Benelli Imperiale 400 versus Mash Five Hundred

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Benelli

Benelli Imperiale 400

Retro
Mash

Mash Five Hundred

Retro

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 4.199 €
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
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 :
2.105 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
160 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: Single cylinder 4-stroke, OHC 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 397 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

Performance: 28 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 31 NM bei 5.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
3 l
Reach:
375 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
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork Ø 35 mm
Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 130/70-18

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 ( 280 mm) Rear brake
Drum brake ( 160 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!

Price/availability/colours/years of manufacture

  • Price: 4.199€
  • Used (3 years old): 2.800€
  • Availability: since 2021
  • Colors: Black, Silver