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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Benelli Imperiale 4003
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  3. Hero Splendor Plus3
  • Most powerBenelli Imperiale 40021 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 160114 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Benelli Imperiale 400—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Benelli Imperiale 400—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400TVS Apache RTR 160Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyTVS · IndiaHero · India
Type of bikeClassicStreetEveryday
Fuel average~30 km/l~45 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank12 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~360 km~540 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc160 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingAirAirAir
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed—114 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm790 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—180 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,300 mm1,236 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 200Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsFront wheelNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-1890/90-17 / 110/80-172.75-18 / 2.75-18

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
  • Hero Splendor Plus—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 most power, most pulling power. Buy TVS Apache RTR 160 if quickest (power to weight), highest top speed 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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