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Benelli has recently launched quite a few motorcycles in India. Some of them were a refresh of an existing model and some completely new. From the TRK to the Leoncino, the Italian marquee's stable seemed to be missing... a retro-cruiser. The gap is all but filled with the launch of the Benelli Imperiale 400. Bookings of the classic-cruiser have already started at INR 4,000/-. Customers interested in the motorcycle can book theirs online or at a dealership.
The Benelli Imperiale was first unveiled at the 2017 edition of EICMA in Milan. Strongly recalling the tradition and legend of the House of Pesaro, with the Imperiale 400, Benelli reinterprets a historic model of the Benelli-MotoBi range produced in the 1950s. It is powered by a 373.5cc single-cylinder engine that makes 19.7 bhp of power at 5,500 rpm and 28 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed transmission.
The Benelli Imperiale 400 has a double-cradle frame made of steel tubes and plates. The front suspension features a telescopic fork with legs having a 41 mm diameter and 110 mm travel, while the rear has a swinging arm with double shock absorber and travel of 65 mm. The braking system of the Imperiale 400 features a 300 mm diameter floating disc on the front with two-piston callipers and a 240 mm disc with single-piston calliper at the rear. ABS is available as standard. The aluminium alloy rims have different diameters; 19" on the front end, 18" on the back, respectively, mounting 110/90 and 130/80 tyres.
The motorcycle will be assembled at the Italian brand's assembly facility near Hyderabad. It will also come with a 3-year/unlimited km warranty as standard and is offered in three colour options – Red, Black and Chrome. Taking into consideration our country's love for cruisers and especially those with classic cues, the Benelli Imperiale should not have a very hard time selling itself despite the stiff competition. The only deterrent could be the price which we believe will be unveiled soon along with the launch of the motorcycle.
The Benelli Imperiale was first unveiled at the 2017 edition of EICMA in Milan. Strongly recalling the tradition and legend of the House of Pesaro, with the Imperiale 400, Benelli reinterprets a historic model of the Benelli-MotoBi range produced in the 1950s. It is powered by a 373.5cc single-cylinder engine that makes 19.7 bhp of power at 5,500 rpm and 28 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm. The power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed transmission.
The Benelli Imperiale 400 has a double-cradle frame made of steel tubes and plates. The front suspension features a telescopic fork with legs having a 41 mm diameter and 110 mm travel, while the rear has a swinging arm with double shock absorber and travel of 65 mm. The braking system of the Imperiale 400 features a 300 mm diameter floating disc on the front with two-piston callipers and a 240 mm disc with single-piston calliper at the rear. ABS is available as standard. The aluminium alloy rims have different diameters; 19" on the front end, 18" on the back, respectively, mounting 110/90 and 130/80 tyres.
The motorcycle will be assembled at the Italian brand's assembly facility near Hyderabad. It will also come with a 3-year/unlimited km warranty as standard and is offered in three colour options – Red, Black and Chrome. Taking into consideration our country's love for cruisers and especially those with classic cues, the Benelli Imperiale should not have a very hard time selling itself despite the stiff competition. The only deterrent could be the price which we believe will be unveiled soon along with the launch of the motorcycle.
