Royal Enfield Classic 350 Signals vs Benelli Imperiale 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Classic 350 Signals vs Benelli Imperiale 400. Royal Enfield Classic 350 Signals: 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 195 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~120 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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
Royal Enfield Classic 350 Signals
Benelli Imperiale 400
Horsepower (hp)
19.8 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
29 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
241 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm
21 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
29 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
195 kg (curb weight)
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.9 L/100km (34 km/L typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Classic 350 Signals
7.0/10
"Charming, flawed, lovable — buy post-2021 or walk away."
Pros
+Genuine old-school character
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Pre-2021 electrics unreliable
−Highway speeds feel stressed
−Oil seepage almost expected
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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