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KTM RC 390 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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
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

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. KTM RC 3905
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerKTM RC 39044 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM RC 39035 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM RC 390299 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM RC 390170 km/h
  • 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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

KTM RC 39035 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

KTM RC 390299 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

KTM RC 390373 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Fuel average

KTM RC 39028 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l

On a full tank

KTM RC 390266 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km

Top speed

KTM RC 390170 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—

Weight

KTM RC 390147 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

KTM RC 390820 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Ground clearance

KTM RC 390178 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—

Full specifications

Full specificationsKTM RC 390Hero Splendor PlusBenelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandKTM · AustriaHero · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsEverydayClassic
Fuel average~28 km/l~65 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank9.5 L9.8 L12 L
On a full tank~266 km~637 km~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size373 cc97.2 cc374 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power44 PS @ 9,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque35 Nm @ 7,250 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight299 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h87 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight147 kg (dry)112 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm785 mm780 mm
Ground clearance178 mm165 mm—
Wheelbase1,340 mm1,236 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 / Disc 230Drum / DrumDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18100/90-19 / 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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  • KTM RC 390—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, KTM RC 390 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 28 km/l for KTM RC 390, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, KTM RC 390 or Hero Splendor Plus?

KTM RC 390 makes 44 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, KTM RC 390 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and KTM RC 390 about 147 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

KTM RC 390 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy KTM RC 390 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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