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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Ducati Panigale V4 R

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
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

Ducati Panigale V4 R

Ducati Panigale V4 R2019–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 221 PS
  • 172 kg

Road version of the Ducati World Superbike racer, with winglets

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

On a full tank

Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Ducati Panigale V4 R—

Top speed

Benelli Imperiale 400—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Hero Splendor PlusDucati Panigale V4 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyHero · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeClassicEverydaySports
Fuel average~30 km/l~65 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L9.8 L16 L
On a full tank~360 km~637 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc97.2 cc998 cc
Cylinders114
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne
Top speed—87 km/h300 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height780 mm785 mm830 mm
Ground clearance—165 mm—
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,236 mm1,471 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm——
ColoursBlack, Red, White——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / DrumBrembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-182.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 200/60-17

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?

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  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Benelli Imperiale 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy Hero Splendor Plus 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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