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Triumph Speed 400 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Ducati Monster

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
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

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Hero Splendor Plus5
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. Triumph Speed 4000
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 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
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Triumph Speed 40037.5 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Triumph Speed 400235 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Triumph Speed 400398 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Fuel average

Triumph Speed 40030 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Ducati Monster—

On a full tank

Triumph Speed 400390 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Ducati Monster—

Top speed

Triumph Speed 400170 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Triumph Speed 400170 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Triumph Speed 400790 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Ground clearance

Triumph Speed 400158 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Ducati Monster—

Full specifications

Full specificationsTriumph Speed 400Hero Splendor PlusDucati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandTriumph · United KingdomHero · IndiaDucati · Italy
Type of bikeClassicEverydayStreet
Fuel average~30 km/l~65 km/l—
Petrol tank13 L9.8 L14 L
On a full tank~390 km~637 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size398 cc97.2 cc937 cc
Cylinders112
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power40 PS @ 8,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque37.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight235 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed170 km/h87 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight170 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height790 mm785 mm820 mm
Ground clearance158 mm165 mm—
Wheelbase1,377 mm1,236 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / DrumBrembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

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

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Triumph Speed 400 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus does around 65 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Triumph Speed 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Triumph Speed 400 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Triumph Speed 400 makes 40 PS @ 8,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Triumph Speed 400 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Triumph Speed 400 about 170 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

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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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