Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Jawa 42 Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Jawa 42 Classic. Benelli Imperiale 400: 21 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 241 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Jawa 42 Classic: 27 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 170 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Imperiale 400
Jawa 42 Classic
Horsepower (hp)
21 hp
27 hp
Torque (Nm)
29 Nm
28 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
241 kg
170 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
21 hp @ 5,500 rpm
27 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Torque
29 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
28 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
170 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
3.0–3.5 L/100km (approx. 28–33 km/L, real-world estimate)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Benelli Imperiale 400
6.5/10
"Decent budget retro cruiser if you buy carefully and spend wisely."
Pros
+Genuinely comfortable upright ergonomics
+Strong low-end torque delivery
+Attractive retro styling throughout
Cons
−Patchy dealer and parts network
−Inconsistent factory build quality
−Early fueling issues reported
Jawa 42 Classic
6.5/10
"Charming urban toy, but verify everything before handing over cash."
Pros
+Genuinely lovely retro styling
+Lightweight and city-friendly
+Smooth low-rev character
Cons
−Patchy pre-2021 build quality
−Electrical gremlins are common
−Thin dealer service network
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