2019 KTM 250 Duke vs Bajaj Dominar 400 : Bigger is better, or is it? : PowerDrift 

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Moral of the story, heart wants what the heart wants. An extra cylinder would not charm you if you have already fallen for Dominar’s looks. Bajaj’s value for money will not come into picture if you have already ridden a KTM on open roads. And build quality and insane speeds will not matter if you have already started connecting with Royal Enfield‘s brotherhood. All bikes are special. Pick your favourite and welcome to the club.

I agree... before i bought my duke, the bajaj & KTM showrooms are adjoined where i live and i test rode them back and forth.... i am upgrading from my father's 150cc motorcycle, hence granted even the Dominar 250 seemed impressive and the Dominor 400 felt phenomenal....but after i test rode the Duke 250, i mean lets just put the Dominar 250 out of the equation first...don't get me wrong...Dominar 250 is the biggest VFM you can get in any motorcycle, but i had the budget to flex, and after riding it's older & bigger sibling, the dominor 250 just vanishes out of the equation...so now to settle between the Dominar 400 & the Duke, let me admit it straight away, the Dom 400 is a better VFM product, its faster and yes it has better LEDs and to put the cherry on top, it's even cheaper than the Duke 250 making it the ultimate all rounder....but, my friend...i don't know what it is...once you ride the Duke 250, be it the handling, the looks and hence the oomph that comes with it..the fit and finish and thereby the built quality.....i can't exactly point a finger on what it is, but the moment you ride it, it just puts a wide ass smile to your face, all that practicality and VFM quotient just fades away, for me at least it felt like that click moment, i gotta own/ride one of these or i'll not ride at all....thats the magic of these KTMs...and i swear i am no KTM fanboy...we have had honda's in our family mostly...the dom 400 is mighty mighty impressive and a better value proposition, but if value is not what you're looking for, but rather character and excitement, then the Duke sweeps you off your feet like no other... sorry for the long read, i got really passion driven to tell my tale... have a nice one, cheers!!!

Dominar guy through and through. And Varun, the ECU recieved an update moving the gear indicator to main console :)

Spend 1 lac more and u can get 2 more cycliner and 2 more wheels....maruti alto 800

Get a dominar for tour and get a activa for city rides. I like to keep it simple

"Something that dazzling..." "Must be a Dominar...❤️❤️"

Spend 1 more lakh you will get 1 more extra cylinder more Torque and Two extra wheels Renault kwid

Mulgund - Spend 1 lakh Rs. more.... (For the Duke 390) Abhik - Spend 1 lakh Rs. more..... (For the Interceptor) *meanwhile me* - Bhai 2 lakh me hi haalat kharaab ho rahi h, bache hue 1 lakh aap doge kya? 😥😥

Or spend 1.5 lakh more and buy a car take whole family to trip 😂

You can't compare dominar to Duke be it 250 or 390. Dominar is for those who knows what enfield is missing. As I have ridden both I know what a complete package dominar is. When I had classic 350 I used to love it's weight on the highway but used to miss better brakes and ability to cruise at triple digit speed easily. With dominar I have everything what I wished for. When it comes to Duke it's all about power, the only way you'll love riding it if you are always late for your work so that you have to rev it hard everytime. You can't enjoy the calm ride with the Duke. Obviously you can but then your bike won't.

Spend 1lakh rupees less and get the NS 200😂😂. It's good in highways and twisties also. Deliver better mileage and decent city commuter.

The ending was 👌😉. Both duke 250 & dominar 400 are good bikes. But the real confusion starts when both duke 390 & re cont 650 comes. The last two bikes are so close on pricing, that one might go for re taken the fact that extra cylinder is worth & for the first time ever the smoothest re. Whereas duke is the machine that is more aggressive & eager. Man the 3 lakh segment is getting crowded slowly but in a good way at last!

Waited for a Month to Get My D250 ABS and haven't looked back . OfCourse you can spend an extra lakh to go for the bigger displacement but do you have an extra lakh ?

Ahh.. I've been missing these kind of videos!!! Tired of watching launch after launch.. This is the real deal.. This feels like home ☺️

Sure Duke 250 is agile..but twist the throttle of the new dominar and you'll change your mind.Pulls like freight train.

I saw this video on August. Bought dominar on October. Never been so happy with the bike. Tip : Test Drive your choice. Helps.

The ending was the icing 😂 I'm glad the bike scene in India is way better than 5 years ago

In the end spend 1 lakh more to get Duke or another to get the interceptor but here I m living with a hayate n thinking I can get 2 of those in 1 lakh 😂

No one comes even closer to the content offered by PD.Thats why It's growing rapidly.👌👌👌

That "kya be" was really very amazing point of view to put the junior like a junior 😂🤣

give your video editor a raise already

The Halogen bulb in duke 250 which is for 2.20 lakh is something pain for the ass.. 😐

Crying in the corner seeing the price of these in 2021

I usually don't want Powerdrift videos to end, but I like the ending this one. Great job!

I am here to just comment. I am now watching the PowerDrift videos on my HD TV. Mobile screen doesn't do justice to your videos!

