The Dominar 400 costs ₱208,888 SRP in the Philippines as of 2026 — and it is now sold as a Bajaj, not a Kawasaki. Bajaj launched here as its own brand in February 2026, so the bike that spent years wearing a Kawasaki badge in Philippine showrooms is the same 373cc single-cylinder sports-tourer under its original name. Forty PS, a six-speed gearbox, upside-down forks and dual-channel ABS make it the most motorcycle you can buy in the country for near ₱200,000. One catch matters more than any spec: at 373cc it is not allowed on tolled expressways, whatever the “400” on the tank suggests. If you want to find out whether that suits your riding before spending six figures, renting one costs from ₱1,500 a day.
Dominar 400 price in the Philippines (2026)
| Bajaj Dominar 400 (2026) | ₱208,888 SRP |
|---|---|
| Typical financing example | ₱41,800 down, around ₱5,422 a month over 36 months |
| Outgoing Kawasaki-badged listing | ₱199,900 (older stock, where still listed) |
| Renting one in Manila | From ₱1,500 a day at Rent2Ride Manila |
The ₱208,888 figure is the price Bajaj announced at its Philippine launch on 27 February 2026 and the one Carmudi and ZigWheels carry for the Bajaj-branded bike. You will still find ₱199,900 on some pages — that is the price attached to the Kawasaki-badged version that was sold before the brand change, and it refers to remaining or second-hand stock rather than a bike you can order new. The two numbers are not two variants; they are the same motorcycle across a change of distributor.
Financing terms vary by dealer and by the month’s promo. The example above is a published one, useful as a benchmark rather than a quote. Insurance, registration and the first service are usually on top.
Why a Kawasaki Dominar is now a Bajaj Dominar
The Dominar 400 is built by Bajaj Auto in India. For most of its life in the Philippines it was distributed through Kawasaki Motors Philippines under a partnership arrangement, which is why the tank said Kawasaki and why the model still ranks in search as the “Kawasaki Dominar 400”. In February 2026 Bajaj entered the market under its own name, distributed by Trimotors, launching the Dominar 400 alongside the Pulsar N125, N160, RS200 and NS400Z.
For a buyer, three things follow from that. New units now come from Bajaj dealers, not Kawasaki ones. Parts and service for older Kawasaki-badged bikes will progressively move to the Bajaj network, so ask any dealer you are considering who services what. And the used market will be full of Kawasaki-badged Dominars for a long time yet — they are mechanically the same bike, and the badge alone is not a reason to pay more or less.
Rent2Ride’s three Dominar 400 units all carry the Kawasaki badge, which is what most riders in Manila still picture when they hear the name.
Dominar 400 specifications
| Engine | 373.3cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, fuel-injected |
|---|---|
| Power / torque | 40 PS · 35 Nm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual with slipper clutch |
| Front suspension | 43 mm upside-down forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock |
| Brakes | Disc front and rear, dual-channel ABS |
| Tyres | 110/70 R17 front · 150/60 R17 rear, radial |
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Kerb weight | 193 kg (Philippine listing; earlier Indian-market figures say 184 kg) |
| Fuel tank | 13 litres |
| Ground clearance | 157 mm |
| Lighting / display | Full LED · LCD console |
Read that table against the price and the value case makes itself. Upside-down forks, radial tyres, a slipper clutch and dual-channel ABS are features that usually arrive at ₱300,000 and above in this market. The single-cylinder engine is the compromise: 40 PS is plenty, but a big single vibrates more than a twin and does not rev as sweetly, and at 193 kg the Dominar is heavy for its class — nearly 30 kg more than the discontinued Kawasaki Z400 it is often shopped against.
Two of those figures deserve a footnote. Kerb weight is quoted at 184 kg in Indian reviews of the 2019 update and 193 kg in Philippine listings for the 2026 bike; the difference is most likely fitted accessories and measurement method, and we use the Philippine number because that is the bike sold here. Second, Bajaj’s newest Indian-market Dominar has moved to a different 349cc engine with ride modes and traction control. Every Philippine launch source states 373cc and 40 hp, so the bike sold here is the 373cc version, and we do not claim the newer electronics for it.
