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Benelli Imperiale 400

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Benelli Imperiale 400 is a Cruiser bike available at a price of ₹ 2.35 Lakh. Powered by a 374 cc engine, the bike is available in 3 variants and comes in 3 colours. Other key specifications of the Imperiale 400 include a top speed of 120 kmph, a fuel tank capacity of 12 Litres, seat height of 780 mm and ground clearance of 165 mm. The Benelli Imperiale 400 also features a Ventilated Disc front brake and Disc rear brake, weighs 205 kg and comes with a reported mileage of 31.25-33.49 kmpl.
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Benelli Imperiale 400 Specifications

Engine Capacity374 cc
Mileage31.25-33.49 kmpl
Kerb Weight205 Kg
Fuel Tank Capacity12 Litres
Seat Height780 mm
Power21 PS @ 6000 rpm
Torque29 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Number of Gears5 Speed Manual
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Benelli Imperiale 400 Price

Price of Benelli Imperiale 400 in India starts at Rs. 2.35 Lakh. The Benelli Imperiale 400 variants start from Rs. 2.35 Lakh - Red and goes upto Rs. 2.35 Lakh - Red. Benelli Imperiale 400 is also available on EMI starting at Rs. 4,339 with 8.5% interest rate.

Benelli Imperiale 400 Variants With Price

VariantEx-Showroom PriceGet OfferCompare
Red
374 cc, Upto 33.49 kmpl, 21 PS @ 6000 rpm
₹ 2.35 LakhView All Offers
Black
374 cc, Upto 31.25 kmpl, 21 PS @ 6000 rpm
₹ 2.35 LakhView All Offers
Silver
374 cc, Upto 31.25 kmpl, 21 PS @ 6000 rpm
₹ 2.35 LakhView All Offers

Pros & Cons of Benelli Imperiale 400

  • Features we admire in this bike

    • Console looks classy
    • Low vibrations
    • Smooth Engine
  • Features that could have been better

    • Brakes feel wooden
    • Heat managemnt isn't good
    • Heavy & Bulky bike
    • Hight service cost

Benelli Imperiale 400 Detailed Review

Looks and Design 8.5

The new Benelli Imperiale 400 might not be to everyone’s taste but in flesh, it is a good looking retro motorcycle. At the front, the Imperiale 400 gets a round-shaped halogen headlamp with subtle chrome accents all around it. The motorcycle also gets chrome-embellished rear-view mirrors and chrome surrounds around the turn indicators. Moving to the side profile, one can feel the sheer length of this motorcycle. The Imperiale 400 is quite a long motorcycle but it doesn’t look disproportionate at all. The motorcycle gets a monotone paint scheme on the fuel tank. However, the blacked-out elements add a contrasting appeal to this retro cruiser.

The Benelli Imperiale 400 gets a split seat setup with subtle chrome accents on the body parts and on the exhaust muffler. At the rear, the motorcycle gets a round-shaped tail lamp along with round turn indicators. The updated new Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 is available in three different colour shades. They are Silver, Red and Black colour. The new Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 is an old-school Italian beauty. While it doesn't get any modern-day fancy elements that would have made it even better like a LED headlamp or LED DRLs, it is a proper retro-classic machine.

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Summary

The Benelli Imperiale 400 is a good-looking retro cruiser. It doesn’t get any modern fancy elements but gets the job done pretty well and has a good road presence.

Dimensions and Capacity 8

The new Benelli Imperiale 400 measures 2170 mm in length, it has a width of 820 mm and a height of 1120 mm. This retro motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1440 mm, which is one of the longest in its segment. That adds to the high stability of the motorcycle out there on the highways, but while taking U-turns, it turns out to be quite problematic as it takes a lot of space. The Imperiale 400 is quite heavy too as it weighs 205 kgs and gets a fuel tank capacity of 12-litres. It has a seat height of just 780 mm and so it can be ridden easily even by short riders. The Benelli Imperiale 400 gets a 165 mm ground clearance and so you need to be a bit careful on big speed breakers.

Summary

The new Benelli Imperiale 400 has healthy proportions and so it has a good road presence. However, the motorcycle is quite heavy and it has decent ground clearance only.

Engine Performance and Mileage 9

The new Benelli Imperiale 400 is powered by a BS6 compliant 374cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This BS6 motor churns out 21 PS of maximum power at 6000 RPM and 29 Nm of peak torque at 3500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Imperiale 400 offers more power and torque than its arch-rival, the Royal Enfield Classic 350. In real-world performance too, the Imperiale 400 feels quicker than the Classic 350. This new retro classic motorcycle offers good low-end and mid-range performance and a decent top-end.

