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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Benelli 302S vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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

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Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l
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 V-Strom 800DE4
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4004
  3. Benelli 302S1
  • CheapestBenelli Imperiale 400Rs 1,585,000
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBenelli Imperiale 400~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankBenelli 302S~400 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestBenelli Imperiale 400205 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Benelli 302S—
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Fuel average

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Benelli 302S25 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Benelli 302S400 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km

Weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Benelli 302S—
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DEBenelli 302SBenelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000Rs 1,585,000
BrandSuzuki · JapanBenelli · ItalyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeAdventureStreetClassic
Fuel average—~25 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank20 L16 L12 L
On a full tank—~400 km~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc300 cc374 cc
Cylinders221
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne—102 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h——
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)—205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm795 mm780 mm
Ground clearance220 mm140 mm—
Wheelbase1,570 mm1,410 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height—2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
Colours—Black, Green, WhiteBlack, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc ×2 / DiscDisc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-17120/70-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Benelli 302S—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Benelli 302S?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Benelli 302S makes 38 PS @ 11,000 rpm.

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Benelli 302S: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli 302S if 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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