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Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs Benelli Imperiale 400 vs TVS Apache RTR 160

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
TVS Apache RTR 160Earlier version in photo

TVS Apache RTR 160

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 160 cc
  • 16 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 137 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha MT-15 V23
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4003
  3. TVS Apache RTR 1603
  • Most powerBenelli Imperiale 40021 PS
  • Most pulling powerBenelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
  • Best fuel averageYamaha MT-15 V2~45 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankTVS Apache RTR 160~540 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
  • LightestTVS Apache RTR 160137 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
  • Lowest seatBenelli Imperiale 400780 mm
  • Most ground clearanceTVS Apache RTR 160180 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
TVS Apache RTR 16016 PS

Torque

Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm
TVS Apache RTR 16013.9 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t
TVS Apache RTR 160117 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc
TVS Apache RTR 160160 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l
TVS Apache RTR 16045 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km
TVS Apache RTR 160540 km

Top speed

Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
Benelli Imperiale 400—
TVS Apache RTR 160114 km/h

Weight

Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg
TVS Apache RTR 160137 kg

Seat height

Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm
TVS Apache RTR 160790 mm

Ground clearance

Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400—
TVS Apache RTR 160180 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-15 V2Benelli Imperiale 400TVS Apache RTR 160
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanBenelli · ItalyTVS · India
Type of bikeStreetClassicStreet
Fuel average~45 km/l~30 km/l~45 km/l
Petrol tank10 L12 L12 L
On a full tank~450 km~360 km~540 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc374 cc160 cc
Cylinders111
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm16 PS @ 8,750 rpm
Torque14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm13.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne117 PS / tonne
Top speed130 km/h—114 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight141 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)137 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm780 mm790 mm
Ground clearance170 mm—180 mm
Wheelbase1,335 mm1,440 mm1,300 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 240Disc 270 / Disc 200
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheelsFront wheel
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17100/90-19 / 130/80-1890/90-17 / 110/80-17
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
  • TVS Apache RTR 160—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, quickest (power to weight). 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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