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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Honda CD 70 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
Honda CD 70

Honda CD 70

Rs 159,900

official price

  • 72 cc
  • ~55 km/l
  • 82 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. Benelli Imperiale 4004
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. Honda CD 702
  • CheapestHonda CD 70Rs 159,900
  • Most powerBenelli Imperiale 40021 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
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 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
Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Honda CD 7072 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Honda CD 7055 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Honda CD 70468 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Honda CD 7082 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Benelli Imperiale 400—
Honda CD 70136 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Honda CD 70Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Rs 159,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyHonda · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeClassicEverydayEveryday
Fuel average~30 km/l~55 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L8.5 L9.8 L
On a full tank~360 km~468 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc72 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm—8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm—8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne—71 PS / tonne
Top speed——87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed4-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)82 kg (dry)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm—785 mm
Ground clearance—136 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm—1,236 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red, WhiteBlue, Red, Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240—Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels—No (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-182.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)2.75-18 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • Honda CD 70—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is cheaper, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Honda CD 70?

Honda CD 70 is cheaper than Benelli Imperiale 400 by about Rs 1,425,100.

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Honda CD 70?

Honda CD 70 does around 55 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Benelli Imperiale 400, in normal riding.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Honda CD 70?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or Honda CD 70: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CD 70 if cheapest, lightest 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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