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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs KTM RC 390 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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
KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM RC 3904
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS
KTM RC 39044 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
KTM RC 39035 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
KTM RC 390299 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
KTM RC 390373 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
KTM RC 39028 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
KTM RC 390266 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Benelli Imperiale 400—
KTM RC 390170 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
KTM RC 390147 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
KTM RC 390820 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Benelli Imperiale 400—
KTM RC 390178 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400KTM RC 390TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyKTM · AustriaTVS · India
Type of bikeClassicSportsStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~28 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L9.5 L12 L
On a full tank~360 km~266 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc373 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm44 PS @ 9,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne299 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed—170 km/h114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)147 kg (dry)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm820 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—178 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,340 mm1,300 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm——
ColoursBlack, Red, White——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-18110/70-17 / 150/60-1790/90-17 / 110/80-17

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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  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli Imperiale 400 or KTM RC 390?

Benelli Imperiale 400 does around 30 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli Imperiale 400 or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or KTM RC 390?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or KTM RC 390: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy KTM RC 390 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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