BAJAJ DOMINAR RANN OF KUTCH TOUR IT SALT GOOD

STRETCHING THE DOMINAR 400's LEGS ON A RUN TO KUTCH

- CHRISTOPHER CHAVES

Riding a motorcycle long distance always gives me a refreshing perspective on things. A long ride gives me a chance to take a break from everything that's going on in my life, revel in the journey, and come back home to see things with a revitalised mindset. Clear past the city and all the chaos it ensues, a tour on a motorcycle can be a very soothing experience. Taking in all the sights on a new bike, trying to understand the machine and settle into a rhythm, finding its sweet spot, getting into the zone - it's all very relaxing. I'd never ridder the Dominar 400 long-distance before, so when Bajaj invited OD to join in on the Rann of Kutch tour, this was the perfect excuse to set out on a good seven-day road trip through Gujarat to understand what the once-optional and-now-standard-fit accessories do for the perky street bike and find out if it actually holds its own as a proper touring machine given its attractive price tag.