Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Kawasaki Z650rs
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Kawasaki Z650rs. 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. Kawasaki Z650rs: 67 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 187 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Imperiale 400
Kawasaki Z650rs
Horsepower (hp)
21 hp
67 hp
Torque (Nm)
29 Nm
64 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
241 kg
187 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
21 hp @ 5,500 rpm
67 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
29 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
187 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
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
Kawasaki Z650rs
7.8/10
"A genuinely pretty bike that's actually fun to ride."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Stunning retro styling
+Affordable insurance and servicing
Cons
−Suspension soft for heavy riders
−Headers discolor quickly
−Limited wind protection
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