Benelli Imperial 400i vs Royal Enfield Classic 500 Comparison

Overview: Imperial 400i vs Classic 500

Brand	Benelli Malaysia	Royal Enfield Malaysia
Off Road Price*	N/A	RM 36,860
Variant	Imperial 400i Standard	Classic 500 Squadron Blue
User Rating	4.4 Imperial 400i reviews	4.33 Classic 500 reviews
Fuel Type	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia	Petrol Petrol Motorcycles in Malaysia
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia	Cruiser Cruiser Motorcycles in Malaysia

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Royal Enfield Classic 500 Images

	4.4/5 15 reviews	4.33/5 3 reviews
User Review Comparison	Retro styled Benelli bike that offers modern features I must say I often get delighted when I discover any motorcycle that is representing a luring fusion of sleek features with retro charm. Same I could... Read More D Danish Jul 03, 2025 for Benelli Imperial 400i	Performs amazingly well no matter which terrain you ride on If you are looking for a big classic bike then there is nothing better than the Royal Enfield Classic 500. Displaying the heritage of Royal Enfield,... Read More I Ishtiqal Jun 16, 2021 for Royal Enfield Classic 500

Things we like	Proper retro look Ease of riding and handling Read More	--
Things we don't like	Engine sound unrefined at times Inconsistent fit and finish levels Read More	--

Displacement	373.5 cc	499 cc
Maximum Power	20.4 hp	27.2 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	12 L	14.5 L
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	2	--
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Maximum Torque	28 Nm	41.3 Nm
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, Air Cooled Engine	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	SOHC	--
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Fuel Consumption	30 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Power	5500 rpm	5250 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	3500 rpm	4000 rpm
Compression Ratio	--	8.5:1
Air Filter Type	--	Elements of Paper
Bore X Stroke	--	84 mm x 90 mm
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate

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Start Option	Electric	Kick & Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Ignition System	--	Electronic Digital Ignition

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Twin Shock	Two Air Filled Shock Absorbers
Suspension Travel(Front)	110 mm	130 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	65 mm	80 mm

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

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V, 14 Ah

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Side Wings	No	No
Chrome Garnish	No	No
Seat Type	Dual Seat Dual Seat	Single Seat Single Seat
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	No
Body Frame Type	--	Single Downtube Single Downtube