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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Suzuki GSX-8S

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
Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GSX-8S202 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
Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Suzuki GSX-8S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalySuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L14 L
On a full tank~360 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc776 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm83 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne411 PS / tonne
Top speed—210 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)202 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm810 mm
Ground clearance—145 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,465 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm—
ColoursBlack, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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 Suzuki GSX-8S?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Suzuki GSX-8S?

Suzuki GSX-8S weighs about 202 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Suzuki GSX-8S is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or Suzuki GSX-8S: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy Suzuki GSX-8S 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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