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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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 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 800DE3
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4002
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 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

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

Torque

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

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

Engine size

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DEBenelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandSuzuki · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeAdventureClassic
Fuel average—~30 km/l
Petrol tank20 L12 L
On a full tank—~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc374 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm780 mm
Ground clearance220 mm—
Wheelbase1,570 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 260Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-17100/90-19 / 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 V-Strom 800DE or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 weighs about 205 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Benelli Imperiale 400 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE 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.

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