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

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

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

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. 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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RHero Splendor PlusBenelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandDucati · ItalyHero · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsEverydayClassic
Fuel average—~65 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank16 L9.8 L12 L
On a full tank—~637 km~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc97.2 cc374 cc
Cylinders411
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h87 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)112 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm785 mm780 mm
Ground clearance—165 mm—
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,236 mm1,440 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 245Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18100/90-19 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Hero Splendor Plus?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Ducati Panigale V4 R about 172 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Ducati Panigale V4 R or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Panigale V4 R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus 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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