Got the Bajaj Dominar 400 delivered on 29th August :-P

@powerdrift, even though they fall in the same price range, it's not an apple to apple comparison. The dominar is a sports tourer which offers near D390 level performance while D250 is an outright fun street naked. The target customers are very different.Please do a comparo between dominar, mojo, cbr250r, SF250 and D250 with gixxer250 and FZ25. Also the last quote " Spend 1 lac more.... " Is not easy for everyone.

The ending was simply outstanding...That's called a marvelous creativity....

Duke 250 41kmpl?....it dont give more than 25 in city...and 30 to 32 on highways

Dominor is for mature riders who always wanted a big bike but couldn't buy oneand the ktm 250 is for the riders who wanna have fun but can't afford the 390..!!!!

poweredrift logic 🙏 40hp 180 kg dominar : heavy powerless ride 🤣 25hp 200kg RE bullet : light and best tourer with power 🤣

or spend 1.5 lacs less and buy splender 😂😂😂

Dominar is too heavy in bumper to bumper traffic especially in Bangalore.. For Highway and Ring roads it's a go to bike..

04:30 You got the mileage swapped. Anyways cool video, I like both bikes but in this Mumbai traffic 150-200cc bikes are fine, as you can't go more than 80 anyways. Most of the time I'm around 60. I personally think scooty is better for city commute. You don't need to hold the clutch, no gears just brake and chill!

Editing was epic with cool cinematics and background music choice was great, someone sitting on the chair knows his/her stuff well.

Just keep adding one more lakh more and buy most powerful bike in the world😂😂

05:25 sums up the whole video for me.

THE BEST VALUE FOR BIKE IS DOMINAR 400 (2019) 😎

As a proud Interceptor owner, the end of the video made me smirk. 😉

YESS. POWERDRIFT IS BACK WITH THE BASICS :""")

😂😂😂😂😂 they just make fun of varun by saying spend 1 lakh and 1 lakh i like it

KTM Duke 250 is my pick, 1) Coz it such a breeze in the city where almost 80% of your riding happens and has much sharper handling too. 2) I prefer instant acceleration (Torque) than Top speed (Horse Power) anyday coz torque/acceleration is what you are gonna feel 95% of the time and you only hit top speed like just once or twice in a month. So obviously my pick is the KTM Duke 250.

Thanks I'm confused earlier and searching the comparison between these two and then your notification comes to rescue, I'll purchase dominar next month 😍

Kya bey!!! Fact is, you won't go wrong buying any of the four. Get the D250 and you will love your commutes and the corners. But it has the lowest power and straight line acceleration and 1up riding won't be as much fun. Get the dominar and see yourself become a comfy tourer. The bike is hefty and not as keen a lane splitter or filtering God when stuck in traffic. Your 1up will be really pleased with you though. Get the D390 and realise what it feels like to get high on your commutes and to blaze the twisties. It's seriously addictive. But stop looking at the fuel consumption and the routine cheap but frequent spare changes. It'll spit helfire on you if there is prolonged traffic unless u ou switch to ICE coolant.. Get the INT650 and have fun on a classic twin cylinder rumble. But it's no fun on congested roads or the canyons. Too sedated for what it could be. And the design flaws and reliability issues persist. Not as bad as the himalayan, but still there. Me? my vote goes to the rc390. It's destroys everyone where it matters most, the canyons. Everything else, deal with it. Will I recommend it to others? No. Unless your only aim is to have a proper sub400cc sportsbike. As one of the ktm showroom owners told me. Only 4 people come and inquire about the rc390 a month. And 3 of them buy it within the next 10 days. It's what motorcycling for me represents. Rc390 does what it does and nails it. Everything else is noise.

0 to 0:48 - Wat a way to start a comparison. Just engaging like a action trailer. Keep up guys.

Ending farrruuu tha..!😂 Now it's time to figure out which one comes on top..! KTM DUKE 390 OR ROYAL ENFIELD Interceptor 650.🤜

wow..amazing comparo and loved the way it ended..haha. How about a mega comparo with Duke 250, Gixxer 250, Dominar, Himalayan, Apache 310 and Mojo....(since all of them more or less fall in the same price bracket)

The ending though 😅... exactly what’s going on in my head 😁

Why do u guyz keep comparing dominar with dukes....its a tourer and the other is not......Compare it with enfields,,,,that will make much more sense........

5.36 😂 guy easily saying spend 1 lak like just 10K . Wat will happen when we say to father 😁

*Now these are the videos we're looking forward to! Use me as a "more comparos" button*

Finally after a while PD is back to it's game. I really missed your car and bike review videos with no much drama and unwanted build up dialogues. For eg in this case, no drama, no hectic acting.. just convey the point clearly and directly..nice and easy. That's one of the reason we liked Sagar sir reviews. Any way Expecting more awesome reviews from you guys and looking fwd with the comparison of D390 and RE650 just like this.

The Dominar got a firmware update and the gear position indicator is now on the upper console. Great video!

