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BMW S 1000 RR vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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

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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

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 S 1000 RR4
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerBMW S 1000 RR210 PS
  • Most pulling powerBMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)BMW S 1000 RR1066 PS/t
  • LightestBMW S 1000 RR197 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 S 1000 RR210 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

BMW S 1000 RR113 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

BMW S 1000 RR1,066 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

BMW S 1000 RR999 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Weight

BMW S 1000 RR197 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

BMW S 1000 RR832 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsBMW S 1000 RRBenelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandBMW Motorrad · GermanyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank16.5 L12 L
On a full tank—~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size999 cc374 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power210 PS @ 13,750 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight1066 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed303 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight197 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height832 mm780 mm
Wheelbase1,457 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
Colours—Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17100/90-19 / 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 S 1000 RR or Benelli Imperiale 400?

BMW S 1000 RR makes 210 PS @ 13,750 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, BMW S 1000 RR or Benelli Imperiale 400?

BMW S 1000 RR weighs about 197 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so BMW S 1000 RR is easier to push and park.

BMW S 1000 RR or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy BMW S 1000 RR if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if 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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