The newly launched Benelli Imperiale 400 continues to garner more bookings. Benelli India has confirmed to Indian Autos Blog that the retro-style motorcycle has received over 1,200 bookings now. The company had started the booking process in September this year and conducted the launch in October at an ex-showroom (India) price tag of INR 1.69 lakh. Deliveries of the Imperiale 400 have commenced.
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Benelli India hopes to record large volumes with the Imperiale 400. The new product from the Chinese-owned Italian brand occupies the Royal Enfield dominated territory. The Imperiale 400 sits between the Royal Enfield Classic 350 (INR 1.54 lakh*) and the Classic 500 (INR 1.89 lakh*). The Benelli product also rivals the Jawa Forty-Two (INR 1.64 lakh*) and the Jawa Classic (INR 1.73 lakh*).
The bookings for the Imperiale 400 are open, and interested buyers can reserve on through the company’s website or at a dealership near them for INR 4,000.
Benelli India managed to keep the price competitive by opting for budget-friendly hardware specifications such as 41 mm conventional telescopic forks at the front, preload adjustable dual springs at the back, a halogen headlight and a semi-digital instrument console. However, the company has not compromised on the safety front, and the Imperiale 400 comes with disc brakes on both wheels and a dual-channel ABS as standard. The Imperiale 400 is available in three colour options – Red, Silver and Black.
In terms of performance, the Imperiale 400 uses a BS-IV compliant 373.5 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC engine with an electronic fuel injection system that makes 21 PS of peak power at 5,500 rpm and 29 Nm of maximum torque at 4,500 rpm. The single-cylinder mill is linked to a five-speed gearbox. The BS-VI version should arrive in early 2020.
The power and torque output numbers on the Imperiale 400 (21 PS/29 Nm) are marginally higher than the Classic 350 (20.1 PS/28 Nm). The liquid-cooled motor on the Jawa duo (27.4 PS/28 Nm) packs more power than the Imperiale 400 and the Classic 350.
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The new Benelli Imperiale 400 comes with a three-Year/unlimited-kilometre warranty as standard. Complimentary service for the first two-years and an Annual Maintenance Contract with the Imperiale aim to enhance the ownership experience.
*Ex-showroom Delhi
