Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Bsa Gold Star 650

Autocar India

Bajaj Dominar 250

Standard

1.77 lakh

Bsa Gold Star 650

Legacy Edition

3.45 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

248.8 cc
652 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel Injection
Fuel-Injected

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

26.63 bhp @ 8500 rpm
44.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
55 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Bore

72 mm
100 mm

Stroke

61.1 mm
83 mm

Spark Plugs

2 Per Cylinder
2 Per Cylinder

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Slipper clutch

Number of Gears

6
5

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate

Reverse gear

–

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

13 L
12 L

Top Speed

132 kph
160 kph

Auto Start/Stop

–

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
24.99 kpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.6 L
3 L

Chassis & Suspension

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
320 mm

Rear Brake Size

230 mm
255 mm

Chassis type

Beam type perimeter frame
Tubular Frame

Chassis name

Beam type perimeter frame
Tubular Frame

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, 37mm USD Fork, 135mm travel
41mm telescopic forks

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Rear Suspension Type

Multi-step adjustable Mono shock with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110mm
Twin Shock Absorbers with 5-step Adjustable Preload

Wheel Type

Alloy
Spoke

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Wheel Construction

Alloy
–

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Tyre Size

100/80 - 17
100/90 - 18

Rear Tyre Size

130/70 - 17
150/70 - R17

Radial tyres

N/A

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Electronic suspension

–

Brake type

–
Disc

Tyre make and model

–
Pirelli Phantom Sportscomp

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
255 mm

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
320 mm

Dimensions

Length

2156 mm
2206 mm

Width

836 mm
817 mm

Height

1112 mm
1093 mm

Wheelbase

1453 mm
1425 mm

Seat height

800 mm
782 mm

Ground Clearance

157 mm
150 mm

Kerb Weight

180 kg
201 kg

Adjustable seat height

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Side-stand indicator

Side-stand engine cut-off

Hazard lights

Traction control

Engine brake control

–

Wheelie control

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Combined Braking System

–

Cornering ABS

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
Halogen Bulb

Odometer

USB Charging Port

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Analogue

Tripmeter

Stepped Seat

–

Shift Light

Quickshifter

Pass-light switch

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Navigation

Low Battery Indicator

Keyless Lock

–

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
Halogen Bulb

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Cruise Control

Daytime Running Lights

Digital Fuel Guage

Electric Start

Engine-kill switch

Low Oil Indicator

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Clock

Battery

12V, 8Ah VRLA
12V, (11.2 Ah)

Turn Signal

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Steering Damper

–

Hill-hold Assist

–

Self-cancelling indicators

–

Launch Control

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Brake lock clasp

–

Charging Socket

–

Backlit switchgear

–

Audio System

–

Underseat storage light

–

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning

Trip Meter

Service due indicator

Average Speed

Touchscreen

Tachometer Type

Digital
Analogue

Tachometer

Speedometer

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Instrument console

Digital
Analogue

Fuel gauge

Gear Indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

–

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

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