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Benelli launches Imperiale 400 Retro Edition in Thailand: Details here
Last updated on Jan 15, 2021, 12:45 am
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Italian automaker Benelli has launched a limited-run Retro Edition of its Imperiale 400 motorcycle in Thailand. Its production will be limited to just 100 units.
The premium two-wheeler looks similar to the standard model barring accessories such as a smoked fly-screen with Benelli branding and fork gaiters. It draws power from a 373.5cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
Here's our roundup.
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Design
Benelli Imperiale 400 Retro Edition: At a glance
![Benelli Imperiale 400 Retro Edition: At a glance]( "Benelli Imperiale 400 Retro Edition: At a glance")
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The Benelli Imperiale 400 Retro Edition is built on a double cradle frame and sports a peanut-shaped fuel tank with pads on both sides, split-style seats, and a raised windscreen. It also gets a rounded halogen headlight, taillight, and blinkers.
The bike packs a twin-pod instrument cluster and rides on wire-spoke wheels.
It weighs in at 205kg and has a 12-liter fuel tank.
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Power and performance
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The Benelli Imperiale 400 Retro Edition draws power from a 373.5cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine linked to a 5-speed gearbox. The mill generates 20.9hp of maximum power at 5,500rpm and 28Nm of peak torque at 3,500rpm.
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Safety
Safety and suspension setup
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To ensure the safety of the rider, the Benelli Imperiale 400 Retro Edition is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with dual-channel ABS to avoid skidding on the roads while braking.
Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the motorcycle are taken care of by 41mm telescopic front forks and a pre-load adjustable unit on the rear end.
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What about the pricing?
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In Thailand, the Retro Edition of the Benelli Imperiale 400 carries a price tag of 1,39,900 baht (approximately Rs. 3.40 lakh). Only 100 units of this retro-themed motorcycle will be up for grabs there.
