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Kawasaki Z900 vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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

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Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 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 Z9003
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4002
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestBenelli Imperiale 400205 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 Z900125 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Benelli 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 tank17 L12 L
On a full tank—~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc374 cc
Cylinders41
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm780 mm
Ground clearance140 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 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 250Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 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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  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Z900 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 weighs about 205 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Benelli Imperiale 400 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if lightest, 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.