Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Benelli Imperiale 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm vs Benelli Imperiale 400. Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm: ~20 hp @ 5,250 rpm (Classic 350 engine, note: Classic 500 produces ~27 hp @ 5,100 rpm) hp, ~195 kg (wet/curb weight, Classic 350 variant) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (estimated for Classic 350 variant), 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
Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
Benelli Imperiale 400
Horsepower (hp)
20 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
~20 hp @ 5,250 rpm (Classic 350 engine, note: Classic 500 produces ~27 hp @ 5,100 rpm)
21 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Classic 350; Classic 500 produces ~41 Nm @ 4,000 rpm)
29 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (estimated for Classic 350 variant)
120 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight, Classic 350 variant)
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average for Classic 350 variant)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Classic Desert Storm
6.5/10
"A beautiful, flawed thumper that rewards patience over performance."
Pros
+Gorgeous retro aesthetic
+Cheap parts availability
+Bulletproof UCE engine
Cons
−Shocking pre-2015 electrics
−Vibration above 70mph
−Heavy for displacement
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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