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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

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Ducati Panigale V4 R

Ducati Panigale V4 R2019–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 221 PS
  • 172 kg

Road version of the Ducati World Superbike racer, with winglets

Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 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. Ducati Panigale V4 R4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Panigale V4 R—
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RBenelli Imperiale 400Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyBenelli · ItalyHero · India
Type of bikeSportsClassicEveryday
Fuel average—~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank16 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank—~360 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc374 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders411
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h—87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)205 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm780 mm785 mm
Ground clearance——165 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,440 mm1,236 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm—
Colours—Black, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17100/90-19 / 130/80-182.75-18 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Ducati Panigale V4 R weighs about 172 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Ducati Panigale V4 R is easier to push and park.

Ducati Panigale V4 R or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R 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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