Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Jawa 42

BikeWale brings you comparison of Benelli Imperiale 400 and Jawa 42. The ex-showroom price of Benelli Imperiale 400 is ₹ 1,89,000 and Jawa 42 is ₹ 1,64,287. Benelli Imperiale 400 is available in 3 colours and 1 variant and Jawa 42 is available in 6 colours and 3 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Benelli Imperiale 400 and Jawa 42.

Imperiale 400 vs 42 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Imperiale 400	42
Price	₹ 1,89,000	₹ 1,64,287
Capacity	374 cc	293 cc
Power	20.7 bhp @ 6000 rpm	27 bhp
Economy	32 kmpl	35 kmpl

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Benelli
Imperiale 400

Version
Standard

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,89,000
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Jawa
42

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₹ 1,64,287
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Imperiale 400
Standard
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42
Single Channel ABS - BS VI
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	20.7 bhp @ 6,000 rpm	27 bhp
Max Torque	29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm	27.05 Nm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	374	293
Cylinders	1	1
Bore (mm)	72.7	76
Stroke (mm)	90	65
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	8.5:1	11:1
Ignition	Digital	Electronic Ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Multidisc wet clutch	--
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel-Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12	14
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	384	490
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	32	35
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	280
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	153
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Caliper	Floating Caliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - 19	90/90 18
Rear Tyre Size	130/80 - 18	120/80 17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubed
Radial Tyres	Yes	No
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke
Front Suspension	41mm Telescopic	Telescopic Hydraulic Fork
Rear Suspension	Pre-load adjustable	Gas Canister - Twin shock hydraulic

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	205	172
Overall Length (mm)	2,170	--
Overall Width (mm)	820	--
Overall Height (mm)	1,120	--
Wheelbase (mm)	1,440	1,369
Ground Clearance (mm)	165	--
Seat Height (mm)	780	765
Chassis Type	Double cradle with steel tubes and plates	Double Cradle

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	No
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	No
Stand Alarm	No	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	No
No. of Tripmeters	2	1
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	No
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	No
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	No
Electric System	--	--
Battery	--	--
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	Bulb	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Gets modern-classic styling
- Accessible seat height
- Good sales, service backup
- Strong brand image
- The 300cc engine is really good
- Gets dual-channel ABS system
Could be better
- Misses out on tube-less tyres
- Gets analogue instrument cluster
- Pillion-seat isn’t comfortable
- The bike doesn't feel and look big
- Overall built quality could have been better
- Long waiting period

Colors


Available Colours	Black Red Silver	Galactic Green (Matte) Halley's Teal (Matte) Lumos Lime (Matte) Starlight Blue (Matte) Comet Red (Glossy) Nebula Blue (Glossy)

Reviews


Overall rating	4.2(91 ratings) 37 reviews	4.5(316 ratings) 112 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4
Reliability	3	4
Performance	4	4
Comfort	4	4
Service Experience	3	4
Maintenance cost	4	3
Extra Features	5	4

Reviews

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Never go for benelli

1.Buying experience. I felt very happy after taken bike delivery 23rd Jan 2020 ,0n 25

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Worst bike ever

I would request everyone that not to buy if you are getting at free of cost as well J

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