Yamaha FZ25 is the latest bike to enter the 200cc + space in the Indian bike market. One of its indirect rivals could turn out to be the Bajaj Dominar 400. While the Dominar is more expensive, it is also significantly more powerful. Does it make sense to shell out a couple of thousands extra for the Dominar? And how do these two bikes compare with each other? We try to find it out in our Yamaha FZ25 vs Bajaj Dominar 400 comparison here-
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Yamaha FZ25 vs Bajaj Dominar 400 Comparison of Price
| Yamaha FZ25 | Bajaj Dominar 400 | |
| Price | Std. – Rs. 1.20 lakh | Non ABS – Rs 1.36 lakh
ABS – Rs. 1.50 lakh |
The Yamaha FZ25 has a clear advantage over here. Price of the FZ25 undercuts that of the Bajaj Dominar 400 by about Rs. 16,000.
Yamaha FZ25 vs Bajaj Dominar 400 Comparison of Specifications
| Yamaha FZ25 | Bajaj Dominar 400 | |
| Engine | 249cc | 373 cc |
| No. of Cylinders | One | One |
| Max. Power | 20.9 PS | 35 PS |
| Peak Torque | 20 Nm | 35 Nm |
| Fuel Injection | Yes | Yes |
The Dominar has a bigger engine and more powerful than the FZ25 and also makes more torque.
Yamaha FZ25 vs Bajaj Dominar 400 Comparison of Mileage
| Yamaha FZ25 | Bajaj Dominar 400 | |
| City | 32 KMPL | 27 KMPL |
| Highway | 38 KMPL | 33 KMPL |
Of the two, the FZ25 is expected to deliver a higher average fuel mileage. According to Yamaha, the official mileage figures stand at 43 KMPL.
Yamaha FZ25 vs Bajaj Dominar 400 Comparison of Top Speed
| Yamaha FZ25 | Bajaj Dominar 400 | |
| Top Speed | 141 KMPH | 148 KMPH |
Bajaj Dominar 400 has higher top speed thanks to all that extra power.
Yamaha FZ25 vs Bajaj Dominar 400 Comparison – Design
Both bikes feature a very muscular design. The Dominar and FZ25 both feature LED headlamps and LED tail lamps. There are features like a fully digital speedo, black alloys. The Dominar 400 features a more cruiser like appearance, while the FZ25 is a streetnaked.
Yamaha FZ25 vs Bajaj Dominar 400 Comparison – Verdict
As you can see, the Dominar 400 costs more but offers a lot more in terms of power and features. The Bajaj seems like a better value for money offering in comparison. However, the Yamaha scores higher in terms of quality. Also, it comes with ABS, something the Yamaha misses out on. So, if you can shell out around Rs. 16,000 extra then the Bajaj Dominar 400 makes more sense.
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