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Benelli Imperiale 400 vs JAWA Forty Two

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Benelli Imperiale 400 or JAWA Forty Two? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Imperiale 400 and Forty Two. Benelli Imperiale 400 Price starts at Rs.2.35 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Red and JAWA Forty Two Price starts at Rs.1.67 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Straight Blue( Matte) Single Channel ABS. Benelli Imperiale 400 is 1 cylinder, 374 cc Engine can generate 21 PS @ 6000 rpm power whereas JAWA Forty Two is a 1 cylinder, 294 cc Engine can generate 27.33 PS power. In terms of mileage, Imperiale 400 provides a mileage of 33.49 kmpl (base model), and Forty Two has a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model). Benelli Imperiale 400 is available in 3 colours & 3 variants whereas JAWA Forty Two is available in 6 colours & 15 variants.

Imperiale 400 vs Forty Two

Key HighlightsBenelli Imperiale 400JAWA Forty Two
PriceRs.2.35 LakhRs.1.67 Lakh
Engine Capacity374 cc294.72 cc
Power21 PS @ 6000 rpm27.33 PS
Mileage/Range33.49 kmpl35 kmpl
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Benelli Imperiale 400 Red bike
Red
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Straight Blue( Matte) Single Channel ABS
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Specifications Overview

Imperiale 400 specificationsForty Two specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
2.64 Lakh
1.88 Lakh
User Rating
3.7
3.9
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
12.5 Litres
Engine Displacement
374 cc
294.72 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Imperiale 400 Brakes, Suspension & TyresForty Two Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
41mm Telescopic
Telescopic Hydraulic Fork
Rear Suspension
Pre-Load Adjust
Gas Canister - Twin shock hydraulic
Front Tyre Size
100/90 R19
90/90-18
Rear Tyre Size
130/80 R18
120/80-17
Front Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Disc/Drum Size
240 mm
-
Rear Type
Disc
-
Tubeless Tyres
-
Tube

Instrumentation

Imperiale 400 InstrumentationForty Two Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
checkYes
-
Tachometer
Analogue
-
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Odometer
Analogue
Digital

Body & Suspension

Imperiale 400 Body & SuspensionForty Two Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Double Cradle
-

Engine & Transmission

Imperiale 400 Engine & TransmissionForty Two Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
374 cc
294.72 cc
Engine Type
Single-cylinder& Air-cooled& 4-valves/cylinder& SOHC
Single Cylinder& 4 Stroke& Liquid Cooled& DOHC
No. of Cylinders
1
1
No. of valves per cylinder
2
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Top Speed
120 kmph
60 kmph
Max Torque
29 Nm @ 3500 rpm
26.84 Nm
Max Power
21 PS @ 6000 rpm
27.33 PS
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Configuration
Single Cylinder
-
Bore x Stroke
72.7 mm x 90 mm
76 mm/65 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
33.49 kmpl
35 kmpl
Number of Gears
5 Speed
6 Speed

Comfort & Convenience

Imperiale 400 Comfort & ConvenienceForty Two Comfort & Convenience
Handle Type
Single bar
-
Engine Kill Switch
checkYes
-
Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and Digital
Seat Style
Single Seat
-
Start Type
Electric Start
Self Start Only

Safety

Imperiale 400 SafetyForty Two Safety
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
checkYes
Single Channel

Dimensions & Capacity

Imperiale 400 Dimensions & CapacityForty Two Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2170 mm
2071 mm
Width
820 mm
-
Height
1120 mm
-
Wheelbase
1440 mm
1369 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
12.5 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
2.4 Litres
1.25 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
205 kg
182 kg
Seat Height
780 mm
788 mm

Pros & Cons

Imperiale 400 Pros & ConsForty Two Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Console looks classy
  • Low vibrations
  • Smooth Engine
  • Retro design is an eye candy to look
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Engine offers strong punch for fast performance
  • Latest features make it value for money
Cons
  • Brakes feel wooden
  • Heat managemnt isn't good
  • Heavy & Bulky bike
  • Hight service cost
  • Engine snatches at low-end
  • Heating of the engine in city traffic
  • Quality is inconsistent
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Detailed Comparison of Benelli Imperiale 400 and JAWA Forty Two

Transmission

Benelli Imperiale 400 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Forty Two comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Benelli Imperiale 400 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1120 mm seat height. JAWA Forty Two has seat height and 12.5 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Benelli Imperiale 400 and JAWA Forty Two Owner Reviews

  • Imperiale 400 Review
  • Forty Two Review
    • A
      Anonymous
      6 Month ago
      Review for Benelli Imperiale 400
      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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    • M
      Mugi
      6 Month ago
      Review for Benelli Imperiale 400
      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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    • BS
      Barty Singhania
      2 Year ago
      Review for Benelli Imperiale 400
      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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    • SJ
      Shadab Jalil Khan
      2 Year ago
      Review for Benelli Imperiale 400
      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.
      Likes (1)
    • J
      Jagdish
      3 Year ago
      Review for Benelli Imperiale 400
      4.4
      Benelli's Imperiale 400 is an entry-level cruiser motorbike.
      Likes (1)
    • NS
      Narender Sharma
      6 Month ago
      Review for JAWA Forty Two
      5.0
      So comfortable. Good ground clearance for navigating uneven terrain.
      Likes (4)
    • CC
      Charles Charles
      6 Month ago
      Review for JAWA Forty Two
      2.6
      I driven this bike from my neighbour....it is cool and awesome design and look
      Likes (2)
    • K
      Kraju
      6 Month ago
      Review for JAWA Forty Two
      5.0
      retro look stylish design attractive
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    • A
      Anonymous
      7 Month ago
      Review for JAWA Forty Two
      4.6
      Amazing driving experience in long drive.it will be very comfortable in long dives
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    • A
      Ansh
      7 Month ago
      Review for JAWA Forty Two
      3.0
      Yeah I took it from my friend for some days. Design was cool and nothing else was so interesting
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    Benelli Imperiale 400 and JAWA Forty Two FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Benelli Imperiale 400?
    The on-road price of Benelli Imperiale 400 is Rs. 2.64 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of JAWA Forty Two?
    The on-road price of JAWA Forty Two is Rs. 1.88 Lakh in New Delhi.