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BMW R 1300 GS vs Benelli Imperiale 400

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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BMW R 1300 GS

BMW R 1300 GS

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1300 cc
  • 145 PS
  • 237 kg

Boxer twin; the GS is the best-selling big adventure bike

Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. BMW R 1300 GS3
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4002
  • Most powerBMW R 1300 GS145 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW R 1300 GS612 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

BMW R 1300 GS145 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

BMW R 1300 GS149 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

BMW R 1300 GS612 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

BMW R 1300 GS1,300 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Weight

BMW R 1300 GS237 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

BMW R 1300 GS850 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW R 1300 GSBenelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeAdventureClassic
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank19 L12 L
On a full tank—~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size1300 cc374 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power145 PS @ 7,750 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque149 Nm @ 6,500 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight612 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed220 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight237 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height850 mm780 mm
Wheelbase1,518 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
Colours—Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 285Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-19 / 170/60-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18

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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, BMW R 1300 GS or Benelli Imperiale 400?

BMW R 1300 GS makes 145 PS @ 7,750 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW R 1300 GS or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 weighs about 205 kg and BMW R 1300 GS about 237 kg, so Benelli Imperiale 400 is easier to push and park.

BMW R 1300 GS or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy BMW R 1300 GS if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if lightest, lowest seat 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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