Bajaj Dominar 250 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V

Last Updated: October 19, 2026

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V price starts at Rs. 1.48 Lakh, which is Rs. 39,309 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Dominar 250, priced at Rs. 1.88 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Dominar 250 offers a claimed 35.03 kmpl, while the Apache RTR 200 4V delivers 37 kmpl. On the performance front, the Dominar 250 uses a 248.77cc engine producing 27 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Apache RTR 200 4V a 197.75cc engine producing 20.82 PS @ 9000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Dominar 250 and Apache RTR 200 4V, the Apache RTR 200 4V is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Dominar 250 stands out for performance.

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Dominar 250 vs Apache RTR 200 4V Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Dominar 250TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.88 LakhRs. 1.48 Lakh
Mileage 35.03 kmpl37 kmpl
Engine 248.77 cc197.75 cc
Max power 27 PS @ 8500 rpm20.82 PS @ 9000 rpm
Kerb weight 180 Kg151 Kg

Dominar 250 vs Apache RTR 200 4V Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Dominar 250 STDTVS Apache RTR 200 4V TFT
Rating
6 reviews
10 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.88 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.48 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke, Liquid cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Max Power 27 PS @ 8500 rpm 20.82 PS @ 9000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Dominar 250 Colors
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,606 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 4,271 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,844 Dominar 250 Insurance Rs. 12,201 Apache RTR 200 4V Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
132 kmph
127 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 stroke, Liquid cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC
SI, 4 stroke, Oil cooled, SOHC, Fuel Injection
Engine Displacement
248.77 cc
197.75 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
27 PS @ 8500 rpm
20.82 PS @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque
23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
17.25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Bore
72 mm
66 mm
Stroke
72 mm
57.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Mapped ignition system
Compression Ratio
11.9:1
10.0:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
35.03 kmpl
37 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
12.23s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
16m
Power to Weight Ratio
Not Available
135.9
Average Speed
Not Available
Yes
Braking 80-0 km/h
Not Available
29.46m
Claimed Top Speed (Mode 1)
Not Available
127 kmph (Sport)
Braking 100-0 km/h
43m
Not Available
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
5.57s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
7.34s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Front Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
110 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 37 mm USD Fork
Upside down suspension with 37D
Suspension-Rear
Multi-step adjustable Monoshocks with Nitrox
Mono Shock

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
Brake Fluid Grade
Not Available
DOT4
Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17,Rear :-130/70-17
Front :-90/90-17 Rear :-130/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Eurogrip
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
800 mm
800 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
2.5 L
Length*Width*Height
2156*836*1112 mm3
2020*820*1050 mm3
Wheelbase
1453 mm
1353 mm
Length
2156 mm
2020 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
180 mm
Height
1112 mm
1050 mm
Width
836 mm
820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
12 L
Kerb Weight
180 Kg
151 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
270 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
240 mm

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

Frame Type
Beam Type Perimeter Frame
Double Cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Yes
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
Rain,Sports,Urban
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Glide through Technology, GPS
Voice Assist
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Fall Alert
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Metal
Telematics
Not Available
Yes
Handlebar type
Not Available
Hydroformed Handlebar
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Key Shutter Lock
Not Available
Yes
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
500-750 Km /45 Days
500-750 Kms/30 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km /240 days
5000-6000Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km /365 days
11500-12000Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
17500-18000 Kms/550 Days
Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

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
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
  • The 200cc motor offers good low and midrange grunt along with a fun to ride nature
  • It gets 37mm golden coloured USD fork
  • It gets dual-channel ABS along with 3 ride modes: Sport, Urban and Rain, which change the power output
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V
  • Misses out on a 6-speed gearbox
  • 200cc motor makes less power when compared to other motorcycles in the segment
  • Does not get adjustable fork which the previous version used to have

Is Bajaj Dominar 250 Better Than TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?

80% users have chosen Bajaj Dominar 250 over TVS Apache RTR 200 4V in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 25 users have also rated Bajaj Dominar 250 and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V 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, comfort and features in your bike. But TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is better on the grounds of maintenance and safety.
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 Apache RTR 200 4V
Mileage 4.8 4.6
Performance 5.0 4.8
Comfort 5.0 4.8
Maintenance 4.0 4.6
Safety 2.5 4.0
Features 2.5 1.0
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Bajaj Dominar 250 Vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Dominar 250 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Dominar 250 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and features in your bike. But TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is better on the grounds of maintenance and safety.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Dominar 250 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?
The TVS Apache RTR 200 4V is cheaper than Bajaj Dominar 250 by ₹39,309.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Dominar 250 vs TVS Apache RTR 200 4V?
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 TFT version, 197.75 cc Petrol engine of Apache RTR 200 4V produces 20.82 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 17.25 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Bajaj Dominar 250 has better performance.

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