018 .....it is not the bs6 version i suppose
Hi Biplab,
Yes this is a 2018 (BS4) version. The BS6 upgrade hasn't quite escaped the issues reported in this video. Let me know if you agree/disagree.
Cheers.
Can u make a review of bs6 dominar with the meteor?
Well that was the plan. However, the Bajaj dealership near my place has had been awfully reluctant to give a bike for even 30mins.
I will try with another dealership this time.
@@biplab3866
Bhai.. yah completely biased hai... video mai bilkul bhi nahi bataya Ki yab 2018 Version hai. Or 2020 ki bike to 2018 ki bike se compare kar raha hai our Weight ki baat kar raha hai Bataya nahi RE ka weight kitana hai 2no ka bhi power to weight ratio bhi batate.. unbiased hote to.
@@FTRClub ok so you had a problem with bajaj dealers so you got an old bs4 dominar from your friend and did all the rant and ur frustration out on d400,ryt?
i am also in the same confusion
heart saying D400
wife saying meteor.
🙄
but i want a proper crusher like re m350 with future teck like all LED, liquid cooled engine, USD, High bhp🙄🙄🙄
Pradyut, my brother
Here's what I'd suggest being a married guy... "Listen to your wife, for a happy life ahead". 😉
Honestly speaking, Dominar 400 makes a better choice if you are willing to shell out INR 2.3L or so (depending on the city you stay in). The size of pillion seat is nearly the same on both bikes and you can also fit an aftermarket pillion backrest on Dominar to add to the pillion comfort.
Go for RE. Dominar is indeed a power cruiser.
Dominar 250 or meteor 350(fireball) ? Which is better?
Dominar 250, keeping in mind the recent reduction in cost, it is an impeccable value for money.
@@FTRClub okay, thank you...!
Please read my situation and suggest.
Actually my father likes Meteor and I like dominar 250. And my father will buy me one as a gift. He is saying that go for the one that I like, but I think that the bike will be of my father's money so I should choose Meteor. But I know Dominar will be a better option... So, I am confused a lot! What would you do in this situation?
Ok so in this case, go with the Meteor.
2 things:
1. Meteor is a brilliant product and feels easier than Dominar to ride in city. It's perhaps the most better built bike from RE, even better than the 650 twins in terms of plastics and fit & finish.
2. The smile on your dad's face each time he will look at the Meteor he is going to gift, will be priceless. It's something which will make him both happy and proud.
Hope this helps brother. Don't forget to share the video among your friends and acquaintances and help the channel grow.
@@FTRClub thank you so much bro. I will definitely do so!
BTW, You were @ Bommasandra Decathlon :)
Yeah brother. Decathlon is my favorite place to shoot Walkaround videos. 😄
Which one would be more reliable
Well, that's a difficult question. Meteor is fairly new and is yet to prove itself on the grounds of reliability and RE as a brand is know for rusting and quality issues.
Diminar on the other has had been doing fairly good and has proven itself to be a very reliable package. So far I haven't seen or heard of anyone complaining about the quality of Dominar, even those who own the 1st gen bike.
I would hence count on the Dominar 400 to be more reliable in this comparison. Hope this helps.
Bias man. Meteor is no competition to dominar. Meteor is a waste of money.
You should have parked both the bikes in bright sunlight but instead you choosen your own comfort of shade requirement, just spoiled the video
I admit brother. I didn't know it will come out this bad. And I did learn a lesson after this video.
@@FTRClub But it was an honest review, Dominar dominates Supernova and even Stellar, Good luck
Thanks brother.
quite informative.. what is your take on reliability ? I know RE has improved a lot .
You said it right. RE's quality has significantly improved over the years and it does feel better put together than the Dominar. Both are nearly the same, while RE is slightly better.
Need comparison between D250 bs6 and Meteor real urgent.. 😅
Sure Akhil,
Let me try it on coming Saturday.
It's up now. 😁
@@FTRClub wow.. will check for sure
I'm 6.2 feet... Will there be issue for me in dominar 400
Not at all, Madhan. In fact the owner of this bike is 6.1 ft and he doesn't feel cramped. Bajaj has really designed this bike very well.
@@FTRClub I'm 5'6 and my legs are short...can't reach the stand if one of my leg is flat foot...but i really want the bike
What should i do?
