# Bajaj Dominar 400 — Latest News & Updates 2026

> All news, price revisions, and new variant launches for Bajaj Dominar 400.

Source: https://indianautoforum.com/bikes/bajaj/dominar-400/news

The biggest Dominar 400 news in years dropped in May 2026 - Bajaj launched an updated version with a 349cc engine (down from 373.3cc) and slashed the price by Rs 37,000, from approximately Rs 2.40 lakh to Rs 2,03,377 ex-showroom.

The reason is straightforward: motorcycles above 350cc attract 40% GST in India, while those at or below 350cc pay 18%. By reducing the stroke from 60mm to 56.1mm - keeping the same 89mm bore - Bajaj moved the Dominar below that threshold. The engine change is minimal: the DOHC liquid-cooled architecture is identical, and the new 349cc unit actually produces marginally more peak power (40.04 bhp at 9,000 rpm vs 39.42 bhp at 8,800 rpm), though with slightly less peak torque (33.2 Nm vs 35 Nm).

What didn't change: USD forks, adjustable monoshock, dual-channel ABS, 4 riding modes, traction control, 13-litre tank, 800mm seat height, perimeter frame, LED lighting, fully digital cluster. The complete feature set is intact.

This pricing now puts the Dominar 400 well below the Triumph Speed 400 (Rs 2.33 lakh) and Honda CB300R while offering more power and features than either. The value proposition has shifted dramatically.

## Updates
- 2026-05: Bajaj has downsized the Dominar 400 engine from 373cc to 349cc - reducing stroke from 60mm to 56.1mm while keeping the 89mm bore - specifically to bring the bike below India's 350cc GST threshold. This drops the applicable GST rate from 40% to 18%, cutting the ex-showroom price by Rs 37,000 to Rs 2,03,377. Power has actually increased marginally to 40.04 bhp (up from 39.42 bhp), while torque drops slightly from 35 Nm to 33.2 Nm. All other features - 4 riding modes, traction control, dual-channel ABS, KYB USD forks, adjustable monoshock, full-LED lighting - remain unchanged.

The 2026 Dominar 400 is available at Bajaj dealerships across India immediately. Both Standard Black and Standard Green are offered at the new Rs 2,03,377 price. No further changes are expected mid-year.

## FAQs

**What is new in the 2026 Bajaj Dominar 400?**
The 2026 Bajaj Dominar 400 has a new 349.13cc engine (reduced from 373.3cc), producing 40.04 bhp - marginally more than before. The price is Rs 37,000 lower at Rs 2,03,377 ex-showroom due to the 18% GST applicable below 350cc. All other features (USD forks, dual-channel ABS, 4 riding modes, adjustable monoshock) are unchanged.

**Why did Bajaj downsize the Dominar 400 engine?**
To cross below India's 350cc GST threshold. Bikes above 350cc attract 40% GST; those at or below 350cc pay 18%. By reducing the stroke from 60mm to 56.1mm (engine now 349.13cc), Bajaj saved enough GST to cut the ex-showroom price by Rs 37,000.

**Does the 2026 Dominar 400 feel different to ride after the engine change?**
Minimal difference. Peak power is marginally higher (40.04 vs 39.42 bhp), peak torque slightly lower (33.2 vs 35 Nm). The delivery, highway character, and touring capability are essentially identical. Riders switching from the old to new model would be hard-pressed to notice a difference in everyday riding.

## More
- [Overview](/bikes/bajaj/dominar-400)
- [Variants & Prices](/bikes/bajaj/dominar-400/variants)