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Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Benelli 180S in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 12 Oct 2026Comparing (Single Channel ABS, FI BS6) vs Neon variants

The short answer

Benelli 180S costs रु 25,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar 220F has 2.8 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 220F if

Pulsar 220F has 2.8 PS more power.

Strong value for riders wanting a proven 220 cc performance motorcycle with modern LED lighting and Bluetooth features. Best suited to enthusiasts who ride long distances and want a mix of sporty styling, decent mileage, and everyday usability.

Pros

Punchy 220 cc DTS-i engine with good real-world performance.

Modern features: Bluetooth, navigation, DTE, real-time mileage, USB charging.

Comfortable split seat and suspension suitable for city and highway use.

LED projector headlamp and full LED indicators improve visibility and aesthetics.

Strong 20.4 PS motor with genuine mid-range punch

Disc brakes both ends with single-channel ABS as standard

Cons

Single-channel ABS only; no dual-channel option.

No advanced rider aids or traction control despite performance focus.

Underseat storage is very limited versus scooters.

Ageing platform compared with newer 200–250 cc rivals offering liquid cooling and more features.

Semi-digital cluster with no distance-to-empty or live economy readout

Design and silhouette largely unchanged for years running

As of 27 Sept 2026

Choose the Benelli 180S if

Benelli 180S costs रु 25,000 less ex-showroom.

The Neon variant provides a vibrant visual appeal that justifies its premium over the standard model for buyers prioritizing style.

Pros

Eye-catching neon color scheme

Liquid-cooled engine performance

Dual-channel ABS safety

Stable perimeter frame

Cons

Limited service network outside major cities

Higher price point than some 150cc rivals

No traction control

Small fuel tank capacity

As of 04 Oct 2026

15 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar 220F

रु 4,64,900

Benelli

180S

रु 4,39,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 4,64,900

रु 4,39,900Cheapest

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No specific official cash discount or festival offer publicly listed for Pulsar 220F ABS in Nepal.

No offer on this variant

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

220 cc

Not disclosed

Max power

20.9 PS+2.8 PS

13.3 kW (18.1 PS)

Max torque

18.6 Nm+4.6 Nm

14 Nm

Claimed range

600 km (test cycle not recorded)

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

2,035 mm

Not disclosed

Height

1,165 mm

Not disclosed

Wheelbase

1,350 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

165 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

209Better

Service centres

189Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Telescopic front suspension

·5-step adjustable nitrox rear suspension

·Contoured seats made from premium material

·Split seats

·37 mm Telescopic front suspension

As of 27 Sept 2026

·Front suspension travel (mm): 110

·Rear suspension: Pro-link Mono shock-absorber

·Rear suspension travel (mm): 50

As of 28 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Speedometer Illumination: Reverse LCD (Monochrome)

·Tail/Stop Lamp: LED

·Side Indicator Lamp: LED

·Neutral Indicator: LED - Green

·Hi Beam Indicator: LED - Blue

·Turn Signal Indicator: LED - Green

·Side Stand Indicator: LED - Blue

·ABS Indicator: LED - Yellow

·Service Reminder: Display on LCD

·Fuel Level Indicator: Display on LCD - Bars

·Low Oil Pressure Indicator: LED - Red

·Malfunction Indicator: LED - Yellow

·High Oil Temperature Indicator: LED - Red

·Rear Number Plate Lamp: 3W

·Horn: 12V DC (2 Nos)

·Full digital console

As of 27 Sept 2026

·Cluster type: Full-digital instrument console

·USB charger: Included

As of 04 Oct 2026

🛡️Safety

·Brakes (Front & Rear): Disc brakes

·Single Channel ABS

·280 mm front disc

·230 mm rear disc

·Front and rear tubeless tyres

·Strengthened 5-spoke alloy wheels

As of 27 Sept 2026

·Front brake: Disc

·Front brake diameter (mm): 260

·Rear brake: Disc

·Rear brake diameter (mm): 220

As of 28 Sept 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·5 Year Comprehensive Warranty

As of 27 Sept 2026

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As of 04 Oct 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Next-gen LED indicators

·New graphics

·Aerodynamic semi-fairing

·Ultra-stylish LED tail lamp

·Split rear grab rails

·Laser-edged graphics

·Deep carbon black silencer

·Colour coded alloy wheel decals

·Available in: Black Cherry Red, Black Ink Blue, Black Copper Beige

As of 27 Sept 2026

·Frame: Perimeter

·Front wheel: Aluminum alloy

·Front tyre: 100/80-17

·Rear wheel: Aluminum alloy

·Rear tyre: 130/70-17

As of 28 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Sold in Nepal as Pulsar 220F ABS single variant

·Local distribution and service handled by Bajaj Auto Nepal network

·Marketed as 'The OG Thrill Icon' and 'Legend Reloaded' in Nepal

·Targeted at enthusiasts seeking performance commuter-sport bike

As of 28 Jul 2026

·Import status: CBU

As of 04 Oct 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Bajaj Pulsar 220F

Benelli 180S

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 3-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 4,64,900

रु 4,39,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 6,800

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 4,73,631

≈ रु 4,48,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 8,677 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 8,210 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Bajaj Pulsar 220F full details Benelli 180S full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 220F if

you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 158 more service centres in Nepal (189 vs 31); 178 more showrooms in Nepal (209 vs 31).

Choose the Benelli 180S if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Price movements we logged

3 recorded since September 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

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Trim prices distributor-verified

2 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 12 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Bajaj: 209 showrooms, 189 service centres · Benelli: 31 showrooms, 31 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh

Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Benelli 180S — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar 220F or Benelli 180S?

As of October 2026, the Benelli 180S starts at Rs 4.3 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.35 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar 220F at Rs 4.65 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar 220F and Benelli 180S in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar 220F costs Rs 4.65 lakh and the Benelli 180S costs Rs 4.3 lakh to Rs 4.4 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar 220F or the Benelli 180S?

These two split the decision: the Benelli 180S is रु 25,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5.7%), while the Bajaj Pulsar 220F is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Bajaj Pulsar 220F if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Take the Benelli 180S if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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