Honda GB 350 S versus Benelli Imperiale 400

Result

Motorcycles like the Honda GB 350 S divide the biker community. Some turn up their noses and wonder whether one can still speak of a motorcycle here in view of the meager performance, and others are happy that such simple pleasure motorcycles can still be purchased new today. This has been shown with us: Tanja is full of praise, Dietmar too, but can only imagine the GB as a second motorcycle. And you?
 
The test machine was provided to us by motofun, a large Honda dealer in Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg , for this test. In addition to the GB350S, you can also test ride all other Honda motorcycles at motofun - so a visit there is always worthwhile. For a test drive, however, please call in advance and make an appointment.

Result

That's how beautiful retro bikes can look. But not only look, but also feel. This credo applies to the Benelli Imperiale 400 from A to Z, because the developers in Pesaro/Italy apparently took a very close look at how the old Benelli Imperiale looked in the 60s. Only Royal Enfield can do this so consistently trimmed to classic, apart from the Kawa W800.

The performance of the Imperiale is of course very manageable, you should be aware of that. If you get involved, you get the total deceleration of a lovingly designed machine that you could also put in your living room. At this price, one or the other potential buyer should also think about buying it as a second bike. Probably no one will regret that, especially for the evening round or the trip to the ice cream man the Imperiale is ideal - and you are guaranteed to be asked on site how old the machine is and who has already restored it!