What “UG” means
You will see two Dominar names in Rent2Ride’s fleet and across the used market: the Dominar 400 and the Dominar 400 UG. UG stands for the 2019 upgrade. The original 2017 bike had conventional telescopic forks and made 35 PS. The UG version replaced them with 43 mm upside-down forks, added a DOHC head, retuned the ECU and fitted a twin-barrel exhaust, taking output to 40 PS. It also improved the seat, added bungee hooks under the pillion seat for strapping luggage, and split the instrument display into a main console and a tank-mounted secondary screen.
Every new Dominar sold since then, including the 2026 Bajaj-branded bike, is the UG specification even where the suffix is dropped. If you are buying used, the fork type is the quickest tell: upside-down forks mean 2019 or later.
The expressway catch
At 373cc, the Dominar 400 is not permitted on Philippine tolled expressways. DOTC Department Order 2007-38 sets a minimum engine displacement of 400cc, and the Toll Regulatory Board applies it as an exact figure — its 2018 directive states that 398cc and 399cc motorcycles “do not fall in the 400cc-and-above category” and are prohibited. The model name does not change the number on the registration.
This trips up a lot of buyers, and some marketing copy does not help. The bike is named for a class, not a displacement, and the same applies to its closest rivals: the KTM 390 Duke is also 373cc and the Kawasaki Z400 is 398cc, and none of them clear the bar. If your reason for wanting a bigger bike is to take NLEX, SLEX, TPLEX or Skyway out of the city, the Dominar is the wrong tool. If it is provincial touring on national highways — Marilaque, the Tagaytay loop, Bataan, the Rizal side of Laguna de Bay — the displacement rule never comes up, and the Dominar’s 13-litre tank and relaxed gearing are exactly what those roads want.
The only bike in our fleet that is expressway-legal is the Kawasaki Vulcan 650S at 649cc.
Who the Dominar 400 suits
It suits a rider who has already outgrown a 150cc–160cc scooter and wants to do distance. The upright position, wide bars and long wheelbase make it stable at national-highway speeds two-up with luggage, and the slipper clutch takes the drama out of downshifting into corners. It is not a beginner’s first manual: 193 kg is a lot to hold up at a stop on a cambered Makati side street, and 800 mm of seat height means riders under about 165 cm will be on the balls of their feet.
In Metro Manila traffic it is competent rather than pleasant. Heat from a liquid-cooled single sitting in EDSA gridlock is real, and the width of the bike with a top box fitted narrows your filtering options. Riders who spend most days inside the city and only occasionally leave it are usually better served by an automatic — the Yamaha NMAX 155 or Honda ADV 160 — and renting a Dominar for the weekends that actually need one.
Dominar 400 vs Z400 vs Vulcan S
| Dominar 400 | Kawasaki Z400 | Kawasaki Vulcan S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 373cc single | 398cc parallel twin | 649cc parallel twin |
| Power | 40 PS | 46 PS | 61.6 hp |
| Torque | 35 Nm | 38 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 785 mm | 705 mm |
| Kerb weight | 193 kg | 164 kg | 228 kg |
| Expressway-legal | No (373cc) | No (398cc) | Yes (649cc) |
| New price (PH) | ₱208,888 | Discontinued | ₱430,000 |
| Rent2Ride daily rate | From ₱1,500 | ₱2,200 | ₱2,900 |
The Z400 is the sharper bike — lighter, twin-cylinder, quicker to rev — but it has been discontinued in the Philippines and cannot be bought new. The Vulcan S is the only one of the three that answers the expressway question, at more than double the price and 35 kg more weight. The Dominar sits in the middle on paper and wins outright on what you get per peso.
