Benelli has introduced the Imperiale 400 in Thailand. Only 100 units of the retro-styled motorcycle have been made available in the Southeast Asian country. The Chinese-owned Italian company is asking THB 139,900 for the new model. In India, the Imperial 400 is the only Benelli motorcycle that’s on sale as of now. It has a starting price of INR 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
The engine on the Imperiale 400 is a
single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled unit that comes with a SOHC setup and
electronic fuel injection. It has a displacement of 374cc and is capable of
delivering 20.4 hp of maximum power at 5500 rpm and 28 Nm of peak torque at
3500 rpm. For the transmission, there’s a 5-speed gearbox.
Being a retro-styled motorcycle, the
Imperiale 400 comes with several classic elements. For example, it has a round
halogen headlamp that goes well with the oval-shaped turn signals. The chrome
treatment on the rearview mirrors is a nice touch; whereas the chrome-finished
spoke wheels and exhaust shield add a premium-ness to the motorcycle’s overall
visual appeal.
The large fenders do a good job in giving
the Imperiale 400 an old-school look. Helping them is the classical tail light
and turn signal cluster. The motorcycle also features a twin-pod instrument
cluster, split seats, and tank pads.
