Benelli Imperiale 400

Benelli Imperiale 400 Highlights

Benelli will launch the BS6 Imperiale 400 in India next month. Benelli hiked the prices of the Imperiale 400 by Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 recently. It now starts from Rs 1.79 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 1.89 lakh. Expect the BS6 version to cost a bit more than the older version. Benelli offers a 3-year unlimited km warranty as standard apart from complimentary service for the first two years. Post that, an annual maintenance contract can be availed after the first two years.

The Imperiale 400 is powered by a 374cc single-cylinder motor which belts out 21PS of power at 5500rpm and 29Nm of torque at 4500rpm. A 5-speed gearbox transmits power to the road. The retro motorcycle sits on a steel double-cradle frame and tips the scales at 205kg (kerb). It comes equipped with a 41mm telescopic fork at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Braking duties are handled by a 300mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc and dual-channel ABS is offered as a standard fitment. In terms of rivals, it goes up against the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and the Jawa Jawa.