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Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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

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Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400

Rs 1,585,000

dealer list price

  • 374 cc
  • 21 PS
  • ~30 km/l
  • 205 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-15 V24
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4003
  • Most powerBenelli Imperiale 40021 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha MT-15 V2~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha MT-15 V2~450 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km

Weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-15 V2Benelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandYamaha · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetClassic
Fuel average~45 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank10 L12 L
On a full tank~450 km~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc374 cc
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed130 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight141 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm780 mm
Ground clearance170 mm—
Wheelbase1,335 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
Colours—Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18
Suspension (front / back)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.

  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 does around 45 km per litre against about 30 km/l for Benelli Imperiale 400, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if most power, most pulling power 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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