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Honda CBR500R vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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

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Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

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. Honda CBR500R5
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4002
  • Most powerHonda CBR500R47.6 PS
  • Most pulling powerHonda CBR500R43 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBenelli Imperiale 400~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CBR500R192 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RBenelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandHonda · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~27 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L12 L
On a full tank~462 km~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc374 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm780 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
Colours—Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17100/90-19 / 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?

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

  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Honda CBR500R or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 does around 30 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Honda CBR500R, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Honda CBR500R weighs about 192 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Honda CBR500R is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if best fuel average, 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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