Built around Benelli's classic motorcycle platform, the 2020 Benelli Imperiale 400 pairs a 373.5 cc (22.8 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20.8 HP (15.2 kW) at 5,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 29 Nm (21.4 lb-ft) at 3,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 55.7 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (3,500 rpm) and peak power (5,500 rpm), the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Imperiale 400 measures 200 kg (441 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (9.62 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,450 mm (57.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 375 km (233 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Benelli archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2018 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
55.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (9.62 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
3,500–5,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~375 km (233 mi)
Engine
Displacement373.5 ccm (22.79 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power20.8 HP (15.2 kW)) @ 5500 RPM
Torque29.0 Nm (3.0 kgf-m or 21.4 ft.lbs) @ 3500 RPM
Compression8.5:1
Bore x Stroke72.7 x 90.0 mm (2.9 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionECU – Delphi MT05
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption3.20 litres/100 km (31.3 km/l or 73.51 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases74.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsEuro 4. Catalytic converter and oxygen sensors.
Chassis
Frame TypeDouble cradle with steel tubes and plates
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks Ø 41mm
Front Travel110 mm (4.3 inches)
Rear SuspensionRear swing arm with double shock absorber
Rear Travel65 mm (2.6 inches)
Wheelbase1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground Clearance170 mm (6.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/90-19
Rear Tyre130/80-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
WheelsSpoked rims
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight200.0 kg (440.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1040 HP/kg
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Transmission
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