New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Aiming to transform the motorcycle industry in the premium sports segment, leading two-wheeler maker Bajaj today launched its much-awaited Dominar 400 with an introductory price starting at Rs 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the non-ABS version. Commenting after the launch, Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director, Bajaj Auto said, “The Bajaj Dominar 400 primarily competes against the Royal Enfield Classic 350. With respect to competition, people can ride the Bullet and if they want to go faster than the Bullet, they can ride the Dominar." Power on the Bajaj Dominar 400 comes from the 373.2cc DTS-i single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve engine that is tuned to produce 34.5bhp at 8000rpm and 35Nm of torque at 8500rpm. The bike comes with 43 mm telescopic front forks and an adjustable monoshock rear suspension, while braking performance comes from 320 mm front and 230 mm rear disc brakes. The bike also gets dual-channel ABS. In terms of styling, the Bajaj Dominar 400 retains the muscular and aggressive lines from the concept. The Dominar 400 will also be exported to international markets including Europe, Malaysia, Philippines, Dubai among others, while deliveries in India will commence from January next year, Mr Bajaj added. The Bajaj Dominar 400 will be available in three colours - Midnight Blue, Twilight Plum and Moon White. The bike will be initially sold via 80 showrooms across 22 towns in the country. The company will accept bookings for the Dominar only online for a token amount of Rs 9000, while test rides and deliveries will happen at the dealerships, said Eric Vas, President (Motorcycle Business), Bajaj Auto. UNI ASH SNU 1503