Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Honda Hornet 2.0

Should you buy Bajaj Dominar 250 or Honda Hornet 2.0 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Bajaj Dominar 250 price in Delhi is Rs 184672 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Honda Hornet 2.0 price in Delhi is Rs 139450 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Dominar 250 makes 27 PS and 23.5 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Hornet 2.0 stand at 17.26 PS and 15.9 Nm respectively. Bajaj offers the Dominar 250 in 3 colours whereas the Honda Hornet 2.0 comes in 4 colours. Out of 75 user reviews, Hornet 2.0 scores 4.1 whereas the Bajaj Dominar 250 tallies 4.1 out of 5 based on 118 user reviews..TheBajaj Dominar 250 Mileage is around 35.03 kmpl, while the Honda Hornet 2.0 Mileage is around 57.35 kmpl.

Dominar 250 vs Hornet 2.0

Key Highlights	Dominar 250	Hornet 2.0
Mileage (City)	35.03 kmpl	57.35 kmpl
Max Power	27 PS @ 8500 rpm	17.26 PS @ 8500 rpm
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve, Liquid Cooled, Twin Spark, FI	4 Stroke, SI Engine

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Basic Information	Bajaj Dominar 250	Honda Hornet 2.0
On-Road Price	Rs.2.11 Lakh onwards	Rs.1.64 Lakh onwards
Mileage (City)	35.03 kmpl	57.35 kmpl
Max Power	27 PS @ 8500 rpm	17.26 PS @ 8500 rpm
User Rating	4.1 Based on 118 Reviews	4.1 Based on 75 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Naked Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 6,112 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 4,743 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.11,795 Dominar 250 Insurance	Rs.11,687 Hornet 2.0 Insurance
Colours	Citrus RushRacing RedSparkling Black	Matte Axis Grey MetallicMatte Marvel Blue MetallicMatte Sangria Red MetallicPearl Igneous Black
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Basic Information

Bajaj Dominar 250

Honda Hornet 2.0

On-Road Price

Rs.2.11 Lakh onwards

Rs.1.64 Lakh onwards

Mileage (City)

35.03 kmpl

57.35 kmpl

Max Power

27 PS @ 8500 rpm

17.26 PS @ 8500 rpm

User Rating

4.1

Based on 118 Reviews

4.1

Based on 75 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Naked Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 6,112

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 4,743

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.11,795
Dominar 250 Insurance

Rs.11,687
Hornet 2.0 Insurance

Colours

Citrus RushRacing RedSparkling Black

Matte Axis Grey MetallicMatte Marvel Blue MetallicMatte Sangria Red MetallicPearl Igneous Black

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.	Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve, Liquid Cooled, Twin Spark, FI	4 Stroke, SI Engine
Displacement	248.77 cc	184.40 cc
No. of Cylinders Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.	1	-
Cooling System Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.	Liquid Cooled	-
Valve Per Cylinder Refers to the number of intake and exhaust valves present in each cylinder. Most modern petrol bike engines have two or four valves per cylinder.	4	-
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch Enables the rider to disconnect the engine from the transmission temporarily, allowing for gear changes and neutral operation.	Wet, Multiplate with Assist & Slipper Clutch	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Gear Box Indicates the arrangement of gears that transmit power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the rider to adjust speed and torque.	6 Speed	5 Speed
Bore These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	61 mm
Stroke These measurements describe the diameter (bore) and length (stroke) of the cylinder in the engine. They directly affect an engine's performance characteristics.	-	63.09 mm
Compression Ratio Reflects the ratio of the maximum volume in the cylinder (when the piston is at the bottom) to the minimum volume (when the piston is at the top) during the engine cycle. Higher compression ratios generally lead to more efficient combustion.	-	9.5:1
Emission Type Specifies the level of emissions produced by the bike, conforming to regulatory standards. Petrol bikes typically adhere to norms like Euro or BS (Bharat Stage) emissions standards.	bs6-2.0	bs6-2.0
Max Torque Represents the highest rotational force output by the engine, usually measured in Newton-meters (Nm) or pound-feet (lb-ft). It indicates the engine's pulling power.	23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm	15.9 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting Describes how the engine is initiated. Most petrol bikes use electric starters, kick starters, or both, to commence engine operation.	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Refers to the design and configuration of the engine. Most petrol bikes typically use either a single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, or occasionally a multi-cylinder (like a four-cylinder) engine.

Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, DOHC, 4 valve, Liquid Cooled, Twin Spark, FI

4 Stroke, SI Engine

Displacement

248.77 cc

184.40 cc

No. of Cylinders

Indicates the total count of combustion cylinders in the engine. Common configurations include single-cylinder, twin-cylinder, and four-cylinder setups.

Cooling System

Describes the method used to dissipate heat from the engine. Petrol bikes often use air-cooling or liquid-cooling systems to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

Liquid Cooled

Features
Instrument Console This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.	-	Digital
USB Charging Port	No	No
Speedometer Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Tracks the distance traveled during a specific journey or trip, enabling riders to monitor their mileage for individual rides.	Digital	Digital
Odometer Shows the total distance covered by the bike since its inception, providing a comprehensive record of its usage	Digital	Digital
Additional Features Of Variant This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	-	Seat Length - 590 mm, Gear Position Indicator, Battery Voltmeter, Side Stand Engine Cut Off, Hazard Switch, Key On Tank
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics Refers to the decorative decals or paint schemes on the bike's bodywork, enhancing its visual appeal.	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	Yes
Passenger Footrest Provides a designated area for the pillion passenger to rest their feet comfortably during rides.	Yes	Yes
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Features

Instrument Console

This refers to the display panel on a petrol bike that shows essential information like speed, RPM, fuel level, and other indicators such as engine temperature and gear position.

Digital

USB Charging Port

Speedometer

Displays the current speed of the bike in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), providing crucial information for safe riding.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZZJq5skTQ

Digital

Techometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Additional Features This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.	-	Seat Length - 590 mm, Gear Position Indicator, Battery Voltmeter, Side Stand Engine Cut Off, Hazard Switch, Key On Tank

Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Additional Features

This refers to unique features or upgrades specific to a particular model or variant of the petrol bike, which may include enhanced performance components, aesthetic improvements, or technology integrations.

Seat Length - 590 mm, Gear Position Indicator, Battery Voltmeter, Side Stand Engine Cut Off, Hazard Switch, Key On Tank

Performance
City Mileage	35.03 kmpl	57.35 kmpl
Highway Mileage	33.99 kmpl	55.77 kmpl
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	5.60 Sec	5.23 Sec
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	7.92 Sec	7.08 Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	6.88 Sec	7.53 Sec
Acceleration (0-100 Kmph)	10.92 Sec	12.91 Sec
Quarter Mile	17.70 s @ 118.46 kmph Sec	18.34sec @ 110.35kmph Sec
Braking (60-0 Kmph)	18.50 Sec	17.04 Sec
Braking (80-0 Kmph)	31.53 Sec	30.05 Sec
Braking (100-0 Kmph)	51.58 Sec	50.62 Sec
Top Speed	120 kmph	-
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Performance

City Mileage

35.03 kmpl

57.35 kmpl

Highway Mileage

33.99 kmpl

55.77 kmpl

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

5.60 Sec

5.23 Sec

Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)

7.92 Sec

7.08 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	13 L	12 L
Width These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.	836 mm	783 mm
Length	2156 mm	2034 mm
Height	1112 mm	1064 mm
Saddle Height Indicates the distance from the ground to the top surface of the bike's seat, influencing rider comfort and accessibility, especially for shorter or taller individuals.	800 mm	-
Ground Clearance	157 mm	167 mm
Wheelbase	1453 mm	1355 mm
Kerb Weight	180 kg	142 kg
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

13 L

12 L

Width

These dimensions describe the physical size of the bike. Width represents the distance across the widest part of the bike, length is the distance from front to back, and height is the vertical measurement from the ground to the highest point of the bike.

836 mm

783 mm

Length

2156 mm

2034 mm

Height

1112 mm

1064 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
LED Taillights	Yes	X-Shaped LED
Low Fuel Indicator	No	No
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

LED Taillights

X-Shaped LED

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.	300 mm	276 mm
Rear Brake Diameter Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.	230 mm	220 mm

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

Refers to the diameter of the disc or drum used for the front brake system on a petrol bike, influencing braking performance and heat dissipation.

300 mm

276 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

Indicates the diameter of the disc or drum used for the rear brake system, contributing to the bike's overall braking effectiveness and control.

230 mm

220 mm

Underpinnings
Frame	Beam Type Perimeter Frame	Diamond Type

Underpinnings

Frame

Beam Type Perimeter Frame

Diamond Type

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