Benelli Imperiale 400 versus Brixton Felsberg 250

Benelli Imperiale 400

Retro

Brixton Felsberg 250

Retro

The cheap Italo retro classic for only 4,199 euros

The Benelli Imperiale 400 is an affordable retro bike that was developed in Italy and manufactured in China. For only 4,199 euros you get a single-cylinder consistently trimmed for classic, which... weiter

Benelli Imperiale 400 im Test

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Felsberg 250

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

Built von 2020 bis 2024~

RRP 4.199 €

RRP 3.999 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

consistent classic look
Simplest operation
Wire rims at no extra charge
nice peashooter exhaust with corresponding sound
favourable price

Pros:

Cons:

Manageable performance
somewhat clunky footrest system
mediocre brake

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.440 mm
Length : 2.170 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 205 (max: 395 ) kg

Length : 2.020 mm Height : 1.150 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 150 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

Motor design: 1-cylinder, four-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 249 ccm
Cooling: luftgekühlt

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

Maximum speed: 114 km/h
Performance: 18 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Consumption: 3 l

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

Frame type:
Double loop frame (steel)

Front suspension:
Telegabel Upside-Down

Rear suspension:
Stereo struts
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of steel

Brakes

Front brake
Single disc, 2 piston brake calipers (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, 1-piston brake caliper (∅ 240 mm)

Front brake
Single disc Rear brake
Single disc

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!