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Yamaha MT-09 vs Hero Splendor Plus vs Benelli 302S

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

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

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. Hero Splendor Plus5
  2. Yamaha MT-094
  3. Benelli 302S0
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha MT-0993 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-09230 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

Yamaha MT-09119 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-09—
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-09—
Hero Splendor Plus637 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-09Hero Splendor PlusBenelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandYamaha · JapanHero · IndiaBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetEverydayStreet
Fuel average—~65 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank14 L9.8 L16 L
On a full tank—~637 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size890 cc97.2 cc300 cc
Cylinders312
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirLiquid (radiator)
Power119 PS @ 10,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight617 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne—
Top speed230 km/h87 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf and kickSelf start
Size and weight
Weight193 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height825 mm785 mm795 mm
Ground clearance140 mm165 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,430 mm1,236 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height——2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours——Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Drum / DrumDisc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)Both wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-09 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-09 or Hero Splendor Plus?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-09 or Hero Splendor Plus: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-09 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Hero Splendor Plus if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank 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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