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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Ducati Monster 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
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
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. Ducati Monster4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • 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
Ducati Monster111 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Ducati Monster—
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Ducati Monster—
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Benelli Imperiale 400—
Ducati Monster230 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Ducati MonsterHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyDucati · ItalyHero · India
Type of bikeClassicStreetEveryday
Fuel average~30 km/l—~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L14 L9.8 L
On a full tank~360 km—~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc937 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed—230 km/h87 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)188 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm820 mm785 mm
Ground clearance——165 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,474 mm1,236 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm——
ColoursBlack, Red, White——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-18120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75-18 / 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
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy Ducati Monster 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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