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Yamaha YZF-R3 vs Benelli Imperiale 400

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

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Yamaha YZF-R3Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R3

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 321 cc
  • 42 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 169 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 YZF-R35
  2. Benelli Imperiale 4001
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R342 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
  • Best fuel averageBenelli Imperiale 400~30 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankYamaha YZF-R3~378 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R3169 kg

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R342 PS
Benelli Imperiale 40021 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R329.5 Nm
Benelli Imperiale 40029 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R3249 PS/t
Benelli Imperiale 400102 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R3321 cc
Benelli Imperiale 400374 cc

Fuel average

Yamaha YZF-R327 km/l
Benelli Imperiale 40030 km/l

On a full tank

Yamaha YZF-R3378 km
Benelli Imperiale 400360 km

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R3169 kg
Benelli Imperiale 400205 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R3780 mm
Benelli Imperiale 400780 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R3Benelli Imperiale 400
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,585,000
BrandYamaha · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsClassic
Fuel average~27 km/l~30 km/l
Petrol tank14 L12 L
On a full tank~378 km~360 km
Engine and performance
Engine size321 cc374 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Air
Power42 PS @ 10,750 rpm21 PS @ 5,500 rpm
Torque29.5 Nm @ 9,000 rpm29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Power to weight249 PS / tonne102 PS / tonne
Top speed180 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight169 kg (with fluids)205 kg (with fluids)
Seat height780 mm780 mm
Ground clearance160 mm—
Wheelbase1,380 mm1,440 mm
Length × width × height—2,170 × 815 × 1,140 mm
Colours—Black, Red, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 298 / Disc 220Disc 300 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 140/70-17100/90-19 / 130/80-18
Suspension (front / back)37 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.

  • Yamaha YZF-R3—a month
  • Benelli Imperiale 400—a month

Questions people ask

Which gives better fuel average, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Benelli Imperiale 400 does around 30 km per litre against about 27 km/l for Yamaha YZF-R3, in normal riding.

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Yamaha YZF-R3 makes 42 PS @ 10,750 rpm; Benelli Imperiale 400 makes 21 PS @ 5,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R3 or Benelli Imperiale 400?

Yamaha YZF-R3 weighs about 169 kg and Benelli Imperiale 400 about 205 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R3 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R3 or Benelli Imperiale 400: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R3 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Benelli Imperiale 400 if best fuel average 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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