Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 vs Rieju Aventura 500 Legend (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400stacks up against the Rieju Aventura 500 Legend. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBlack Douglas Sterling Imperial 400Rieju Aventura 500 Legend
Model year20162023
Price
Engine400 cc500 cc
Weight190 kg
Seat height33 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L10.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Double disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc
Tires90/90-21 / 90/90-21

Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 vs Rieju Aventura 500 Legend — which should you buy?

Picking between the Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 and the Rieju Aventura 500 Legend usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Black Douglas Sterling Imperial 400 brings its published horsepower, while the Rieju Aventura 500 Legend counters with its own power figure at 190 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: