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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

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 V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE3
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4002
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 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
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalySuzuki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicAdventure
Fuel average~30 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L20 L
On a full tank~360 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc776 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne367 PS / tonne
Top speed—200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)230 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm855 mm
Ground clearance—220 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,570 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 260
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-1890/90-21 / 150/70-17

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 V-Strom 800DE?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE?

Benelli Imperiale 400 weighs about 205 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Benelli Imperiale 400 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or Suzuki V-Strom 800DE: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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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