The 2021 Benelli Imperiale 530 has been
revealed through leaked patent images. The new classic motorcycle looks
identical to its younger sibling, the Benelli Imperiale 400. The 2021 Imperiale
530 has a round headlamp and retro-styled side turn indicators. There's a long
front fender to go with the bike’s classic visual styling. A single-piece
handlebar has been installed to provide an upright and relaxed riding position.
Benelli has also added chrome-plated rearview mirrors to enhance the Imperiale
530’s retro look. The rear end of the 2021 Benelli Imperiale 530 features
retro-styled taillight along with side turn indicators.
A noticeable difference between the
Imperiale 530 and the Imperiale 400 is with the seat. The former has a
single-piece dual-tone seat, whereas the latter has a single-tone split seat
setup. Also, there’s no pillion grab rail in the bigger Imperiale. Another
prominent difference between these two classic motorcycles is that the
Imperiale 400 comes with a black exhaust with chrome heat shields. On the other
hand, the 2021 Imperiale 530's entire exhaust is chrome-plated.
The 2021 Benelli Imperiale 530 is expected
to use a 530 cc single-cylinder engine. However, since the bike’s codename is
BJ500, there’s also a possibility that its engine would be a 500 cc unit. In
comparison, the BS4 model of the Benelli Imperiale 400 has a 373.5 cc
air-cooled engine that produces 21 PS and 29 Nm of torque. It is being
speculated that the Imperiale 530's engine would produce around 30 horsepower.
Benelli is said to reveal the 2021
Imperiale 530 in July this year. However, we wouldn’t be surprised if things
get delayed because of the circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The
2021 Benelli Imperiale 530 could be launched in India sometime later in 2021.
It will most likely rival the Honda Rebel 500, which is said to reach showrooms
here later this year.
