Benelli Imperial 400i vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Proper retro look Ease of riding and handling Read More	Classic styling Reliable and friendly engine Comfortable cruiser Read More
Things we don't like	Engine sound unrefined at times Inconsistent fit and finish levels Read More	Slightly low on power Only five gears Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	373.5 cc	903 cc
Maximum Power	20.4 hp	49.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L	20.0 L
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Belt Drive
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Maximum Torque	28 Nm	78 Nm
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Air Cooled Engine	2-Cylinder 4-stroke V-Twin, 8-Valves SOHC, Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	SOHC	SOHC
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	1	2
Fuel Consumption	30 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Power	5500 rpm	5700 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	3500 rpm	3700 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke	--	88 mm x 74.2 mm
Compression Ratio	--	9.5:1

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Length	2170 mm	2465 mm
Dry Weight	197 kg	--
Wheel Base	1440 mm	1645 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Height	1120 mm	1065 mm
Seat Height	780 mm	680 mm
Width	820 mm	1005 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	135 mm
Kerb Weight	--	254 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Digital

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	100/90 R19	130/90 R16
Rear Tyre	130/80 R18	180/70 R15
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R15
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial
Front Wheel Size	R19	R16

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Twin Shock	Uni Trak
Suspension Travel(Front)	110 mm	150 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	65 mm	100 mm

Gear & Transmission

Gear Box	5-Speed	5-Speed
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	No	--
Traction Control	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Cruise, Road Cruise, Road
Engine Check Warning	--	No
Stability Control	--	No
Central Locking	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
Tachometer	Yes	No
Tripmeter	Yes	No
Display Screen	Yes	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Analog Analog
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Navigator	No	No

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Bulb Bulb
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	--
Head Lamp	Bulb Bulb	Bulb Bulb
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	No	No
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Seat Type	Dual Seat Dual Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	--	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	--	Double Cradle Double Cradle

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc