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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Yamaha MT-09 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
Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

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. Yamaha MT-094
  2. TVS Apache RTR 1604
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Best fuel averageTVS Apache RTR 160~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 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
Yamaha MT-09119 PS
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Yamaha MT-09—
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Benelli Imperiale 400—
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Benelli Imperiale 400—
Yamaha MT-09140 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Yamaha MT-09TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyYamaha · JapanTVS · India
Type of bikeClassicStreetStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l—~45 km/l
Petrol tank12 L14 L12 L
On a full tank~360 km—~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc890 cc160 cc
Cylinders131
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed—230 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)193 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm825 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm180 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,430 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 298 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-18120/70-17 / 180/55-1790/90-17 / 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
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 weighs about 193 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Yamaha MT-09 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about lowest seat. Buy Yamaha MT-09 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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