Bajaj Dominar 250 vs TVS Ronin

Last Updated: November 10, 2026

TVS Ronin price starts at Rs. 1.31 Lakh, which is Rs. 56,759 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 Ronin recorded 42.95 kmpl in city testing. On the performance front, the Dominar 250 uses a 248.77cc engine producing 27 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Ronin a 225.9cc engine producing 20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm. If you're deciding between the Dominar 250 and Ronin, the Ronin is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Dominar 250 stands out for performance.

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Dominar 250 vs Ronin Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Dominar 250TVS Ronin
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.88 LakhRs. 1.31 Lakh
Mileage 35.03 kmpl42.95 kmpl (tested, city)
Engine 248.77 cc225.9 cc
Max power 27 PS @ 8500 rpm20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm
Kerb weight 180 Kg159 Kg

Dominar 250 vs Ronin Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Dominar 250 STDTVS Ronin Base - Lightning Black
Rating
6 reviews
220 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj TVS
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.88 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.31 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke, Liquid cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, SOHC
Max Power 27 PS @ 8500 rpm 20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Dominar 250 Colors
TVS Ronin Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch Front :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,606 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 3,768 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,844 Dominar 250 Insurance Rs. 11,851 Ronin Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
132 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Estimated Top Speed
Not Available
120 kmph
Engine Type
4 stroke, Liquid cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC
Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, SOHC
Engine Displacement
248.77 cc
225.9 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
5 Speed
Max Power
27 PS @ 8500 rpm
20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm
Max Torque
23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
19.93 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Bore
72 mm
66 mm
Stroke
72 mm
66 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
Not Available

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

Mileage (Overall)
35.03 kmpl
Not Available
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
42.95 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
40.77 kmpl
Braking 100-0 km/h
43m
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
40-45 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Compression Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Rebound Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
110 mm
Not Available
Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 37 mm USD Fork
Black, 41 mm USD
Suspension-Rear
Multi-step adjustable Monoshocks with Nitrox
Mono Shock with 7 Step Adjustable Preload

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
25 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
25 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17,Rear :-130/70-17
Front :-110/70-17,Rear :-130/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-17 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Front :-17 inch,Rear :-17 inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
800 mm
795 mm
Load carrying capacity
Not Available
150 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
Not Available
311 kg
Length*Width*Height
2156*836*1112 mm3
2040*805*1170 mm3
Wheelbase
1453 mm
1357 mm
Length
2156 mm
2040 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
181 mm
Height
1112 mm
1170 mm
Width
836 mm
805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
180 Kg
159 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
240 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
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
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
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Rain,Urban
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Glide Through Technology
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Metal
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
500-750 Km /45 Days
750-1000 Kms/30-45 Days
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km /240 days
5500-6000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km /365 days
11500-12000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
17500-18000 Kms/550 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
TVS Ronin
  • Torquey engine ensures you don’t have to shift as frequently
  • Excellent fit and finish
  • Lightweight and agile in both city traffic and highway
  • Can easily accommodate tall riders
TVS Ronin
  • Unimpressive highway performance
  • You’ll need to pull the front brake lever really hard for aggressive braking

Is Bajaj Dominar 250 Better Than TVS Ronin?

60% users have chosen Bajaj Dominar 250 over TVS Ronin in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 357 users have also rated Bajaj Dominar 250 and TVS Ronin on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features 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 Ronin
Mileage 4.8 4.1
Performance 5.0 4.2
Comfort 5.0 4.3
Maintenance 4.0 3.9
Safety 2.5 0.2
Features 2.5 4.3
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Recently Asked User Questions

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  • The TVS Ronin stands out as an excellent option for individuals seeking a comfortable and retro-styled commuter motorcycle that offers commendable mileage, effortless handling, and a refined, low-vibration engine. It is well-suited for short trips as well as daily commuting, all within a budget of ₹1.5 lakh. To identify the most suitable option within your preferred budget range, we recommend utilizing the filters available on ZigWheels including parameters such as price, body type, fuel efficiency, and comfort features to compare the various models and select the one that best meets your requirements: https://www.zigwheels.com/newbikes
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Bajaj Dominar 250 Vs TVS Ronin FAQs

Which bike is best between Bajaj Dominar 250 vs TVS Ronin?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Dominar 250 vs TVS Ronin?
The TVS Ronin is cheaper than Bajaj Dominar 250 by ₹56,759.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Dominar 250 vs TVS Ronin?
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 - Lightning Black version, 225.9 cc Petrol engine of Ronin produces 20.4 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 19.93 Nm @ 3750 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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