Yamaha Sr400 vs Benelli Imperiale 400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Sr400 vs Benelli Imperiale 400. Yamaha Sr400: 24 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 175 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Yamaha Sr400
Benelli Imperiale 400
Horsepower (hp)
24 hp
21 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
29 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
120 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
175 kg
241 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
24 hp @ 6,500 rpm
21 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
29 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
120 km/h
Weight
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.7 L/100km (approximately 37 km/L)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Sr400
7.5/10
"A beautiful, rewarding machine — but only for committed, patient riders."
Pros
+Mechanically simple, easy maintenance
+Genuinely stunning classic styling
+Lightweight and flickable handling
Cons
−Kickstart-only, steep learning
−Seat comfort deteriorates fast
−Neglected carbs very common
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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