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Kawasaki Z650 vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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

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Kawasaki Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 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. Kawasaki Z6504
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerKawasaki Z65068 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z65064 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Z650188 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

Kawasaki Z65068 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z65064 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z650649 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Weight

Kawasaki Z650188 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z650790 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z650Benelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandKawasaki · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank15 L12 L
On a full tank—~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size649 cc374 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power68 PS @ 8,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight362 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 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 300 ×2 / Disc 220Disc 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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  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z650 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z650 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Kawasaki Z650 weighs about 188 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Kawasaki Z650 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z650 or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if 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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