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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Benelli 302S vs Hero Splendor Plus

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
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

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 Imperiale 40021 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Benelli 302SHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Rs 1,700,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyBenelli · ItalyHero · India
Type of bikeClassicStreetEveryday
Fuel average~30 km/l~25 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L16 L9.8 L
On a full tank~360 km~400 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc300 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne—71 PS / tonne
Top speed——87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)—112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm795 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,410 mm1,236 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red, WhiteBlack, Green, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc ×2 / DiscDrum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-18120/70-17 / 160/60-172.75-18 / 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 Imperiale 400—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

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

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

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

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 Imperiale 400 or Benelli 302S?

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

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

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