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Benelli 302S vs Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

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Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

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

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Benelli Imperiale 4004
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Benelli 302S1
  • CheapestBenelli Imperiale 400Rs 1,585,000
  • Most powerBenelli 302S38 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Benelli 302S38 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli 302S—
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli 302S300 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Benelli 302S25 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli 302S400 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Weight

Benelli 302S—
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Benelli 302S795 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Benelli 302S140 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli 302SBenelli Imperiale 400Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,700,000Rs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyBenelli · ItalyHero · India
Type of bikeStreetClassicEveryday
Fuel average~25 km/l~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank16 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~400 km~360 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size300 cc374 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power38 PS @ 11,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight—102 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed——87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight—205 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height795 mm780 mm785 mm
Ground clearance140 mm—165 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,440 mm1,236 mm
Length × width × height2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm—
ColoursBlack, Green, WhiteBlack, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc ×2 / DiscDisc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/90-19 / 130/80-182.75-18 / 2.75-18

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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  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is cheaper, Benelli 302S or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 is cheaper than Benelli 302S by about Rs 115,000.

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli 302S or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 does around 30 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Benelli 302S, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli 302S or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Benelli 302S or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli 302S if you care most about most power. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if cheapest, most pulling power 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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