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Suzuki GSX-8S vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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

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Suzuki GSX-8S

Suzuki GSX-8S

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 83 PS
  • 202 kg

Quickshifter as standard

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. Suzuki GSX-8S4
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerSuzuki GSX-8S83 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
  • LightestSuzuki GSX-8S202 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

Suzuki GSX-8S83 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Suzuki GSX-8S78 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki GSX-8S411 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki GSX-8S776 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Weight

Suzuki GSX-8S202 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Suzuki GSX-8S810 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki GSX-8SBenelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandSuzuki · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L
On a full tank—~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc374 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power83 PS @ 8,500 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight411 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed210 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight202 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm780 mm
Ground clearance145 mm—
Wheelbase1,465 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
Colours—Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth 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, Suzuki GSX-8S or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Suzuki GSX-8S makes 83 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki GSX-8S or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Suzuki GSX-8S weighs about 202 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Suzuki GSX-8S is easier to push and park.

Suzuki GSX-8S or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki GSX-8S 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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