Running costs worth knowing
A 373cc single is cheap to keep by big-bike standards. Oil changes use less oil than a twin, the chain and sprockets are common sizes, and 17-inch radial tyres in 110/70 and 150/60 are widely stocked because several other bikes share them. We do not print a fuel-economy figure because there is no manufacturer number for the Philippine unit and owner reports vary too widely to be useful; expect it to be thirstier than any 155cc scooter and noticeably better than a 650 twin.
Registration, comprehensive insurance and the first services are the costs that surprise first-time big-bike owners more than fuel does. Budget for them before the downpayment rather than after.
Rent one before you commit
A test ride around a dealer’s block tells you whether the seat height works. It does not tell you whether you will enjoy the bike after four hours on the Marilaque highway, or whether a 193 kg manual is what you want to live with in Makati traffic every day. A weekend rental does.
Rent2Ride Manila rents the Kawasaki Dominar 400 UG for ₱1,800 a day, with two further Dominar 400 units at ₱1,500 and ₱2,200 depending on the unit and its fitted equipment — the full fleet page shows what is available on your dates. Every Dominar comes with a top box fitted, plus one helmet, a phone holder, 250 km of included daily mileage and TPL insurance. A refundable deposit of ₱2,000–₱5,000 applies. Because it is a manual big bike we ask that riders have genuine clutch and gearbox experience.
We are open daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM at Stall No. 9, Washington Street corner Urban Avenue, Makati. Filipino riders need a valid non-professional or professional licence with the motorcycle restriction code. Under RA 4136, visiting riders can use a home-country licence for up to 90 days from arrival; if the licence is in English, an International Driving Permit is not legally required — our IDP guide covers the details. Full requirements are on the rental requirements page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Dominar 400 in the Philippines?
₱208,888 SRP for the 2026 Bajaj Dominar 400, the price announced at Bajaj’s Philippine launch in February 2026. Older listings showing ₱199,900 refer to the Kawasaki-badged version sold before the brand change.
Is the Dominar 400 a Kawasaki or a Bajaj?
It has always been built by Bajaj. In the Philippines it was sold through Kawasaki Motors Philippines with a Kawasaki badge until Bajaj launched its own brand here in February 2026. New units are now Bajaj-badged; older Kawasaki-badged bikes are mechanically identical.
Can the Dominar 400 go on the expressway?
No. Its engine is 373cc, and the Toll Regulatory Board requires at least 400cc for motorcycles on tolled expressways, applied as an exact minimum under DOTC Department Order 2007-38. The same restriction applies to the KTM 390 Duke (373cc) and the Kawasaki Z400 (398cc).
What is the difference between the Dominar 400 and the Dominar 400 UG?
UG is the 2019 upgrade: 43 mm upside-down forks instead of conventional forks, a DOHC head and ECU retune that lifted output from 35 PS to 40 PS, a twin-barrel exhaust, a better seat, luggage bungee hooks and a split instrument display. All Dominars sold new since 2019 are the UG specification.
Can I rent a Dominar 400 in Manila?
Yes. Rent2Ride Manila has three Dominar 400 units from ₱1,500 a day at our stall in Makati, open daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Each comes with a top box, one helmet, a phone holder, 250 km of daily mileage and TPL insurance. Manual big-bike experience is required.
What is the Dominar 400 seat height and weight?
800 mm seat height and 193 kg kerb weight on the Philippine-market bike. It is tall and heavy for a 400-class motorcycle, so shorter riders should sit on one before buying.
Sources
Brand change, launch date, distributor and price from Top Gear Philippines, 27 February 2026. Pricing and financing example from Carmudi Philippines and ZigWheels Philippines; the ₱199,900 Kawasaki-badged figure from ZigWheels’ Kawasaki Dominar 400 page. Suspension, clutch and braking specifications from Bajaj Auto. UG upgrade details from Bike India. Expressway displacement rule from Top Gear Philippines’ report on the TRB directive, 18 August 2018. Z400 and Vulcan S figures as verified in our guides to those models. All verified 20 September 2026. Rental rates from our own live pricing on the same date.