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 Modenas Dominar 400, cheapest 400cc bike

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hitz
post May 6 2019, 09:42 AM

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QUOTE(eqmal197 @ May 4 2019, 08:55 PM)
My thought was maybe modenas still want to use kawasaki engine for their moped models. Ct115, kriss and gt128 still viable choices for consumer. So why not kawasaki want to gain profit by buying more modenas share.

Between gt128 or 135lc, i rather take gt128. Cheap, low risk and its kawasaki engine. Hehehe
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But but... only the engine is lasting, the rest of stuffs kaput easily like meter and electronic whistling.gif
eqmal197
post May 6 2019, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(hitz @ May 6 2019, 09:42 AM)
But but... only the engine is lasting, the rest of stuffs kaput easily like meter and electronic  whistling.gif
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Agree. My father in law's kriss looks very old and ugly. Yellowish coverset, rusty spoke rim, unfunctional meter but still kicking to mosque and grocery shop
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post May 7 2019, 10:05 AM

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Wonder if Bajaj will develop a full fairing version of the Dominar...will be an interesting addition. Ah, if they can only use the sweet 1-cylinder engine of the RC390, it will make the Dominar 400 so much more fun
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post May 14 2019, 04:48 PM

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QUOTE(lowpro @ May 7 2019, 10:05 AM)
Wonder if Bajaj will develop a full fairing version of the Dominar...will be an interesting addition. Ah, if they can only use the sweet 1-cylinder engine of the RC390, it will make the Dominar 400 so much more fun
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Rc390 same engine as 390 duke

The ktm 390s has a lot of problem. Bajaj learn the lesson here. So of course they do not want dominar have the same as their sisters. Let dominar less agressive for longevity.

And i dont think bajaj would put fairing. If you watch tamil/hindustan movie, you will see their bikes prefer naked than fairing. Unless bajaj decided to do it for their outside market

By the way, how's your dominar? Ok or not?
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post May 14 2019, 06:16 PM

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QUOTE(eqmal197 @ May 14 2019, 04:48 PM)
Rc390 same engine as 390 duke

The ktm 390s has a lot of problem. Bajaj learn the lesson here. So of course they do not want dominar have the same as their sisters. Let dominar less agressive for longevity.

And i dont think bajaj would put fairing. If you watch tamil/hindustan movie, you will see their bikes prefer naked than fairing. Unless bajaj decided to do it for their outside market

By the way, how's your dominar? Ok or not?
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Thinking of selling it. It is nice as a fun bike but...can be so much nicer. Mine is blue. Most people would have bought the red
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post May 14 2019, 08:58 PM

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QUOTE(lowpro @ May 14 2019, 06:16 PM)
Thinking of selling it. It is nice as a fun bike but...can be so much nicer. Mine is blue. Most people would have bought the red
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Wah. Sudah mau jual meh?

I think i know why. You want more power kan?
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post May 14 2019, 11:17 PM

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QUOTE(lowpro @ May 14 2019, 06:16 PM)
Thinking of selling it. It is nice as a fun bike but...can be so much nicer. Mine is blue. Most people would have bought the red
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Why? Haha more nicer in what aspect?
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post May 15 2019, 10:45 AM

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QUOTE(eqmal197 @ May 14 2019, 08:58 PM)
Wah. Sudah mau jual meh?

I think i know why. You want more power kan?
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Yup...I will just ride my 600 for now. The Dominar is a decent bike for the price but it can be much better. Hope that the next evolution will be more universal in execution instead of just focusing on the Indian market for its formula
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post May 15 2019, 10:55 AM

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QUOTE(TanJy1814 @ May 14 2019, 11:17 PM)
Why? Haha more nicer in what aspect?
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How it can be improved:

1) Add one more cylinder! This will give it better performance.
2) Provide an option for a half fairing like XJ6N and XJ6 Diversion. No need full fairing like XJ6 Diversion F. The half fairing gives better wind protection over longer rides.
3) Reduce the vibration coming through the seat. Maybe a second cylinder can solve this... hmm.gif

Just my 2 sen worth on how Bajaj can evolve the Dominar in future

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eqmal197
post May 15 2019, 11:01 AM

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Good for you lowpro

While me myself would like to buy this bike next year
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post May 15 2019, 11:03 AM

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QUOTE(eqmal197 @ May 15 2019, 11:01 AM)
Good for you lowpro

While me myself would like to buy this bike next year
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same here, looking at it for daily use as well~
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post May 15 2019, 11:29 AM

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Honestly speaking, if your expectations aren't too much, it REALLY IS A GOOD BIKE. It performs as well as it's designers intended it to. Getting from A to B with minimum fuss and in decent manner as it handles quite well. Daily use is good too but try not to over tax the engine for extended time over long distances. Gotta understand that it is only a single cylinder and should be kept at a reasonable cruising speed. It can go the distance. Just don't try to keep up with your friends on other more powerful bikes
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post May 15 2019, 11:35 AM

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QUOTE(lowpro @ May 15 2019, 11:29 AM)
Honestly speaking, if your expectations aren't too much, it REALLY IS A GOOD BIKE. It performs as well as it's designers intended it to. Getting from A to B with minimum fuss and in decent manner as it handles quite well. Daily use is good too but try not to over tax the engine for extended time over long distances. Gotta understand that it is only a single cylinder and should be kept at a reasonable cruising speed. It can go the distance. Just don't try to keep up with your friends on other more powerful bikes
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Thanks for info.

