Honda Cb350h'ness vs Benelli Imperiale 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cb350h'ness vs Benelli Imperiale 400. Honda Cb350h'ness: 21 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 181 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~147 km/h (estimated, note: real-world cruising is typically around 110-120 km/h), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Honda Cb350h'ness
Benelli Imperiale 400
Horsepower (hp)
21 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
30 Nm
29 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
147 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
181 kg
241 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
21 hp @ 7,500 rpm
21 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
30 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
29 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
~147 km/h (estimated, note: real-world cruising is typically around 110-120 km/h)
120 km/h
Weight
181 kg (curb/wet weight)
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~27-30 km/L (approximately 3.3-3.7 L/100km, real-world estimate)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Cb350h'ness
8.0/10
"Honda's best retro single — buy one before everyone else does."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda build quality
+Smooth torquey single cylinder
+Premium feel below $4,000
Cons
−Bluetooth unit unreliable sometimes
−Limited wind protection highway
−Suspension soft when loaded
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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