BAJAJ Dominar D 250 vs HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen

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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.

BAJAJ Dominar D 250
28.5 pts
Top on paper
HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen
71.5 pts

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

Best fit here
BAJAJ Dominar D 250
64.2 pts
HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen
50.4 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
BAJAJ Dominar D 250
64.1 pts
HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen
45.3 pts

Sporty riding

BAJAJ Dominar D 250
43 pts
Best fit here
HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen
70.5 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
BAJAJ Dominar D 250
64.4 pts
HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen
41.8 pts

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
  • HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen 83.5 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 (HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen).
  • Torque spans 22.9 Nm (HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen) up to 23.5 Nm (BAJAJ Dominar D 250).
  • Weight spans 164.5 kg (HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen) to 180 kg (BAJAJ Dominar D 250).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 7: BAJAJ Dominar D 250 (4); HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen (3).

Specification BAJAJ Dominar D 250 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen
Brand BAJAJ HUSQVARNA
Model BAJAJ Dominar D 250 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen
Engine size 250cc 250cc
Power 27hp 30hp
Torque 23.5nm. 22.9nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves Single cylinder, 4 valves
Weight 180kg 164.5kg
Front brake ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) 300mm BYBRE Four-piston brake caliper
Rear brake ABS (Bybre Brake Calipers) 230mm BYBRE Single-piston brake caliper
Seat height (cm) 80cm 83.5cm
Front tyre 100/80-17 110/70 R17
Rear tyre 130/70-17 150/60 R17
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 Naked
Top speed 160km/h 160km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 13 L – 3.3 L/100km 9.5 L – 3.3 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $3231 $4420
Brand price lists View BAJAJ price list View HUSQVARNA price list
Extra features

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2023 BAJAJ Dominar D 250 vs 2023 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen: listed specifications

The 2023 BAJAJ Dominar D 250 and 2023 HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the 250 Svartpilen has more peak power, and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Dominar D 250 and 250 Svartpilen have very similar engine displacement (250 cc vs 250 cc).

Peak power

250 Svartpilen has a modest listed power advantage (30 hp vs 27 hp).

Torque

Dominar D 250 and 250 Svartpilen have very similar listed torque (23.5 Nm vs 22.9 Nm).

Listed top speed

Dominar D 250 and 250 Svartpilen 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 Svartpilen is notably lighter on the listed weight (164.5 kg vs 180 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: 250 Svartpilen is listed higher (83.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of BAJAJ Dominar D 250 vs HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen?

Both are listed at 160 km/h (99 mph) top speed in our specification data.

Which has more horsepower, BAJAJ Dominar D 250 or HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen?

HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen has 30 hp compared with 27 hp on the BAJAJ Dominar D 250.

Which is lighter, BAJAJ Dominar D 250 or HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen?

HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen is lighter at 165 kg vs 180 kg for BAJAJ Dominar D 250.

Which is better, BAJAJ Dominar D 250 or HUSQVARNA 250 Svartpilen?

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.