Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Yamaha Xsr 155
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Yamaha Xsr 155. 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. Yamaha Xsr 155: 19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Benelli Imperiale 400
Yamaha Xsr 155
Horsepower (hp)
21 hp
19.3 hp
Torque (Nm)
29 Nm
14.7 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
241 kg
134 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
21 hp @ 5,500 rpm
19.3 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
29 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
14.7 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
130 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 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
Yamaha Xsr 155
7.8/10
"The sharpest retro-styled commuter under $4,000, bought carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof R15 derived engine
+Genuinely fun VVA powerband
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Uncomfortable seat after 60km
−Soft suspension with passenger
−Attracts careless young owners
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