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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

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 YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R15 V44
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4003
  • Most powerBenelli Imperiale 40021 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha YZF-R15 V4~40 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R15 V4~440 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 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
Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS

Torque

Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm

Power to weight

Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t

Engine size

Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc

Fuel average

Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Yamaha YZF-R15 V440 km/l

On a full tank

Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4440 km

Weight

Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg

Seat height

Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBenelli Imperiale 400Yamaha YZF-R15 V4
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandBenelli · ItalyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeClassicSports
Fuel average~30 km/l~40 km/l
Petrol tank12 L11 L
On a full tank~360 km~440 km
Engine and performance
Engine size374 cc155 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power21 PS @ 5,500 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight102 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed—140 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight205 kg (with fluids)142 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm815 mm
Ground clearance—170 mm
Wheelbase1,440 mm1,325 mm
Length × width × height2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm
ColoursBlack, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/90-19 / 130/80-18100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock

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
  • Yamaha YZF-R15 V4—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 does around 40 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Benelli Imperiale 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Benelli Imperiale 400 or Yamaha YZF-R15 V4: which should I buy?

Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 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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