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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs BMW R 1300 GS

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
BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS3
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4002
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
  • LightestBenelli Imperiale 400205 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
BMW R 1300 GS145 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
BMW R 1300 GS237 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
BMW R 1300 GS850 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400BMW R 1300 GS
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeClassicAdventure
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L19 L
On a full tank~360 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc1300 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm145 PS @ 7,750 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne612 PS / tonne
Top speed—220 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)237 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm850 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,518 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-18120/70-19 / 170/60-17

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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Benelli Imperiale 400 or BMW R 1300 GS?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or BMW R 1300 GS?

Benelli Imperiale 400 weighs about 205 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Benelli Imperiale 400 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or BMW R 1300 GS: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy BMW R 1300 GS 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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