Actually I'm retired from big bikes. Then since workplace now quite far, i guess i need it again. But this time, for daily use.
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post May 15 2019, 12:40 PM

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QUOTE(lowpro @ May 15 2019, 11:29 AM)
Honestly speaking, if your expectations aren't too much, it REALLY IS A GOOD BIKE. It performs as well as it's designers intended it to. Getting from A to B with minimum fuss and in decent manner as it handles quite well. Daily use is good too but try not to over tax the engine for extended time over long distances. Gotta understand that it is only a single cylinder and should be kept at a reasonable cruising speed. It can go the distance. Just don't try to keep up with your friends on other more powerful bikes
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indeed.

but since bajaj is not like those big brand. they can only use what they have and improve. ( need huge money to spend for new engine RnD)
in this case. ktm 390 engine. ( since they also manufacture this engine for ktm)
since its cheap to make, and 1 single cylinder actually just hit the purpose of this bike made for. touring and daily use.
cheaper price selling with cheaper maintenance.

if using those 2 engine that u said, need RnD or source from other manufacturer with huge cost, then they cant keep produce cheap bike anymore. if selling price same with other big brand, hard for them to compete anymore.
like z400, the price more than double of D400.
2 cylinder vs 1.

im also waiting to buy this bike, but mybe waiting for 2019 version to come here. since im not urgent.
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post May 15 2019, 05:00 PM

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QUOTE(megahertz @ May 15 2019, 12:40 PM)
indeed.

but since bajaj is not like those big brand. they can only use what they have and improve. ( need huge money to spend for new engine RnD)
in this case. ktm 390 engine. ( since they also manufacture this engine for ktm)
since its cheap to make, and 1 single cylinder actually just hit the purpose of this bike made for. touring and daily use.
cheaper price selling with cheaper maintenance.

if using those 2 engine that u said, need RnD or source from other manufacturer with huge cost, then they cant keep produce cheap bike anymore. if selling price same with other big brand, hard for them to compete anymore.
like z400, the price more than double of D400.
2 cylinder vs 1.

im also waiting to buy this bike, but mybe waiting for 2019 version to come here. since im not urgent.
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Yup, what you said is very true...unless they can get a 2-cylinder engine from their partner Kawasaki. But then they might need to pay royalty for the 2-cylinder as well... might not be strong enough to make a business case though... ah well, can always have hope that maybe someday it might happen biggrin.gif
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post May 19 2019, 06:25 AM

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Saw many adverts in mudah.my about previous version but brand new Duke 390 ABS selling for less than RM18k. Should this be better than 2019 Dominar 400?
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post May 20 2019, 05:41 PM

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QUOTE(BlackBananaV6 @ May 19 2019, 06:25 AM)
Saw many adverts in mudah.my about previous version but brand new Duke 390 ABS selling for less than RM18k. Should this be better than 2019 Dominar 400?
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Current Dominar400 is not 2019 version as well. So far Ktm has randomly quality issue appear on owner group, slightly more than Dominar but it might due to more KTM owner out there. Which one you prefer if put aside these kind of potential problem?
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post May 20 2019, 08:44 PM

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QUOTE(BlackBananaV6 @ May 19 2019, 06:25 AM)
Saw many adverts in mudah.my about previous version but brand new Duke 390 ABS selling for less than RM18k. Should this be better than 2019 Dominar 400?
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Old stock must clear to give away to new one
And old one mostly owner says is problematics
I believe shop do whatever they can to clear it

Even new one that super canggih got problem. Hadoi
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post May 21 2019, 11:55 AM

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QUOTE(hong3831 @ May 20 2019, 05:41 PM)
Current Dominar400 is not 2019 version as well. So far Ktm has randomly quality issue appear on owner group, slightly more than Dominar but it might due to more KTM owner out there. Which one you prefer if put aside these kind of potential problem?
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QUOTE(eqmal197 @ May 20 2019, 08:44 PM)
Old stock must clear to give away to new one
And old one mostly owner says is problematics
I believe shop do whatever they can to clear it

Even new one that super canggih got problem. Hadoi
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Thanks for the infos guys
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post Aug 13 2019, 11:56 AM

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I had been riding kapchai for the past 15 years and currently working on my BFull license, and I wanted to buy a used bike to get myself familiarize with a clutch bike.

Initially I went to this bike shop for a used ER6N, but the shop don't recommend this bike and said this bike have valve issue. In their store they have 4 used ER6N that its valve need fixing. Then he recommended me a used Dominar 400 with only 6k mileage for under 10k.

Personally I prefer ER6N, which is about 3~4k more expensive than the used Dominar. But the valve issue the shop raised have me concerned.
Can anyone advise me if Dominar is a good starting bike?



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