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Hero Splendor Plus vs Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Benelli 302S

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 Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 kg
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus4
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4004
  3. 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)Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 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 Imperiale 40021 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusBenelli Imperiale 400Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000Rs 1,700,000
BrandHero · IndiaBenelli · ItalyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayClassicStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l~30 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L12 L16 L
On a full tank~637 km~360 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc374 cc300 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingAirAirLiquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne—
Top speed87 km/h——
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height785 mm780 mm795 mm
Ground clearance165 mm—140 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,440 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours—Black, Red, WhiteBlack, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18100/90-19 / 130/80-18120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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 Imperiale 400—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Benelli Imperiale 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if cheapest, most pulling 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.