Jawa Perak vs Benelli Imperiale 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Jawa Perak vs Benelli Imperiale 400. Jawa Perak: 27 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 172 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 136 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 Perak
Benelli Imperiale 400
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
29 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
136 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
172 kg
241 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
27 hp @ 6,800 rpm
21 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
29 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
136 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
172 kg (wet/curb weight)
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approx. 28 km/L (estimated real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Jawa Perak
6.5/10
"A beautiful slow-lane cruiser that prioritises style over substance."
Pros
+Stunning retro bobber styling
+Affordable used pricing
+Relaxed low-stress riding
Cons
−Underwhelming performance above 80kph
−Patchy electrical reliability
−Rear drum brake feels archaic
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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