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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs BMW S 1000 RR

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
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
BMW S 1000 RREarlier version in photo

BMW S 1000 RR2023 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 999 cc
  • 210 PS
  • 197 kg

ShiftCam variable valve timing

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW S 1000 RR4
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedBMW S 1000 RR303 km/h
  • 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
BMW S 1000 RR210 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
BMW S 1000 RR999 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
BMW S 1000 RR—

On a full tank

Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
BMW S 1000 RR—

Top speed

Benelli Imperiale 400—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
BMW S 1000 RR303 km/h

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
BMW S 1000 RR197 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
BMW S 1000 RR832 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400TVS Apache RTR 160BMW S 1000 RR
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyTVS · IndiaBMW Motorrad · Germany
Type of bikeClassicStreetSports
Fuel average~30 km/l~45 km/l—
Petrol tank12 L12 L16.5 L
On a full tank~360 km~540 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc160 cc999 cc
Cylinders114
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm210 PS @ 13,750 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne1066 PS / tonne
Top speed—114 km/h303 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)197 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm790 mm832 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm—
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,300 mm1,457 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm——
ColoursBlack, Red, White——
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 270 / Disc 200Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-1890/90-17 / 110/80-17120/70-17 / 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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  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli Imperiale 400 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 does around 45 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Benelli Imperiale 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli Imperiale 400 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm; TVS Apache RTR 160 makes 16 PS @ 8,750 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or TVS Apache RTR 160?

TVS Apache RTR 160 weighs about 137 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so TVS Apache RTR 160 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or TVS Apache RTR 160: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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