I pay 1lakh less and get fz15 😁

4:34 Wait... what was that @PowerDrift ?? City mileage more than highways? "are you high"?? :D

I think if you are a touring enthusiast, Dominar is a much better bike. It comes to it's own on the highways and if you are not too aggressive, even on the twisties.

Hey Team PD! There is an ECU update for the Dominar 2019 which will enable the gear position indicator in the main console. Also, it is done free of cost at any Bajaj dealership :)

The way u present content, is unmatched.

Spend 18 lakhs more and get yourself a BMW s1000rr

I can't afford both motorcycle's What the **** am i doing here

At the end u put us on a confused situation bro.....🤣

Dominar at the end - Dude, bring me some coke and popcorn to enjoy the show. 🤣🤣

I miss these kind of videos.. I fell in love with this channel when I first saw that ecosport vs duster video by Tenhut & Charles. That was epic.. Bring more of these Guyz

The dominar does not sell much because the colour option are crappy. They have done that mistake in old as well as new dominar. One thing they have done good is no much graphics , this makes it look mature, but more colour options are needed.

I bought dominar 400 2019 edition in April after riding 7000 km I can confidently say that non of The bike can beat it in overall performance means thrust and stability when you're riding above 100 kmph .i have drive more than 600 km in a day.so genuinely saying love it

The only channel who do comparison with makes sense 🤟 with best videography.

Faced the same dilemma a year ago.....bought the KTM 250 😃

No.1 Automobile channel in RU-vid #PDArmy. the video of duke390 that made me buy Duke390 in 2014 #BestVideoMaker

That dominar headlight 🔥🔥

loved the ending... for city rides go for duke for highways go for dominar

I heard that KTM bike give lot of heat in its engine. Is it tolerable in touring?

"kya be, spend 1lakh more and get the most amazing bike on the market" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 cracked me up 🤣🤣

So fz25 nd gixxer 250 are not even in the picture?

I would go for dominar if it was lighter. It weighs like a 2 cylinder. See the reason i choose single cylinder motorcycles is because of less weight and less mechanical parts to maintain. So i bought the duke 390 From Philippines.

You guys told everything at the climax..... Interceptor is the best !!

It's not about how fast she goes, it's about how fast she can turn. Handling of Bajaj is no thank you for me.

Was waiting for something like this to happen...! Duke is awesome but 2019 Dominar is hard to resist as well.

Haha...i like how the video ended by bringing in the Monsters of the League. Varun your look during this scene was hilarious

Same routine. Like first.. then --> watch :D

Dominer rocks, 28000 km ridden and prooved that it is a beast,,, watch Candida Luis she ridden in a tough terrain, slushy,, narrow roads. Salute to brave Candida...India to Australia.. amazing... make in India... wow

Comparison should be between Dominar 400 (2019) vs Duke 390 (2017).

I would go for 250...because of its looks😍❤️

5:18 literally made me reconsider my decision of getting a Duke 250. So I went with Duke 390 XD! Thanks Powerdrift.

who's writing your scripts? give him/her a hike

Crazy fucking Ending!!😆

Hey, I love your content. Can we have a safety focused video tho? International RU-vidrs like FortNine often do tests for safety equipment like helmets. However, their recommendations are not available in India. If they are, those are out of the reach of the people driving 1L motorcycles.

That ending was the cherry on the icing. Really fun review, these guys have mad skills... Not just the presenters, but the whole team! In the end, it depends on the requirement. All of them are great fun to ride!

I faced the same dilemma when I was looking for my bike but I had only three to choose from Dominar 400,Duke 390,RC390(interceptor wasn't launched that time).I dropped the Duke because don't get me wrong but it's just I am really very scared of tankslappers and riding Duke on high speed makes me scared coz it's very unstable on bumps,I left Dominar because I didn't felt that connection with her I would say it's too calm for my liking(soft suspension,linear power delivery) don't get me wrong it's an amazing bike for what it's meant to do if you are on a budget and want to tour buy it with your eyes closed only buy interceptor if you are about that classic vibe instead of sportiness which Dominar offers.

I have bought the D250 over the vfm 400 and as the video shows 35kmpl in city for the D250 isn't right, you will get max 35 in highway not in the city , in city you will get around 25 to 30 only🤷🤷

One lakh more? That’s 50% more

KTM company is now running good ... Thanks to BAJAJ 🙏

Close your eyes and buy Dominar! If you are also considering city use, then just buy a scooter or splendour ! Don’t speak or look about city use with higher cc bikes

Youth will appreciate duke250 but more matured people will like dominar

Bro idea purchase for dominar 400 2019 plus suggested in advantages and disadvantages and vibration feelings

There's always a one lakh more.

Dominar is underrated!

Dominar 400 is good, thas what i heard it from friends.

Good review rather than track review. Indians need this because we don't have roads like the track.

Both are good bikes but still today the best 250cc available in the market is CBR 250R. No other single cylinder 250cc comes close to CBR in terms of smoothness, refinement, build quality, reliability, top end performance and top speed. The king of 250cc. It is also more attention grabber (especially the bs4 version with led headlight with the matt axis grey metallic with striking green color)...