Bajaj VS400 Rebranded Again; Now Trademarked as Dominar 400

If counted, since its first unveil as a concept model at the 2014 Auto Expo, the Bajaj Auto’s cruiser sports offering, has been rechristened the fourth time. Started its journey with the nameplate of Bajaj Pulsar CS400, further rebranded by the names like the VS400, the Kratos 400 and now registered with the title of ‘Dominar 400’.

If elaborates, the ‘Bajaj Dominar 400’- the word Dominar comes from the Spanish language, which is meant ‘to dominate’, whereas the 400 denotes the engine capacity of the motorcycle.

As per the Bajaj’s latest report, the Bajaj’s branding team has decided to change the production version name via ‘Dominar 400’. owing to the trademark issue as the Kratos 400’ brand name has already been registered to other company’s product in the same two-wheeler segment.This re-creation of new brand name is one of the major reason for the delay of motorcycle launch. Now the Dominar 400 is confirmed to available at the authorized dealership by the end of this year.

Related: Which One is Best Bajaj Dominar 400 VS KTM Duke 390

Featuring an aggressive styling, extended wheelbase, low set handlebars, and massive fuel tank, the flagship Dominar 400 will be bolted with the powertrain inherited from the KTM Duke 390. The 373.27cc, liquid-cooled, single cylinder mill is slated to produce 44 bhp and 34.5 Nm as reports suggest. All the mentioned potential will be dispatched to the rear wheel by the connected six-speed gearbox transmission. On pricing, it is anticipated to launch with the price sticker of INR 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom).