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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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
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

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. Hero Splendor Plus3
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • 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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE—
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DEBenelli Imperiale 400Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanBenelli · ItalyHero · India
Type of bikeAdventureClassicEveryday
Fuel average—~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank20 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank—~360 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc374 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h—87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm780 mm785 mm
Ground clearance220 mm—165 mm
Wheelbase1,570 mm1,440 mm1,236 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 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-17100/90-19 / 130/80-182.75-18 / 2.75-18

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 Imperiale 400—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—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 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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