@@hetfield_75 Hi Brother,
You can either have the seat modified at a local seat store where they can scoop out the seat by an inch or so.
Or you can have a metal piece welded to the kick stand to have easy access to it.
I had a similar issue with Triumph Tiger 800 and I used to take the kick stand out as soon as I'd stop, even before planting one of my foot on the ground. It takes few attempt to learn but helps in a longer run.
Hi buddy, i would like to know ur choice of bike within budget of 3 lacs
Hi Chandra Prakash,
Based on my requirements, I'd pick a Himalayan. 😄 It can take me where my Ninja 300 can't and I love the mechanical feel of it.
However, if I were looking for a dependable tourer on a tighter budget, I'd pick a Dominar 250. It would do everything a Meteor or Dominar 400 can, with a calmer and more usable engine.
If, I could extend the budget then I'd pick the Apache RR 310. It's one brilliant machine and value for money.
It all depends on what you want from your bike. WHAT ALL BIKES ARE YOU CONSIDERING?
@@FTRClub Thanks for the quick response
I am considering Duke 390, Interceptor and RR310
I am currently using Yamaha FZ25 but Yamaha has done cost cutting in manufacting FZ25 to price it lower and i m not satisfied with overall quality of bike that's why wanted to upgrade
Among D390, Interceptor 650 and RR 310, I'd pick the Interceptor. The power delivery of parallel twins is something that single cylinders cannot match. And among all the 3, Int 650 has the more refined and stress free engine. Just that it feels a bit heavy in city, but that fades away as you get used to managing the weight of the bike. The power delivery is very linear and that bike would never look old even if you look at it 30 years from now.
Good video
Thanks a lot Nishant. 🤝
dominar is a much better package and with a few mods looks totally badass....
saw a meteor on the streer and had to read the label to differentiate from thunderbird.... no street presence at all....
That's true brother.
Bonjour, je suis en France et la présentation officielle de cette moto sera le 9 décembre, je mesure 1,85 mètre, est-ce que vous croyez que je peux la conduire ?
Bonjour Julien,
Votre taille est appropriée pour faire du vélo. Même en étant grand, vous ne vous sentirez pas à l'étroit sur ce vélo. Je mesure 1,65 m et je l'ai trouvé parfait pour ma taille. J'espère que cela t'aides.
Merci beaucoup d'avoir regardé la vidéo. Restez prudent et conduisez prudemment mon ami.
(Traduit à l'aide de google translate. Désolé pour l'erreur, le cas échéant. ☺️ )
@@FTRClub je vous remercie, je l'espère.
You seems to be RE lover .. Don't compare...Biased review..
Not sure why people cannot accept when an RE is appreciated and start saying the review is biased and the reviewer is RE Fanboy.
If it's good, it should be praised. If it's not, then not. It's as simple.
@@FTRClub I own a RE and love the improvements but your review seems to biased little towards Meteor 350 honestly! No offence .
@@abdhulabbas200 none taken brother. I appreciate your honest feedback. Perhaps I was overwhelmed by the refinement on RE. Let their Hunter and Classic 350 line up come out and I will do another comparison against the BS6 version of Dominar 400. I assure you I will do better. 🙏
@@FTRClub Love the spirit :) . Looking forward to more reviews !
You’re a little biased ... in terms of vibration ..
😄😄😄 Well, I always try my level best to be neutral. But I am sorry you felt that way and appreciate your feedback. I will try being more honest next time.
Happy New Year 2021, brother. Hope this new year brings loads of joy and good health to you and your family.
Thats because of the low seat height .. try saddling on the footpegs and the Meteor would make you a meteor on the read. ROFL. Dominar has vibrations was a joke
And why would someone saddle on pegs on a cruiser which has forward-set footpegs? And why is it so difficult to admit the flaws on a bike? Let's keep Japanese bikes aside for a while, why don't you ride a Domi 250 followed by a Domi 400 to understand the vibrations.
Let know how it feels.
How you can compare a 40 bhp bike with a 19.5 bhp 😂😂 foolish comparison
Well, Bajaj Auto started the comparison to begin with targeting the old gen UCE Royal Enfield bikes in their advertisement saying “haathi matt paalo”. I just walked that path laid by Bajaj 🤣
Yes I agree the Royal enfild make the engine tehnology advanced🤣 by giving more bhp from 19 bhp to now 20 bhp engine wow 💪what a power gain😂😂😅🤣.
