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Bajaj Pulsar N125 vs Benelli Panarea 125in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing LED Disc BT vs EFI variants

The short answer

Benelli Panarea 125 costs रु 17,000 less ex-showroom. Pulsar N125 has 63 mm more ground clearance. Pulsar N125 has 3.5 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N125 if

Pulsar N125 has 63 mm more ground clearance.Pulsar N125 has 3.5 PS more power.

BT variant offers strong performance, good dynamics, and modern Bluetooth console; likely best value for tech-focused urban riders in Nepal. If priced close to non-BT trim, its added connectivity and sporty wider rear tyre make it the more future-proof choice.

Pros

Strong 12 PS engine with best-in-class claimed power-to-weight.

Bluetooth LCD console with call/SMS features uncommon in 125 cc segment.

Wide rear tyre and monoshock give stable, confidence-inspiring handling.

Aggressive streetfighter design with LED lighting enhances road presence.

Strong 12 PS FI engine with good claimed efficiency

Aggressive streetfighter styling with LED headlamp and tail lamp

Cons

No ABS despite front disc brake and sporty positioning.

Fuel tank only 9.5 L, limiting touring range versus some rivals.

Underseat storage minimal; not as practical as a scooter.

Exact Nepal pricing and feature differences vs Indian spec not clearly public.

No ABS despite front disc brake and sporty positioning

Fuel tank only 9.5 L limits touring range

As of 07 Aug 2026

Choose the Benelli Panarea 125 if

Benelli Panarea 125 costs रु 17,000 less ex-showroom.

Price cut improved value versus other 125cc scooters Premium features at competitive sub-3 lakh pricing Fuel economy acceptable for city, not class-leading Brand image weaker than Japanese rivals affects resale

Pros

Distinctive neo-retro styling stands out in segment

Full LED lights, hazard switch, kill switch as premium touches

Comfortable leather-finished seat for city rides

Smooth CVT and refined engine for urban use

Competitive revised price Rs 2.99 lakh

Cons

No ABS; braking tech behind some rivals (Not disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026))

Service and parts network narrower than Honda/TVS

Fuel tank only 4.6L limits long-range touring

Brand reliability perception lower than Japanese scooters

As of 18 Jul 2026

15 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar N125

रु 3,16,900

Benelli

Panarea 125

रु 2,99,900Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,16,900

रु 2,99,900Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 2,97,900 – रु 3,16,900

रु 2,99,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

HH Bajaj

KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No official cash discount scheme found for Pulsar N125 in Nepal.

1 offer on other variants

cashरु 35,000

Permanent price revision from Rs 3,34,900 to Rs 2,99,900

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

Not disclosed

124 cc

Max power

12 PS+3.5 PS

8.5 PS

Max torque

11 Nm+1.8 Nm

9.2 Nm

Transmission

Not disclosed

CVT

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

Not disclosed

1,820 mm

Height

Not disclosed

1,125 mm

Wheelbase

1,295 mm+25 mm

1,270 mm

Ground clearance

198 mm+63 mm

135 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

188Better

Service centres

152Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Front suspension: Telescopic, 125 mm stroke

·Rear suspension: Monoshock, 125 mm stroke

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Leather-finished comfortable seat

·Telescopic front fork suspension

·Rear single shock coil spring, oil-damped

·Ergonomics tuned for city commuting

As of 18 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Bluetooth connectivity: Yes

·Speedometer: Big monochrome LCD

·Speedometer Features: Call accept and reject

·Speedometer Features: Missed call and Message (SMS) notification

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Full LED lighting set

·Engine kill switch provided

·Hazard light switch included

·Analog-digital instrument cluster; basic readouts

As of 18 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·Front brake: 240 mm Disc

·Rear brake: 130 mm Drum - CBS

·Front tyre: 80/100-17

·Rear tyre: 110/80-17

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Front disc brake with 190 mm rotor

·Front disc uses dual-piston calipers

·Rear 130 mm drum brake

·12-inch wheels front and rear

·Tyres: 100/90-12 front, 110/90-12 rear

·No ABS mentioned officially (Not disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026))

As of 18 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Headlamp: LED with AHO

·Tail lamp: LED

·Aerodynamic floating panels

·Futuristic parametric hexagonal graphics

·Suspension shrouds

·Supermotard inspired naked street fighter design

·Colour: Ebony Black Purple Fury

·Colour: Ebony Black Cocktail Wine Red

·Colour: Pewter Grey Citrus Rush

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Neo-retro design with classic styling cues

·Complete LED headlamp, tail-lamp and indicators

·Available colors: white, black, blue, yellow

·Plastic body panels; city-focused build

As of 18 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Sold officially in Nepal via Bajaj Nepal network

·India-built BS6-compliant model imported CKD/CBU for Nepal

·Segment: 125 cc premium commuter/naked street bike

As of 28 Jul 2026

·Introduced in Nepal as Panarea 125 EFI scooter

·Only Benelli scooter currently offered in Nepal

·Initial price Rs 334,900 at launch

·Revised price Rs 2,99,900 on-road

·Marketed by KTM International as neo-retro premium scooter

As of 18 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar N125

Benelli Panarea 125

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 3,16,900

रु 2,99,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,21,905

≈ रु 3,04,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,915 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 5,597 · 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.

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Bajaj Pulsar N125 vs Benelli Panarea 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar N125 or Benelli Panarea 125?

As of August 2026, the Bajaj Pulsar N125 starts at Rs 2.98 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.02 lakh less than the Benelli Panarea 125 at Rs 3 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N125 and Benelli Panarea 125 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar N125 costs Rs 2.98 lakh to Rs 3.17 lakh and the Benelli Panarea 125 costs Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar N125 or the Benelli Panarea 125?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each bike is ahead.

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