The Benelli Imperiale 400 is quite a heavy motorcycle but it can easily clock triple-digit speeds. However, it feels most comfortable and effortless to ride at speeds between 70-90 kmph on the highways. Also, the Benelli Imperiale 400‘s engine is very refined and one can hardly feel any vibrations while riding at lower RPMs. It is only when you twist the throttle completely that the motorcycle starts to vibrate a bit. The Imperiale 400 is quite fuel-efficient too. This retro bike delivers around 30-40 kmpl of mileage in real-world riding conditions which is quite decent.

Summary

The new Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 offers good performance and this engine is very refined too with minimal vibrations. It offers decent fuel economy too in real-world conditions.

Tyres, Brakes and Features 8

The new Benelli Imperiale 400 is based on a double cradle with steel tubes and plates. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are performed by 41 mm telescopic forks at the front and it gets preload adjustable gas-charged shock absorbers at the rear. The Benelli Imperiale 400 offers good ride quality. The suspension is on the softer side and it feels comfortable even on broken patches of roads. The braking duties on the motorcycle are handled by a 300 mm disc at the front and a 240 mm disc brake at the rear. The new Benelli Imperiale 400 also gets dual-channel ABS as standard as an additional safety feature.

The Benelli Imperiale 400 rides on a 19-inch front and an 18-inch rear tyre. The front tyre of the motorcycle is a 100/90 section 19-inch unit while the rear one is a 130/80 section 18-inch unit. It gets spoke wheels and so the tyres aren’t tubeless units. If we talk about features, the Benelli Imperiale 400 gets an analogue instrument cluster with a MID (multi-information display) in between that displays a ton of information including a gear-position indicator. The Benelli Imperiale 400 is also the only motorcycle in its segment to get an analogue tachometer.

Summary

The Benelli Imperiale 400 packs decent hardware and it offers good ride quality along with good braking performance. This retro motorcycle is quite feature-loaded too.

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    Anonymous
    6 Month ago
    3.4
    Good bike but not that reliable and it's very difficult to get spare parts, don't expect the service to be budget friendly.
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    Mugi
    6 Month ago
    3.4
    Nice retro bike from Benelli with good pricing. Enjoying the ride with trips organized from Benelli India. Nice customer friendly dealers from Coimbatore
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    Barty Singhania
    2 Year ago
    4.2
    I ride this bike since last November 2020.Changed clutch plates twice.It’s heavy on maintenance and you will need to have patience to wait for spare parts.
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    Shadab Jalil Khan
    2 Year ago
    4.2
    It's attractive, has a nice pickup, and is vibration-free. Stylish and so well. If you want to stand out, go. Everyone will give you a second glance.
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    Jagdish
    3 Year ago
    4.4
    Benelli's Imperiale 400 is an entry-level cruiser motorbike.
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Latest On Benelli Imperiale 400

Last Updated On 20th Dec'23 : The Benelli Imperiale 400, a retro-style motorcycle inspired by classic British bikes, maintains a simple and elegant design reminiscent of the 1950s and 1960s. While there haven't been recent updates on the Imperiale, rival Royal Enfield has introduced the production model of the Shotgun 650, bringing new excitement to the market.

Benelli Imperiale 400 Price Reduction: Benelli motorcycles launched the Imperiale 400 cruiser bike in India back in 2019. The Imperiale motorcycle became the most affordable cruiser from the premium Italian motorcycling brand, here in India. As the competition of the Imperiale is with the very well-established rivals such as the Royal Enfield Meteor & Honda H’ness 350; Benelli is witnessing a low sales figure for the Imperiale 400 in India consistently. To reduce the wear & tear caused by the friendly brands; Benelli has decided to reduce the pricing of the Imperiale 400 bike in India. The BS6 Imperiale 400 was launched at Rs. 1.99 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi and it were around 30,000 rupees more expensive than its original launch price of 2019. The price of the Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 has been reduced by 10,000 rupees and so in this article, we will be comparing its price with its rivals. The new Benelli Imperiale 400 is powered by a BS6 compliant 374cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This new motor churns out 21 PS of power at 6000 RPM and 29 Nm of peak torque at 3500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.

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Benelli Imperiale 400 FAQs

What is the on-road price of Benelli Imperiale 400?
The on-road price of Benelli Imperiale 400 in New Delhi is Rs. 2.64 Lakh. This on-road price includes the ex-showroom price, RTO and insurance charges.
What is the engine capacity of Benelli Imperiale 400?
The engine capacity of Benelli Imperiale 400 is 374 cc.
What is the ARAI mileage of Benelli Imperiale 400?
Benelli Imperiale 400 claims a mileage of 31.25-33.49 kmpl.
What are the colour options of Benelli Imperiale 400?
Benelli Imperiale 400 is available in 3 colours - Black, Red, Silver.
Which are the competition bikes of Benelli Imperiale 400?
There are Triumph Speed 400, JAWA 42 Bobber, Royal Enfield Meteor 350 bikes competing with Benelli Imperiale 400.
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