Benelli Imperiale 400. A lot of fun on a sunny Day.

[@johnrocker2986]

I've had mine for 1500 miles it's well made, looks great and good value. My issues are poor fueling, rock hard rear shoxs, lying speedo in access of 10% but I still love it. But any long journeys I ride other machines

[@williamjosephroche2764]

I've 1200mls on mine suspension is poor but I've taking it over mountain passage s in ireland and narrow roads its great and best off all 90 mph to the gallon petrol is now 7.5e here so no brainer really

[@svanbergascot122]

Great wee bike year old just over 4,000m mark second service due bargain for a little beauty on the back roads 🏍️💨🏁 cool vid 👍

[@erdling53796]

i have my Imperiale now 4 Days :)

[@elhombredelalonganiza4416]

Congratulations!!

[@binauppal876]

How are you finding after all your riding,,really considering one of these after my das,currently on a 125,,and want something retro and reliable,and not to heavy,being 50,speeds not the goal,just wana keep up with traffic on dual carrigeways,,thanks

[@leonardcook1467]

I have one 2020 model, rides really well, I believe there's 3 colours, I have the all black one, in my opinion, very stylish, and well made, love it !!!

[@kerryburns6041]

I haven´t ridden my Moto Guzzi since I bought the Benelli last summer in Granada. I´m 71 and I live in the mountains, so a fast bike is not much use amongst the hairpin bends. The Imperiale is indeed an enjoyable bike to ride, the power is soft, like a side-valve, but ample for the hills. Low speed handling is fine, suspension is well suited to the bike, and all controls are well positioned. Going back to spokes and inner tubes seems a retrograde step, but cast wheels would be out of place here (in 1957). The fuel injection is not perfect, it idles at 1500 rpm, a bit fast for my taste, and opening the throttle gently as you like when entering a bend is likely to produce a sudden surge just when it´s not required, but I´m getting used to that and my wrist action is getting a bit more sensitive. Likewise closing the throttle can jerk you forward in the seat. These things I try to view as ¨character ¨ and I´m certainly not put off. It is fairly heavy compared to some bikes, but this means that the wheels, (not the bike) bounce up and down, and the bike feels very stable around corners. I´ve had Enfields, and I´m not immune to their charm, but the Benelli is in a different league. It would make a fine commuter, it´s a perfect tool for Sunday afternoon green-lanes, (and you don´t need a file and a hammer in the toolkit). 2014 Moto Guzzi V7 Stone for sale ...

[@Davidswordplay]

Sounds like you are having Kerry enjoy the ride thanks for the comment I hope you subscribe to the channel it would be great to have you along!

[@Davidswordplay]

Sorry missed out the word fun in the first reply its been a long day!

[@kerryburns6041]

@@Davidswordplay Thanks, I have subscribed, since I´m about as ¨unhurried ´as one can get. There´s a book which has been on my bookshelf for about 18 months, called the Lazy Man´s Guide to Enlightenment. I must get round to reading it ...

[@williamjosephroche2764]

Exactly right throttle is a bit snatchy I have a Yamaha dragster classic and have only taking it out twice since I bought my imperiale in August

[@cobbvd]

The same problems with fuel injection I see on my new Imperiale. It jerks at closing and opening the throttle.

[@makb000]

Beautiful ranch bro

[@speedfinder1]

This would appear to offer all the nostalgia of a bike from the 1950s with the advantages of a modern bike all rolled into one machine!

[@Davidswordplay]

I think this bike is outstanding value for money, if I could afford a second bike this would be it

[@speedfinder1]

@@Davidswordplay I'm waiting for my local dealer to ship one over for me to have a test on it. Fingers crossed and I'll have one for myself soon. Apparently, Benelli in India are outselling Royal Enfield's own similar spec bike at the moment. I can attest to the ruggedness of the Benelli product as I have a 502 TRK model already.

[@speedfinder1]

@@Davidswordplay Ah, I seem to have ordered one as my "Sunday Bike" I had a chance last week to have a test ride on a brand new demonstrator at my local dealer. It was like riding on a time machine! Two weeks delivery and I'm struggling to wait that long!

[@Davidswordplay]

You will enjoy it Greg, very envious!

[@deepakkumaar9665]

I am gonna buy it in few days.thanks

[@Davidswordplay]

That’s great it is a beautiful bike enjoy! Thanks for your comment.

[@REDLINERUNNER]

It's 21hp and 29Nm

[@harishsivaramakrishnan7096]

I am getting it in 3 days. Can’t wait to throw my legs over this retro babe

[@Davidswordplay]

I am sure you will enjoy it good riding!

[@williamjosephroche2764]

Best off luck you will really enjoy it safe riding

[@garykeighley712]

Nice classic style bike I like it 👍

[@firestormlivingsolutions]

Me 2

[@kostakis3]

does any of you know the headlight bulb specifications, can't find it anywhere on the manual. im guessing the high beam one is a h4 12v 55w halogen but what about the other one ??

[@Davidswordplay]

II think it could be a H4 bulb according to my internet search. Thanks for. Watching.

[@REDLINERUNNER]

Top speed is 120km/h (75mph).

[@alfrepeace]

hey man nice video..! I want to buy this motor as soon as I get the motor driver license :) do you think that it can manage also average travels (like 400/500 km?). thank you

[@Davidswordplay]

alfredo Libertini Hi Alfredo, thank you for your comment. I do not actually own this bike it was borrowed from a Dealer, I cannot see any problem with doing 400/500 kms.

[@vishalvashistha134]

Nice

[@georgealty]

Did you go through Newburgh at one point?

[@Davidswordplay]

Yes We did go through Newburgh, lovely village. Thanks for watching.

[@georgealty]

@@Davidswordplay Ive not been through there since the early 80s, pleased I recognised it ! Of course when you said Orrel at the end, i expected that was the case. Cheers. ( Former Skemmer)

[@lomate1963]

The Chinese cover all genres nice bike 🇨🇳 nice looking too 👍🏻😂

[@carada3225]

did you have any back ache after ride?

[@Davidswordplay]

Hi Carada, surprisingly none, I thought the seat was quite hard but I found the seating position ok for me. Thanks for your question.

[@carada3225]

@@Davidswordplay thnaks for reply one more question ....if the road has some bumps how did you feel about rear suspension.also why do you think they made this bike heavy when it only has 20 hp

[@Davidswordplay]

@@carada3225 Hi Carada, The rear suspension is adequate but if you intend to do a lot of travelling over rough roads I would consider updating it to aftermarket rear shock absorbers or update the rear springs to a heavier version. I guess they made the bike heavier to make it robust but it is more likely because it is inexpensive so they used a heavier tube. light tubing and frame brackets tend to be expensive! but overall it is a Motorcycle which is a lot of fun and it could become your friend for life! even with only 20 or so horse power.

[@carada3225]

@@Davidswordplay thanks a lot i conisder this bike to buy in my country interceptor 650 is 40000 rupees more so should i buy interceptor or this one ,which onew ould you buy

[@Davidswordplay]

@@carada3225 the interceptor has about 40 hp and is the better bike, but value for money the impériale is a super little bike, I would be happy with either bike.

[@paullynch928]

For a 400 it's poor.

[@Davidswordplay]

I guess, but it’s a lot of fun, thanks for your comment.

[@LuciTulcea]

This is not your stupid 400 cc sport bike or whatever. It's a retro bike. Retro bikes like this didn't have more power.