Jawa 350 Standard vs Benelli Imperiale 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa 350 Standard vs Benelli Imperiale 400. Jawa 350 Standard: 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 155 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, 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
Jawa 350 Standard
Benelli Imperiale 400
Horsepower (hp)
18 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
24 Nm
29 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
155 kg
241 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
18 hp @ 5,250 rpm
21 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
24 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
29 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
155 kg (wet/curb weight)
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approximately 22–28 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Jawa 350 Standard
6.5/10
"Charming urban cruiser, but don't expect performance beyond steady commuting."
Pros
+Distinctive retro styling
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
+Smooth parallel twin engine
Cons
−Weak power delivery overall
−Soft, vague suspension
−Parts availability regionally patchy
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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