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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R3
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4002
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 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
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L17 L
On a full tank~360 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc998 cc
Cylinders14
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm203 PS @ 13,200 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne981 PS / tonne
Top speed—299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)207 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm835 mm
Ground clearance—135 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,450 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-18120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R?

Benelli Imperiale 400 weighs about 205 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so Benelli Imperiale 400 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 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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