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Benelli 302S vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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
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

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. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4004
  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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli 302SHero Splendor PlusBenelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,700,000Not sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandBenelli · ItalyHero · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetEverydayClassic
Fuel average~25 km/l~65 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank16 L9.8 L12 L
On a full tank~400 km~637 km~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size300 cc97.2 cc374 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power38 PS @ 11,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight—71 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed—87 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight—112 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height795 mm785 mm780 mm
Ground clearance140 mm165 mm—
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,236 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
ColoursBlack, Green, White—Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc ×2 / DiscDrum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18100/90-19 / 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?

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

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli 302S or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Benelli 302S, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli 302S or Hero Splendor Plus?

Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Benelli 302S or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli 302S if you care most about most power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus 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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