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Hero Splendor Plus vs Ducati Monster vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
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 Monster4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 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

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Fuel average

Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Ducati Monster—
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Ducati Monster—
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km

Top speed

Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—

Weight

Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusDucati MonsterBenelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandHero · IndiaDucati · ItalyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeEverydayStreetClassic
Fuel average~65 km/l—~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.8 L14 L12 L
On a full tank~637 km—~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc937 cc374 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Air
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h230 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm820 mm780 mm
Ground clearance165 mm——
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,474 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height——2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
Colours——Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumBrembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/90-19 / 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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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, Hero Splendor Plus or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Ducati Monster?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

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

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