2024 Kawasaki Z500 vs BAJAJ Dominar D 400
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Kawasaki Z500 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
- BAJAJ Dominar D 400 80 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 40 hp (BAJAJ Dominar D 400) up to 52 hp (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Torque spans 35 Nm (BAJAJ Dominar D 400) up to 42.6 Nm (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
- Weight spans 181 kg (2024 Kawasaki Z500) to 192 kg (BAJAJ Dominar D 400).
- Displacement spans 400 cc (BAJAJ Dominar D 400) to 500 cc (2024 Kawasaki Z500).
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| Specification | Kawasaki Z500 | BAJAJ Dominar D 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | BAJAJ |
| Model | Kawasaki Z500 | BAJAJ Dominar D 400 |
| Engine size | 500cc | 400cc |
| Power | 52hp | 40hp |
| Torque | 42.6nm. | 35nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 181kg | 192kg |
| Front brake | Single semi-floating disc Ø310mm Balanced actuation double piston | ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) |
| Rear brake | Single disc Ø220mm Telescopic fork | ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 78.5cm | 80cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70R17 M/K 54H | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60R17 M/K 66H | 150/60-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork Ø41mm | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with lower link, gas-charged shock and spring preload adjustability | Coil-spring, Nitrox single shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 3.8 L/100km | 13 L – 4.5 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5599 | $3840 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View BAJAJ price list |
| Extra features | -Euro 5, 3 Spark Plug Technology. |
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2024 Kawasaki Z500 vs 2023 BAJAJ Dominar D 400: listed specifications
The 2024 Kawasaki Z500 and 2023 BAJAJ Dominar D 400 differ on the listed specifications: the Z500 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Z500 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (500 cc vs 400 cc).
Peak power
Z500 has a clear listed power advantage (52 hp vs 40 hp).
Torque
Z500 has a clear listed torque advantage (42.6 Nm vs 35 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z500 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (190 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Z500 has a modest listed weight advantage (181 kg vs 192 kg). Z500 has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Kawasaki Z500 vs BAJAJ Dominar D 400?
Kawasaki Z500 is listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for BAJAJ Dominar D 400.
Which has more horsepower, Kawasaki Z500 or BAJAJ Dominar D 400?
Kawasaki Z500 has 52 hp compared with 40 hp on the BAJAJ Dominar D 400.
Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z500 or BAJAJ Dominar D 400?
Kawasaki Z500 is lighter at 181 kg vs 192 kg for BAJAJ Dominar D 400.
Which is better, Kawasaki Z500 or BAJAJ Dominar D 400?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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