Detailed comparison of Benelli Imperiale 400 and Jawa 42. The ex-showroom price of Benelli Imperiale 400 is ₹ 1,91,342 and Jawa 42 is ₹ 1,67,321. Benelli Imperiale 400 is available in 3 colours and Jawa 42 is available in 9 colours. Compare Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Jawa 42 based on different parameters like Power, Performance, Dimensions, Features and more. Make an informed buying decision between Imperiale 400 and 42.
| Benelli Imperiale 400 4.0 out of 5 | Jawa 42 4.5 out of 5 | - | - | |
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| Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Jawa 42 Comparison Overview | ||||
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 374 cc | 293 cc | - | - | 
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 32 kmpl | 33.5 kmpl | - | - | 
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - | 
| Kerb Weight | 205 kg | 172 kg | - | - | 
| Power & Performance | ||||
| Ignition | Digital | Electronic Ignition | - | - | 
| Mileage - ARAI | 31 kmpl | N/A | - | - | 
| Top Speed | 115 Kmph | 130 Kmph | - | - | 
| Riding Range | 360 Km | 462 Km | - | - | 
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 2 litres | 2.8 litres | - | - | 
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 litres | 14 litres | - | - | 
| Fuel Delivery System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection | - | - | 
| Clutch | Multidisc wet clutch | Wet Multidisc | - | - | 
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 4 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | - | - | 
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | - | - | 
| Cooling System | Air Cooled | Liquid Cooled | - | - | 
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | - | - | 
| Displacement (Engine Capacity) | 374 cc | 293 cc | - | - | 
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11:1 | - | - | 
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 | - | - | 
| Stroke | N/A | 65 mm | - | - | 
| Bore | 72.7 mm | 76 mm | - | - | 
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | - | - | 
| Emission Standard | BS-VI | BS-VI | - | - | 
| Max Torque | 29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm | 27.05 Nm | - | - | 
| Max Power | 20.7 bhp @ 6,000 rpm | 27 bhp | - | - | 
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | - | - | 
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | - | - | 
| Mileage - Owner Reported | 32 kmpl | 33.5 kmpl | - | - | 
| Dimensions & Chassis | ||||
| Kerb Weight | 205 kg | 172 kg | - | - | 
| Overall Length | 2,170 mm | 2,071 mm | - | - | 
| Overall Width | 820 mm | 833 mm | - | - | 
| Overall Height | 1,120 mm | 1,065 mm | - | - | 
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm | 1,369 mm | - | - | 
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 165 mm | - | - | 
| Seat Height | 780 mm | 765 mm | - | - | 
| Chassis Type | Double cradle with steel tubes and plates | Double Cradle | - | - | 
| Brakes, Wheels & Suspension | ||||
| Front Tyre Size | 100/90 - 19 | 90/90 - 18 | - | - | 
| Rear Suspension | Pre-load adjustable | Gas Canister - Twin shock hydraulic | - | - | 
| Front Suspension | 41mm Telescopic | Telescopic Hydraulic Fork | - | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 psi | 30 psi | - | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 psi | 23 psi | - | - | 
| Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 psi | 28 psi | - | - | 
| Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32 psi | 23 psi | - | - | 
| Radial Tyres | Yes | No | - | - | 
| Tyre Type | Tubed | Tubed | - | - | 
| Rear Tyre Size | 130/80 - 18 | 120/80 - 17 | - | - | 
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS | - | - | 
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 inch | 17 inch | - | - | 
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 18 inch | - | - | 
| Wheel Type | Spoke | Spoke | - | - | 
| Calliper Type | Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Caliper | Floating Caliper | - | - | 
| Rear Brake Size | 240 mm | 153 mm | - | - | 
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Drum | - | - | 
| Front Brake Size | 300 mm | 280 mm | - | - | 
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | - | - | 
| Manufacturer Warranty | ||||
| Standard Warranty (Year) | 2 Year | 2 Year | - | - | 
| Standard Warranty (Kilometers) | Unlimited Kilometers | 24000 Kilometers | - | - | 
| Features | ||||
| Killswitch | 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 | - | - | 
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Clock | Yes | No | - | - | 
| Battery | 12V 8Ah | MF Battery | - | - | 
| Headlight Type | Halogen | Halogen | - | - | 
| Brake/Tail Light | Bulb | LED Tail Lamp | - | - | 
| Turn Signal | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Additional features | LCD Cluster | Semi Digital Cluster | - | - | 
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | - | - | 
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Tripmeter Type | Digital | Digital | - | - | 
| No. of Tripmeters | 2 | 1 | - | - | 
| Stepped Seat | Yes | No | - | - | 
| Stand Alarm | No | No | - | - | 
| Tachometer | Analogue | No | - | - | 
| Fuel Guage | Yes | Yes | - | - | 
| Speedometer | Digital | Analogue | - | - | 
| AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | No | Yes | - | - | 
| Under seat storage | No | No | - | - | 
| Front storage box | No | No | - | - | 
| USB charging port | No | No | - | - | 
| GPS & Navigation | No | No | - | - | 
| Mobile App Connectivity | No | No | - | - | 
| DRLs (Daytime running lights) | No | No | - | - | 
| Colours | ||||
| Available Colours | 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Black
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Red
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Silver
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                                                        Galactic Green (Matte)
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Halley
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Lumos Lime (Matte)
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Starlight Blue (Matte)
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Comet Red (Glossy)
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Nebula Blue (Glossy)
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Allstar Black
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Sirius White
                                                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                                        Orion Red
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Q: Which bike is better, Benelli Imperiale 400 or Jawa 42?
A: According to our expert rating, Benelli Imperiale 400 has a score of 4.0/5 whereas Jawa 42 scored 4.5/5.
Q: Among Benelli Imperiale 400 and Jawa 42, which bike is cheaper?
A: Jawa 42 is cheaper than Benelli Imperiale 400 . Jawa 42 has an ex-showroom price of ₹ 1,67,321 while the ex-showroom price of Benelli Imperiale 400 is ₹ 1,91,342.
Q: Apart from Benelli Imperiale 400 and Jawa 42, are there similar alternatives?
A: Apart from Benelli Imperiale 400 and Jawa 42 the other similar alternatives are TVS Ronin, Kawasaki W175, Suzuki Intruder 150 and Bajaj Avenger Cruise 220.