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KTM RC 390 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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KTM RC 390

KTM RC 3902014–2021

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 373 cc
  • 44 PS
  • ~28 km/l
  • 147 kg
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. KTM RC 3905
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4003
  3. Benelli 302S1
  • CheapestBenelli Imperiale 400Rs 1,585,000
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBenelli Imperiale 400~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBenelli 302S~400 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestKTM RC 390147 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceKTM RC 390178 mm

Head to head

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

Power

KTM RC 39044 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Benelli Imperiale 400Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000Rs 1,700,000
BrandKTM · AustriaBenelli · ItalyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassicStreet
Fuel average~28 km/l~30 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L12 L16 L
On a full tank~266 km~360 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc374 cc300 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne—
Top speed170 km/h——
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)205 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height820 mm780 mm795 mm
Ground clearance178 mm—140 mm
Wheelbase1,340 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)Disc 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/90-19 / 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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  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 does around 30 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

KTM RC 390 weighs about 147 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so KTM RC 390 is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if cheapest, best fuel average 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.