Cfmoto 250cl-c vs Benelli Imperiale 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Cfmoto 250cl-c vs Benelli Imperiale 400. Cfmoto 250cl-c: 18 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximately; note: some markets rate it at 17.3 hp) hp, 163 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary slightly by region and load), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Cfmoto 250cl-c
Benelli Imperiale 400
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
20 Nm
29 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
163 kg
241 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
18 hp @ 8,000 rpm (approximately; note: some markets rate it at 17.3 hp)
21 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
20 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
29 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h (estimated; note: real-world top speed may vary slightly by region and load)
120 km/h
Weight
163 kg (wet/curb weight)
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Cfmoto 250cl-c
6.5/10
"Honest budget scrambler that delivers charm without pretending otherwise."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive retro styling
+Bulletproof simple mechanicals
+Cheap running costs
Cons
−Underwhelming suspension both ends
−Buzzy above 65mph
−Budget interior components throughout
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
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