BAJAJ Dominar D 250 vs 2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE
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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.
- BAJAJ Dominar D 250 80 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE 85.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 5.5 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 27 hp (BAJAJ Dominar D 250) up to 30 hp (2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE).
- Torque spans 23.5 Nm (BAJAJ Dominar D 250) up to 24 Nm (2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE).
- Weight spans 156 kg (2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE) to 180 kg (BAJAJ Dominar D 250).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | BAJAJ Dominar D 250 | KTM 250 ADVENTURE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BAJAJ | KTM |
| Model | BAJAJ Dominar D 250 | KTM 250 ADVENTURE |
| Engine size | 250cc | 250cc |
| Power | 27hp | 30hp |
| Torque | 23.5nm. | 24nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 180kg | 156kg |
| Front brake | ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) | Four-piston radial fixed calliper |
| Rear brake | ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) | Single-piston floating calliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 85.5cm |
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 100/90 19 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 130/80 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Telescopic | WP APEX 43 |
| Rear suspension | Coil-spring Nitrox single shock absorber. | WP APEX - Monoshock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 160km/h | 160km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 3.3 L/100km | 14.5 L – 3.4 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $3231 | $6649 |
| Brand price lists | View BAJAJ price list | View KTM price list |
| Extra features | -2 Spark Plug Technology |
-Slipper clutch, Windshield, Handle Bar, LCD display |
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2023 BAJAJ Dominar D 250 vs 2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE: listed specifications
The 2023 BAJAJ Dominar D 250 and 2024 KTM 250 ADVENTURE are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the 250 ADVENTURE has more peak power, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Dominar D 250 and 250 ADVENTURE have very similar engine displacement (250 cc vs 250 cc).
Peak power
250 ADVENTURE has a modest listed power advantage (30 hp vs 27 hp).
Torque
Dominar D 250 and 250 ADVENTURE have very similar listed torque (23.5 Nm vs 24 Nm).
Listed top speed
Dominar D 250 and 250 ADVENTURE have very similar listed top speeds (160 km/h vs 160 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
250 ADVENTURE is notably lighter on the listed weight (156 kg vs 180 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 250 ADVENTURE is listed higher (85.5 cm) than Dominar D 250 (80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, weight and seat height, while displacement, torque and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BAJAJ Dominar D 250 vs KTM 250 ADVENTURE?
Both are listed at 160 km/h (99 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, BAJAJ Dominar D 250 or KTM 250 ADVENTURE?
KTM 250 ADVENTURE has 30 hp compared with 27 hp on the BAJAJ Dominar D 250.
Which is lighter, BAJAJ Dominar D 250 or KTM 250 ADVENTURE?
KTM 250 ADVENTURE is lighter at 156 kg vs 180 kg for BAJAJ Dominar D 250.
Which is better, BAJAJ Dominar D 250 or KTM 250 ADVENTURE?
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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