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Hero Splendor Plus vs Benelli 302S vs Benelli Imperiale 400 vs TVS Apache RTR 310

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

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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 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310

TVS Apache RTR 310

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 312 cc
  • 35.6 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 169 kg

Built on the same base as the BMW G 310 R

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus3
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4003
  3. TVS Apache RTR 3103
  4. Benelli 302S1
  • CheapestBenelli Imperiale 400Rs 1,585,000
  • Most powerBenelli 302S38 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS
TVS Apache RTR 31035.6 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 31028.7 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 310211 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
TVS Apache RTR 310312 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 31030 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Benelli 302S400 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
TVS Apache RTR 310330 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Benelli 302S—
Benelli Imperiale 400—
TVS Apache RTR 310150 km/h

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Benelli 302S—
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
TVS Apache RTR 310169 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
TVS Apache RTR 310800 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—
TVS Apache RTR 310180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusBenelli 302SBenelli Imperiale 400TVS Apache RTR 310
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000Rs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaBenelli · ItalyBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeEverydayStreetClassicStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~25 km/l~30 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L16 L12 L11 L
On a full tank~637 km~400 km~360 km~330 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc300 cc374 cc312 cc
Cylinders1211
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm35.6 PS @ 9,700 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm28.7 Nm @ 6,650 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne—102 PS / tonne211 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h——150 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)—205 kg (with fluids)169 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm795 mm780 mm800 mm
Ground clearance165 mm140 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,410 mm1,440 mm1,358 mm
Length × width × height—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm—
Colours—Black, Green, WhiteBlack, Red, White—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc ×2 / DiscDisc 300 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18110/70-17 / 150/60-17

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?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • TVS Apache RTR 310—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli 302S?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 25 km/l for Benelli 302S, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli 302S?

Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli 302S: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli 302S if most power 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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