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Aprilia RS 457 vs Benelli Imperiale 400

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Aprilia RS 457

Aprilia RS 457

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 457 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 175 kg

Ride-by-wire with three riding modes and traction control

Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Aprilia RS 4574
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4003
  • Most powerAprilia RS 45747.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerAprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBenelli Imperiale 400~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBenelli Imperiale 400~360 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
  • LightestAprilia RS 457175 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Aprilia RS 45747.6 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Aprilia RS 457272 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Aprilia RS 457457 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Fuel average

Aprilia RS 45727 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Aprilia RS 457351 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km

Weight

Aprilia RS 457175 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Aprilia RS 457800 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsAprilia RS 457Benelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandAprilia · ItalyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~27 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank13 L12 L
On a full tank~351 km~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size457 cc374 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight272 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight175 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height800 mm780 mm
Wheelbase1,350 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
Colours—Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Aprilia RS 457—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Aprilia RS 457 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 does around 30 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Aprilia RS 457, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Aprilia RS 457 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Aprilia RS 457 makes 47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Aprilia RS 457 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Aprilia RS 457 weighs about 175 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Aprilia RS 457 is easier to push and park.

Aprilia RS 457 or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Aprilia RS 457 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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