Benelli 502C vs Benelli Imperiale 400
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Benelli 502C
502C |
Benelli Imperiale 400
Imperiale 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 21 lakh | Rs 15.85 lakh | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 500 cc | 374 cc | |
| Engine power | 46.9 hp | 20.8 hp | |
| Engine torque | 46 Nm | 29 Nm | |
| Fuel economy | 23.8 | 32.3 | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | |
| Gears | 6 | 5 | |
| Starting | Self | Self | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 120 km/h | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 2240 × 950 × 1150 mm | 2170 × 820 × 1120 mm | |
| Engine type | Parallel twin, 4-stroke, 8-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled, EFI | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 2-valve SOHC, air-cooled, EFI | |
| Bore × stroke | 69 × 66.8 mm | 72.7 × 90 mm | |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 | |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate | Wet multi-plate | |
| Frame | Steel trellis | Double cradle | |
| Front suspension | 135 mm travel | Telescopic forks, 121 mm travel | |
| Rear suspension | Mono-shock, 50 mm travel | Dual shock absorbers, 55.5 mm travel | |
| Fuel tank | 21.5 L | 12 L | |
| Seat height | 760 mm | 780 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 210 mm | 165 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm | 1440 mm | |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Dual 280 mm discs / 240 mm disc | 300 mm disc / 240 mm disc | |
| Tyre size | 120/70 ZR17 / 160/60 ZR17 | 100/90-19 / 130/80-18 | |
| Colours | Black, Matte Black, Matte Purple | Black, Red | |
| Safety | |||
| Front disc brake | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear disc brake | Yes | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Self start | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | |
| Engine & performance | |||
| Fuel injection | Yes | Yes | |
| Liquid cooling | Yes | No | |
| 5-speed gearbox | No | Yes | |
| 6-speed gearbox | Yes | No | |
| Other | |||
| Dual front disc brakes | Yes | No | |
| Spoked wheels | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 7.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Benelli 502C vs Benelli Imperiale 400: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Benelli 502C or the Benelli Imperiale 400?
The Benelli Imperiale 400 is cheaper. It starts at Rs 15.85 lakh ex-factory, Rs 515,000 less than the Benelli 502C, which starts at Rs 21 lakh.
Which has better fuel economy, the Benelli 502C or the Benelli Imperiale 400?
The Benelli Imperiale 400 is rated as the most fuel efficient (Benelli Imperiale 400: 32.3; Benelli 502C: 23.8).
Which is more powerful, the Benelli 502C or the Benelli Imperiale 400?
The Benelli 502C is the most powerful (Benelli 502C: 47 hp; Benelli Imperiale 400: 21 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Benelli 502C or the Benelli Imperiale 400?
The Benelli 502C has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features and the Benelli Imperiale 400 has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Benelli 502C and Benelli Imperiale 400 prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
