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