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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Aprilia RS 457

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

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Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

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

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

Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS
Aprilia RS 45747.6 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Aprilia RS 45743.5 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Aprilia RS 457457 cc

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Aprilia RS 457351 km

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Aprilia RS 457175 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Aprilia RS 457800 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Aprilia RS 457
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyAprilia · Italy
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average~30 km/l~27 km/l
Petrol tank12 L13 L
On a full tank~360 km~351 km
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc457 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm47.6 PS @ 9,400 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm43.5 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne272 PS / tonne
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)175 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm800 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,350 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 320 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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.

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

Questions people ask

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

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, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Aprilia RS 457?

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

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

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

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

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Aprilia RS 457 if most power, 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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