Benelli Imperiale 400
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 4.199 €
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Pros:
- consistent classic look
- Simplest operation
- Wire rims at no extra charge
- nice peashooter exhaust with corresponding sound
- favourable price
Cons:
- Manageable performance
- somewhat clunky footrest system
- mediocre brake
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.440 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 205 (max: 395 ) kg
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 205 (max: 395 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: Single cylinder, 4-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 374 ccm
Hub: 90 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 374 ccm
Hub: 90 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Performance
Maximum speed: 120 km/h
Performance: 21 HP at 5.500 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 4.500 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 387 km
Performance: 21 HP at 5.500 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 4.500 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 387 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Double loop tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
conventional telescopic fork Ø 41 mm, not adjustable (travel 121 mm) Rear suspension:
Dual shock absorbers, spring preload adjustable (travel 92 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box Two-Sided Swingarm Steel Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 19
Rear tyres: 130/80 - 18
Double loop tubular steel frame (steel) Front suspension:
conventional telescopic fork Ø 41 mm, not adjustable (travel 121 mm) Rear suspension:
Dual shock absorbers, spring preload adjustable (travel 92 mm)
Rear suspension:
Box Two-Sided Swingarm Steel Tyres at the front: 100/90 - 19
Rear tyres: 130/80 - 18
Brakes
Front brake
Single disc, 2 piston brake calipers (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc, 2 piston brake calipers (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Result
That's how beautiful retro bikes can look. But not only look, but also feel. This credo applies to the Benelli Imperiale 400 from A to Z, because the developers in Pesaro/Italy apparently took a very close look at how the old Benelli Imperiale looked in the 60s. Only Royal Enfield can do this so consistently trimmed to classic, apart from the Kawa W800.The performance of the Imperiale is of course very manageable, you should be aware of that. If you get involved, you get the total deceleration of a lovingly designed machine that you could also put in your living room. At this price, one or the other potential buyer should also think about buying it as a second bike. Probably no one will regret that, especially for the evening round or the trip to the ice cream man the Imperiale is ideal - and you are guaranteed to be asked on site how old the machine is and who has already restored it!
