2025 Benelli Imperiale 400 vs 2016 Triumph Thruxton 1200

The Benelli Imperiale 400 records a lower weight than the Triumph Thruxton 1200. The Triumph Thruxton 1200 has the advantage in recorded power, recorded torque and displacement where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: Benelli Imperiale 400 Benelli, Triumph Thruxton 1200 Triumph
  • Model: Benelli Imperiale 400 Benelli Imperiale 400, Triumph Thruxton 1200 Triumph Thruxton 1200
  • Year: Benelli Imperiale 400 2025, Triumph Thruxton 1200 2016
  • Displacement: Benelli Imperiale 400 374, Triumph Thruxton 1200 1200
  • Power: Benelli Imperiale 400 20.8, Triumph Thruxton 1200 97
  • Torque: Benelli Imperiale 400 29, Triumph Thruxton 1200 112
  • Weight: Benelli Imperiale 400 197, Triumph Thruxton 1200 206
  • Seat height: Benelli Imperiale 400 78, Triumph Thruxton 1200 81
Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 key specifications
SpecBenelli Imperiale 400Triumph Thruxton 1200
Year20252016
CategoryClassicClassic
Displacement3741200
Power20.897
Torque29112
Weight197206

Power

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 records 97 hp, 76.2 hp (366.3%) more than the Benelli Imperiale 400 at 20.8 hp.

Torque

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 records 112 Nm of torque, 83 Nm (286.2%) more than the Benelli Imperiale 400 at 29 Nm.

Weight

The Benelli Imperiale 400 records a lower dry weight of 197 kg, 9 kg less than the Triumph Thruxton 1200 at 206 kg.

Displacement

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 records 1200 cc, 826 cc (220.9%) more than the Benelli Imperiale 400 at 374 cc.

Seat height

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 has a higher recorded seat height (81) than the Benelli Imperiale 400 (78), a difference of 3.

Power-to-weight

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.471 hp/kg, compared with 0.106 hp/kg for the Benelli Imperiale 400.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Benelli Imperiale 400 or the Triumph Thruxton 1200?

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 records 97 hp, 76.2 hp (366.3%) more than the Benelli Imperiale 400 at 20.8 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Benelli Imperiale 400 or the Triumph Thruxton 1200?

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 records 112 Nm of torque, 83 Nm (286.2%) more than the Benelli Imperiale 400 at 29 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the Benelli Imperiale 400 or the Triumph Thruxton 1200?

The Benelli Imperiale 400 records a lower dry weight of 197 kg, 9 kg less than the Triumph Thruxton 1200 at 206 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Benelli Imperiale 400 or the Triumph Thruxton 1200?

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 records 1200 cc, 826 cc (220.9%) more than the Benelli Imperiale 400 at 374 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Benelli Imperiale 400 and the Triumph Thruxton 1200 compare?

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 has a higher recorded seat height (81) than the Benelli Imperiale 400 (78), a difference of 3.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the Benelli Imperiale 400 or the Triumph Thruxton 1200?

The Triumph Thruxton 1200 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.471 hp/kg, compared with 0.106 hp/kg for the Benelli Imperiale 400.

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Benelli Imperiale 400

2025Classic

Displacement374 cc
Power20.8 hp
TR

Triumph Thruxton 1200

2016Classic

Displacement1200 cc
Power97 hp

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2025 • Classic

Triumph Thruxton 1200

2016 • Classic

Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
374 cc
1200 cc
Power
20.8 hp
97 hp
Torque
29 Nm
112 Nm
Engine Type
Other
-
Engine Details
Other | SOHC | Cylinder: 1
DOHC
Power / Weight
0.1055 hp/kg
0.471 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
2
4
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
-

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Air-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 5-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
-
Rear Suspension
-
Twin-Shock

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc ABS

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
100/90-19
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
130/80-18
160/60-ZR17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
217 cm
215 cm
Height
112 cm
103 cm
Seat Height
78 cm
81 cm
Wheelbase
144 cm
141.5 cm
Ground Clearance
16.5 cm
-
Dry Weight
197 kg
206 kg

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