QUICKSPIN I 2025 Benelli Imperiale 400
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requiring extra power quickly. That
said, some riders are out there ex-
ploring the world on Royal Enfield's
Classic 350, which is probably the
closest comparable model to the
Imperiale 400, so to each their own.
Continuing with the aesthetics,
you won't find much plastic on
the Imperiale, which is likely why
it weighs 452 pounds. From the
fenders to the headlight shroud to
the gas tank, it's all solid steel—and
the paint and chrome
finish quality on all those
surfaces is excellent.
I also love the rubber knee pads
on each side of the tank and the
peashooter exhaust. It's the little
things like that that really accentu
-
ate the nostalgic look and feel of
this sweet little bike.
The seat is another standout
feature worth mentioning. In keep
-
ing with the retro styling, Benelli
added springs to the rider
seat for a true old-school
look and feel, and the
material covering the seat
resembles genuine leather
so much that I had to ask
2025 BENELLI
IMPERIALE 400 ($4899)
ENGINE: 4-stroke, single,
2-valve SOHC
DISPLACEMENT: 374cc
FUEL INJECTION: EFI, 37mm
throttle body
STARTING: Electric
TRANSMISSION: 5-speed
FRONT SUSPENSION: Telescopic
fork, 41mm non-adj.
REAR SUSPENSION: Dual shock
FRONT BRAKE: Single 300mm
disc, ABS
REAR BRAKE: Single 240mm
floating disc, ABS
FRONT TIRE: 100/90-19 in.
REAR TIRE: 130/80-18 in.
WHEELBASE: 56.7 in.
SEAT HEIGHT: 30.7 in.
FUEL CAPACITY: 3.2 gal.
WEIGHT (CURB): 452 lbs.
WEBSITE: www.benelli.com
The old-school
meters fit right in
line with the rest of
the bike style-wise.
PHOTOS: BRITTANY
DOWDLE
For just $4899, you get simplicity,
cool styling, and an easy ride with
the Benelli Imperiale 400.
