2020 Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350 BS6 - Spec Comparison

The Retro Crusiers are very popular in India. If we talk about retro-cruisers, the first name that strikes in your mind is Royal Enfield. Royal Enfield is famous all over the world for making retro classic motorcycles. These motorcycles are very charming and they have their own character. However, now we have a lot of other affordable retro cruisers too in the country. A few months ago, Royal Enfield launched the BS6-compliant version of the popular Classic 350. Also, very recently Benelli launched its first BS6-compliant motorcycle in India, the Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6. So, today we have for you a detailed spec-comparison of the new 2020 Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350 BS6.

Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350: Looks and Colour Options

The Benelli Imperiale 400 sports retro charm but gets modern elements too. Upfront, the motorcycle gets a round headlight with chrome surrounds. It also gets round indicators, chrome-plated rear-view mirrors and a round taillamp at the rear. The motorcycle has beefy dimensions and it looks really long from the side profile. It gets a split seat set-up and overall the motorcycle looks very attractive. Moreover, it also gets rubber pads on the fuel tank. The Imperiale 400 is available in three colour variants: Grey, Red and Black.

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 has always been a good looking motorcycle. For 2020, along with the BS6 update, the company has also added some minimal graphics and chrome accents on it depending on the variant which further enhances its appeal. Upfront, it gets a round headlamp with small pilot lamps. It also gets round-shaped indicators and round taillamp. The motorcycle sports an upright stance and overall, it sports a classic design language which looks really good. It is available in Standard, Airborne Blue, Stormrider Sand, Gunmetal Grey, Chrome Black and Stealth Black colours.

Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350 BS6: Engine, Transmission and Mileage

Specification	Imperiale 400 BS6	Classic 350 BS6
Engine	374cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected	346cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected
Maximum Power	21 PS at 6000 RPM	20.07 PS at 5250 RPM
Maximum Torque	29 Nm at 3500 RPM	28 Nm at 4000 RPM
Cooling System	air-cooled	air-cooled
Transmission	5-speed	5-speed
Mileage	30-35 kmpl (real-world)	30-35 kmpl (real-world)

The new 2020 Benelli Imperiale 400 is powered by a BS6-compliant 374cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This 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. The Royal Enfield Classic 350, on the other hand, is powered by a BS6-compliant 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor develops 20.07 PS of power at 5250 RPM and 28 Nm of peak torque at 4000 RPM. It comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. Talking about fuel-efficiency, both the motorcycle delivers almost identical mileage of around 30-35 kmpl in real-world conditions. The Classic 350, despite a lesser output has an advantage of being 9 kgs lighter which gives it a better power to weight ratio.

Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350: Dimensions and Capacity

Specification	Imperiale 400 BS6	Classic 350 BS6
Length	2170 mm	2160 mm
Width	820 mm	790 mm
Height	1120 mm	1090 mm
Seat Height	780 mm	800 mm
Wheelbase	1440 mm	1390 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	135 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	12-litres	13.5-litres
Weight	205 kgs	196 kgs

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Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350: Tyres, Brakes and Features

The Benelli Imperiale 400 rides on 19-inch front and 18-inch rear tyre. The front tyre measures 100/90-19 while the rear one is a 130/80 section 18-inch unit. It gets disc brakes at both the ends along with a dual-channel ABS as an additional safety aid. The Classic 350 also gets a 19-inch tyre at the front while at the rear, it gets an 18-inch unit. The front tyre measures 90/90-19 while the rear one measures 110/90-18. However, the Classic 350 is now available with both spoke wheels (tubed tyres) as well as alloy wheels (tubeless tyres) depending on the variant. But, the Imperiale 400 gets spoke wheels with tubed tyres only.

Also, the Classic 350 gets disc brake at the front while at the rear, one can opt between a drum or a disc. It is also available with both single-channel as well as dual-channel ABS. The Classic 350 gets an analogue instrument cluster. While the Imperiale 400 gets a semi-analogue semi-digital cluster. It gets analogue dials with a MID (multi-information display) in between that displays a ton of information including a gear-position indicator. The Benelli Imperiale 400 is the most feature-loaded motorcycle in its segment.

Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350 BS6: Price and Verdict

The 2020 Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 is priced at Rs. 1.99 lakhs Ex-showroom. The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in multiple variants with prices ranging between Rs. 1.59 lakhs - Rs. 1.84 lakhs. All prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi. Finally, talking about the verdict, so if you want a feature-loaded, powerful and refined retro-cruiser motorcycle with a good amount of space, then you should get yourself the Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6. But, if you love the thump of Royal Enfield Motorcycles and want a charming motorcycle which offers good performance and is reliable too, then you should get the Royal Enfield Classic 350 BS6.

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This was our detailed specification-based comparison of the new 2020 Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350 BS6. Which among these will be your pick? Tell us in the comments below. You can also join our 91Wheels Automobile Enthusiast group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners.