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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs KTM RC 390

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

KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3905
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 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
KTM RC 39044 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
KTM RC 390266 km

Top speed

Benelli Imperiale 400—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
KTM RC 390170 km/h

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm

Ground clearance

Benelli Imperiale 400—
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
KTM RC 390178 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Hero Splendor PlusKTM RC 390
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyHero · IndiaKTM · Austria
Type of bikeClassicEverydaySports
Fuel average~30 km/l~65 km/l~28 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.8 L9.5 L
On a full tank~360 km~637 km~266 km
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc97.2 cc373 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne
Top speed—87 km/h170 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)147 kg (dry)
Seat height780 mm785 mm820 mm
Ground clearance—165 mm178 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,236 mm1,340 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm——
ColoursBlack, Red, White——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 230
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-182.75-18 / 2.75-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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
  • KTM RC 390—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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