Bajaj Dominar 400 vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

349.13 cc
451 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
8 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
Fuel-Injected

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
2 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

40.6 hp @ 9000 rpm
52 Hp @ 10000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

33.2 Nm @ 7500 rpm
42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Bore

89 mm
70 mm

Stroke

56.1 mm
58.6 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Ignition

Digital

Gearbox Type

Manual

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

13 L
14 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kpl
26.31 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

1.5 L
2.8 L

Top Speed

None kph
190 kph

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Mileage

30.08 kmpl
21.2 kmpl

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Beam Type Perimeter Frame
Trellis, high-tensile steel

Chassis type

Beam Type Perimeter Frame
High strength steel trellis

Front Suspension Type

USD Forks
Telescopic Fork

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock with canister
Bottom-link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock, and spring preload adjustability

Rear Suspension Adjustability

N/A

Electronic suspension

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

110/70 - R17
110/70 - R17

Rear Tyre Size

150/60 - R17
150/60 - R17

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm
310 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

230 mm
220 mm

Calliper Type

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

Wheel Size

Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch

Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Disc
Disc

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
310 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

230 mm
220 mm

Radial tyres

Dimensions

Length

2151 mm
1995 mm

Width

834 mm
730 mm

Height

1243 mm
1120 mm

Wheelbase

1452 mm
1375 mm

Seat height

800 mm
785 mm

Ground Clearance

157 mm
145 mm

Kerb Weight

190 kg
171 kg

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Hazard lights

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Adaptive Cruise Control

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

Blind Spot Monitor

Lane keep assist

Combined Braking System

Cornering ABS

Side-stand indicator

Wheelie control

Engine brake control

Slide-control

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

Cornering Headlamps

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

Pass-light switch

Underseat storage light

Engine-kill switch

Audio System

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

Riding Modes

Cruise Control

Quickshifter

Keyless Lock

Heated Grips

Heated Seat

Luggage Panniers

Stepped Seat

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Low Oil Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Electric Start

Clock

Battery

12V, 8Ah
12V, 8.6Ah

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Turn Signal

Odometer

Stand Alarm

Digital Fuel Guage

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Shift Light

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Self-cancelling indicators

Backlit switchgear

Brake lock clasp

Charging Socket

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Launch Control

Steering Damper

Hill-hold Assist

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

Touchscreen

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Low Fuel Level Warning

Distance to Empty Range

Gear Indicator

Service due indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Average Fuel Consumption

Ambient temperature gauge