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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Bajaj Pulsar NS160

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
Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Bajaj Pulsar NS160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 17.2 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 152 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Bajaj Pulsar NS1604
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4003
  • Most powerBenelli Imperiale 40021 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBajaj Pulsar NS160~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBajaj Pulsar NS160~480 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t
  • LightestBajaj Pulsar NS160152 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
Bajaj Pulsar NS16017.2 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Bajaj Pulsar NS16014.6 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Bajaj Pulsar NS160113 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Bajaj Pulsar NS160160 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Bajaj Pulsar NS16040 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Bajaj Pulsar NS160480 km

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Bajaj Pulsar NS160152 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Bajaj Pulsar NS160805 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Bajaj Pulsar NS160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyBajaj · India
Type of bikeClassicStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank12 L12 L
On a full tank~360 km~480 km
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc160 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirOil and air
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm14.6 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne113 PS / tonne
Top speed—125 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)152 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm805 mm
Ground clearance—176 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,372 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-18100/80-17 / 130/70-17

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?

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  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • Bajaj Pulsar NS160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 does around 40 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Benelli Imperiale 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm; Bajaj Pulsar NS160 makes 17.2 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160?

Bajaj Pulsar NS160 weighs about 152 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or Bajaj Pulsar NS160: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Bajaj Pulsar NS160 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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