Benelli launched the Imperiale 400 for the first time in India in late 2019. Upon launch, it became the most affordable motorcycle in the company's India line-up. Then in mid-2020, the bikemaker launched this retro cruiser in the BS6 compliant avatar. The BS6 Imperiale 400 was launched at Rs. 1.99 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi and it was around 30,000 rupees more expensive than its original launch price of 2019. But now, we have some good news for you. The price of the Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 has been reduced by 10,000 rupees and so in this article, we will be comparing its price with its rivals.
Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 vs Honda H'Ness CB 350 BS6 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 BS6 - New Price List
Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 (after price cut)
| Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 Variants | New Feb'21 Price Ex-showroom Delhi | Old Price Ex-showroom Delhi | Price Difference |
| Silver colour | Rs. 1.89 lakhs | Rs. 1.99 lakhs | -Rs. 10,000 |
| Red and Black colour | Rs. 1.99 lakhs | Rs. 2.09 lakhs | -Rs. 10,000 |
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Honda H'Ness CB 350 BS6
| Honda H'Ness CB 350 BS6 Variants | New Feb'21 Price Ex-showroom Delhi | Old Price Ex-showroom Delhi | Price Difference |
| Deluxe | Rs. 1,86,500 | Rs. 1.85 lakhs | +Rs. 1,500 |
| Deluxe Pro | Rs. 1,92,500 | Rs. 1.90 lakhs | +Rs. 2,500 |
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 BS6
| Royal Enfield Meteor 350 BS6 Variants | New Feb21 Price Ex-showroom Delhi | Old Price Ex-showroom Delhi | Price Difference |
| Meteor 350 Fireball | Rs. 1.78 lakhs | Rs. 1.75 lakhs | +Rs. 3,000 |
| Meteor 350 Stellar | Rs. 1.84 lakhs | Rs. 1.81 lakhs | +Rs. 3,000 |
| Meteor 350 Supernova | Rs. 1.93 lakhs | Rs. 1.90 lakhs | +Rs. 3,000 |
Now, if you are thinking about the reason why Benelli has reduced the price of the motorcycle, so we have got the answer for you all. Hyderabad-based Mahavir Group owns Benelli India and the company states that they have reduced the price of the motorcycle because of two reasons. First of all, the company has increased localised content in its manufacturing process and secondly, the improvement in the value of the rupee against the dollar has been cited as the reason for the price cut. Well, it's good news for all as it is now more affordable than before and this will surely boost the sales of the motorcycle too. The Imperiale 400 is a very good retro classic motorcycle.
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The new Benelli Imperiale 400 is powered by a BS6 compliant 374cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This new motor churns out 21 PS of power at 6000 RPM and 29 Nm of peak torque at 3500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Imperiale 400 rides on 19-inch (100/90-19) front and 18-inch (130/80-18) rear tyre. It gets disc brakes at either end along with dual-channel ABS as standard. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are performed by telescopic forks at the front and dual spring-loaded hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear. Now, after the price cut, will you prefer buying the Imperiale 400? Do share your opinions with us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.
