2022 Benelli Imperiale 400 vs 2014 Kawasaki Versys 1000

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Benelli Imperiale 400.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: Benelli Imperiale 400 Benelli, Kawasaki Versys 1000 Kawasaki
  • Model: Benelli Imperiale 400 Benelli Imperiale 400, Kawasaki Versys 1000 Kawasaki Versys 1000
  • Year: Benelli Imperiale 400 2022, Kawasaki Versys 1000 2014
  • Displacement: Benelli Imperiale 400 373.5, Kawasaki Versys 1000 1043
  • Power: Benelli Imperiale 400 21, Kawasaki Versys 1000 116
  • Torque: Benelli Imperiale 400 29, Kawasaki Versys 1000 102
  • Weight: Benelli Imperiale 400 197, Kawasaki Versys 1000 239
  • Seat height: Benelli Imperiale 400 78, Kawasaki Versys 1000 85
Benelli Imperiale 400 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 key specifications
SpecBenelli Imperiale 400Kawasaki Versys 1000
Year20222014
CategoryAdventureAdventure
Displacement373.51043
Power21116
Torque29102
Weight197239

Power

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 records 116 hp, 95 hp (452.4%) more than the Benelli Imperiale 400 at 21 hp.

Torque

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 records 102 Nm of torque, 73 Nm (251.7%) more than the Benelli Imperiale 400 at 29 Nm.

Displacement

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 records 1043 cc, 669.5 cc (179.3%) more than the Benelli Imperiale 400 at 373.5 cc.

Seat height

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 has a higher recorded seat height (85) than the Benelli Imperiale 400 (78), a difference of 7.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the Benelli Imperiale 400 or the Kawasaki Versys 1000?

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 records 116 hp, 95 hp (452.4%) more than the Benelli Imperiale 400 at 21 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the Benelli Imperiale 400 or the Kawasaki Versys 1000?

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 records 102 Nm of torque, 73 Nm (251.7%) more than the Benelli Imperiale 400 at 29 Nm.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the Benelli Imperiale 400 or the Kawasaki Versys 1000?

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 records 1043 cc, 669.5 cc (179.3%) more than the Benelli Imperiale 400 at 373.5 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the Benelli Imperiale 400 and the Kawasaki Versys 1000 compare?

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 has a higher recorded seat height (85) than the Benelli Imperiale 400 (78), a difference of 7.

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Benelli Imperiale 400

2022Adventure

Displacement373.5 cc
Power21 hp
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Kawasaki Versys 1000

2014Adventure

Displacement1043 cc
Power116 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
373.5 cc
1043 cc
Power
21 hp
116 hp
Torque
29 Nm
102 Nm
Engine Type
-
Other
Engine Details
SOHC
Other | DOHC | Cylinder: 4
Power / Weight
0.107 hp/kg
0.485 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
-
4
Stroke
-
4T
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
10.3:1

Fuel & Capacity

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

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 5-speed
-
Transmission
Chain
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Telescopic
Inverted

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc x2
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
100/90-19
120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre
130/80-18
180/55-ZR17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
212 cm
224 cm
Height
112 cm
141 cm
Seat Height
78 cm
85 cm
Wheelbase
144 cm
152 cm
Ground Clearance
17 cm
16 cm
Dry Weight
197 kg
-
Wet Weight
-
239 kg

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