Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Hero XPulse 210

Last Updated: August 12, 2026

Hero XPulse 210 price starts at Rs. 1.63 Lakh, which is Rs. 19,859 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Dominar 250, priced at Rs. 1.83 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Dominar 250 offers a claimed 35.03 kmpl, while the XPulse 210 delivers 40 kmpl. On the performance front, the Dominar 250 uses a 248.77cc engine producing 27 PS @ 8500 rpm and the XPulse 210 a 210cc engine producing 24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Dominar 250 and XPulse 210, the XPulse 210 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Dominar 250 stands out for performance.

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Dominar 250 vs XPulse 210 Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Dominar 250Hero XPulse 210
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.83 LakhRs. 1.63 Lakh
Mileage 35.03 kmpl40 kmpl
Engine 248.77 cc210 cc
Max power 27 PS @ 8500 rpm24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm
Kerb weight 180 Kg168 Kg

Dominar 250 vs XPulse 210 Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Dominar 250 STDHero XPulse 210 Base
Rating
6 reviews
6 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Hero
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.83 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.63 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke, Liquid cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC
Max Power 27 PS @ 8500 rpm 24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Dominar 250 Colors
Hero Moto Corp XPulse 210 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,467 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 4,698 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 13,318 Dominar 250 Insurance Rs. 11,432 XPulse 210 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
132 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 stroke, Liquid cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC
4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC
Engine Displacement
248.77 cc
210 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
27 PS @ 8500 rpm
24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
20.7 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Bore
72 mm
73 mm
Stroke
72 mm
50 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.9:1
12:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
35.03 kmpl
40 Kmpl
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Braking 100-0 km/h
43m
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 37 mm USD Fork, Travel 135 mm
Telescopic Front Forks Dia 41 mm With Anti Friction Bush, Travel - 210 mm
Suspension-Rear
Multi-step adjustable Monoshocks with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110 mm
Rectangular Swingarm With 10 Steps Adjustable Gas Charged Monoshock, Linkage Travel - 205 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17,Rear :-130/70-17
Front :-90/90-21, Rear :-120/80-18
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-533.4 mm,Rear :-457.2 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
800 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2156*836*1112 mm3
2254*872*1230 mm3
Wheelbase
1453 mm
1446 mm
Length
2156 mm
2254 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
220 mm
Height
1112 mm
1230 mm
Width
836 mm
872 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
13 L
Kerb Weight
180 Kg
168 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
276 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
220 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 6AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Beam Type Perimeter Frame
Semi Double Cradle Of High Tensil Steel
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Off Road Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
750 Kms/60 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
6500 Kms/240 Days
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
12500 Kms/420 Days

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hero XPulse 210
  • The larger motor’s extra performance is really useful when riding on off-road trails
  • Slim and lightweight - makes it very easy to manage
  • Ride quality at slow speeds is great
Hero XPulse 210
  • Still not great for long distance highway travel - engine sounds busy at 100kmph
  • Rear suspension feels a bit stiff at higher speeds
  • TFT console is difficult to read under direct sunlight

Is Bajaj Dominar 250 Better Than Hero XPulse 210?

100% users have chosen Bajaj Dominar 250 over Hero XPulse 210 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 19 users have also rated Bajaj Dominar 250 and Hero XPulse 210 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Bajaj Dominar 250 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and features in your bike. But Hero XPulse 210 is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of comfort and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Dominar 250 XPulse 210
Mileage 4.8 4.3
Performance 5.0 4.7
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 4.0 4.0
Safety 2.5 3.0
Features 2.5 1.7
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Hero Moto Corp XPulse 210?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Dominar 250 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and features in your bike. But Hero XPulse 210 is better on the grounds of safety. On the basis of comfort and maintenance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Hero Moto Corp XPulse 210?
The Hero XPulse 210 is cheaper than Bajaj Dominar 250 by ₹19,859.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Hero Moto Corp XPulse 210?
For the STD version, 248.77 cc Petrol engine of Dominar 250 produces 27 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Base version, 210 cc Petrol engine of XPulse 210 produces 24.6 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 20.7 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Dominar 250 has better performance.

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