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Triumph Speed 400 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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Triumph Speed 400

Triumph Speed 400

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 398 cc
  • 40 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 170 kg
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. Triumph Speed 4004
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerTriumph Speed 40040 PS
  • Most pulling powerTriumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedTriumph Speed 400170 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Triumph Speed 40040 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Triumph Speed 400398 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Triumph Speed 400390 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Triumph Speed 400170 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Triumph Speed 400790 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Triumph Speed 400158 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsTriumph Speed 400Benelli Imperiale 400Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandTriumph · United KingdomBenelli · ItalyHero · India
Type of bikeClassicClassicEveryday
Fuel average~30 km/l~30 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank13 L12 L9.8 L
On a full tank~390 km~360 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size398 cc374 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight235 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed170 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
Weight170 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm780 mm785 mm
Ground clearance158 mm—165 mm
Wheelbase1,377 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 300 / Disc 230Disc 300 / Disc 240Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17100/90-19 / 130/80-182.75-18 / 2.75-18
Suspension (front / back)43 mm upside-down fork / Monoshock——

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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  • Triumph Speed 400—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Triumph Speed 400 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Triumph Speed 400 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Triumph Speed 400 weighs about 170 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Triumph Speed 400 is easier to push and park.

Triumph Speed 400 or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Triumph Speed 400 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.