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

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DEBenelli Imperiale 400Benelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000Rs 1,700,000
BrandSuzuki · JapanBenelli · ItalyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeAdventureClassicStreet
Fuel average—~30 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank20 L12 L16 L
On a full tank—~360 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc374 cc300 cc
Cylinders212
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne—
Top speed200 km/h——
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height855 mm780 mm795 mm
Ground clearance220 mm—140 mm
Wheelbase1,570 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 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 300 / Disc 240Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-17100/90-19 / 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 Imperiale 400—a month
  • Benelli 302S—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 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.