Royal Enfield Interceptor 350 vs Benelli Imperiale 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Interceptor 350 vs Benelli Imperiale 400. Royal Enfield Interceptor 350: ~20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine) hp, ~195 kg (estimated wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h (estimated), 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 Interceptor 350
Benelli Imperiale 400
Horsepower (hp)
20.2 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
29 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
241 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine)
21 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
~27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (estimated, based on J-series 349cc engine)
29 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
~130 km/h (estimated)
120 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (estimated wet/curb weight)
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (estimated, based on RE 350cc J-series engine platform)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Interceptor 350
7.0/10
"Charming, affordable retro that rewards patient, relaxed riders completely."
Pros
+Genuinely characterful parallel twin
+Affordable used pricing
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
−Struggles above 70mph sustained
−Soft suspension limits cornering confidence
−Early units leak oil occasionally
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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