Lol yeah. They took over 12 years to move out of their UCE )engines) that used to mark its territory everywhere, leaking oil. 🤣
Bai make a comparison video of seplender with gixer 250 because according to your mentality😂 😅🤣🤣seplender 8 bhp gixer 250 26 bhp difference of 19 bhp can be compared😂🤣...... And if you not have a proper answer to argue than say seplender sales are more than bullet😂.......
Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Video was informative but the verdict at the end was bit confusing.
Oops !!! Sorry Shoaib bhai, for the confusion I may have created. Both bikes are brilliant for their price, however, the Dominar is just a bit more value for money if you looking for a fast motorcycle in this segment.
For those who love cruising at a steady pace, Meteor 350 is the pick.
I am a meteor owner. Absolutely loving it. Dominar cannot be your single bike in the garage. For daily commutes in traffic you will suffer a lot. Even with liquid cooling it does not work well. However, in the Meteor it is very agile, the engine feels very premium, and the comfort is on next level. Whether you want to take it in busy traffic or off-road or long highways this does it with ease. One whole package sort of. Dominar is the king of highway cruising. No one can match its speed in that budget. But again you wont be happy with its city performance in traffic. I am suprised how well Meteor manages the weight distribution and engine heating. Great engineering from RE ❤️
Agree with every point you’ve made. What makes Dominar an incredible highway machine, works against it in city. Meteor on the other hand offers a perfect balance of both worlds.
@@FTRClub yes. For an average joe who will use the bike 70% time in busy city traffic and 30% highway rides Meteor makes a strong statement. Plus the built quality is very premium. I am surprised how well RE has managed heat distribution with air-oil cool engine which is supposed to be very basic in pen and paper. Due to its lesser power Meteor also returns a better mileage of around 35-37kmpl whereas on Dominar its around 22kmpl.
Can you compare with D250?
You mean Meteor vs Dominar 250? If yes, then there's a video already in my channel.
Shubho Naboborsho 🤜🤛
@@FTRClub ow yes
Found it
Subho nabo barsho to you too
Dominar400
This dude is horrible. Comparing an old bs4 2018 dominar with a newer 2020 Meteor 350. And just because bajaj delars were rude to you, as u hav written in other comments, u just bashed at dominar 400 and did a completely biased review. Not fair bro.
Hey Brother,
Well guess what, should you watch the video until the end, you'd actually find me encouraging people to buy the Dominar 400, for it being the best value for money proposition in the market, ever. 11:15 is where you should jump onto, to see the verdict. In all fairness the BS6 version hasn't really done away with the vibrations and that's primarily due to the engine being a free revving single.
And regarding the dealership, they were kind enough to lend me the Dominar 250 which again came out to be the winner against Meteor 350, just like the Dominar 400.
Looks like a 'biased' comparison.
Well brother, I am sorry you felt so. While I've ridden this particular bike (Dominar 400) for hundreds of kms and love the way it builds & delivers power, but it comes with it's fair share of issues.
I've previously owned and sold an RE Classic 500 due to it's pathetic build quality, vibrations, oil leaks etc. However, REas brand have come a long way further and have dramatically improved their product line-up. But it can still not beat the value for money proposition that Dominar offers. Hence, I said if you have the budget go with the Dominar else, the Meteor is just amazing.
Meteor is better than dominar
It should be Meteor 350 vs Avenger 220.
Bommasandra Decathlon !
Yup.
It's biased video... Giving soft corners to Meteor... Bakwas video
Hi Sumit,
Sorry you felt it is biased. Should have I been biased, I would have spoken better about the Dominar in this video as it belongs to my closest friend. The fact is, RE has done a brilliant work with the Meteor and they deserve a pat on their back. However, at the end I have concluded that the Dominar 400 is a better value for money proposition. Take a look through the end once.
Hope this helps, my friend. Ride safe and stay safe.
Paid video.. Don't believe what this guy says. He doesn't properly know the power figures of Dominar.. 😂
Why don't you reveal the amount too that was paid? 😆
By the way you own the BS4 or the BS6 Dominar?
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