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Benelli Panarea 125 vs Honda SP 125in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing EFI vs DSS variants

The short answer

Benelli Panarea 125 costs रु 20,000 less ex-showroom. SP 125 has 25 mm more ground clearance. Panarea 125 has 0.5 PS more power.

Choose the Benelli Panarea 125 if

Benelli Panarea 125 costs रु 20,000 less ex-showroom.Panarea 125 has 0.5 PS more power.

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

Choose the Honda SP 125 if

SP 125 has 25 mm more ground clearance.

For its price, the SP 125 BS6 Disc offers strong fuel efficiency, modern features, and adequate performance, making it a solid value for urban and peri-urban commuters who want a refined 125 cc bike. It best suits riders prioritizing reliability, low running costs, and a feature-rich yet conservative design over outright performance or high-end safety tech.

Pros

Excellent claimed fuel efficiency with PGM-FI and eSP technology.

Rich feature set: full digital meter, ACG silent start, engine start/stop switch.

LED headlamp and CBS with front disc improve safety and night usability.

Refined 125 cc engine and 5-speed gearbox suitable for mixed city–highway use.

Cons

No ABS even on the disc-brake model, unlike some rivals.

Underseat storage is minimal compared with scooters.

Conservative styling may not appeal to sport-focused buyers.

Price premium over simpler 125 cc commuters with similar core performance.

As of 28 Jul 2026

15 rows compared

Benelli

Panarea 125

रु 2,99,900Lowest price

Honda

SP 125

रु 3,19,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 2,99,900Cheapest

रु 3,19,900

Range, all variants

रु 2,99,900

रु 3,04,900 – रु 3,19,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal)

Syakar Trading Company Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cashरु 35,000

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

cash

Indicative ex-showroom pricing; no official cash discount publicly listed for SP 125 BS6 Disc in Nepal.

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

124 cc

Not disclosed

Max power

8.5 PS+0.5 PS

8 PS

Max torque

9.2 Nm

Not disclosed

Transmission

CVT

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

1,820 mm

2,020 mm

Height

1,125 mm

1,103 mm

Wheelbase

1,270 mm

Not disclosed

Ground clearance

135 mm

160 mm+25 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

216Better

Service centres

143Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·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

·Single continuous seat for rider + pillion

·5-step adjustable rear hydraulic suspension

·Telescopic front suspension

As of 28 Jul 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Full LED lighting set

·Engine kill switch provided

·Hazard light switch included

·Analog-digital instrument cluster; basic readouts

As of 18 Jul 2026

·Full digital meter displaying real-time mileage, average mileage, distance to empty, service due indicator, gear position indicator, eco indicator, and side stand indicator

As of 31 Jul 2026

🛡️Safety

·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

·Combi-brake system with equalizer reduces braking distance

·Front brake: Disc 240 MM, Drum 130 MM

·Rear brake: Drum 130 MM

·Front tyre: 80/100-18M/C 47P, tubeless

·Rear tyre: 100/80-18M/C 53P, tubeless

·Side stand engine cut-off

As of 31 Jul 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·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

·Dynamic tank design with edgy graphics

·Sharp LED DC headlamp

·Sporty split alloy wheels (5-spoke split wheels)

·Bold rear stance with tail lamp

·Premium chrome muffler cover

·Headlamp: LED, DC

As of 31 Jul 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·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

·Distributed in Nepal by Syakar Trading Company, Jyoti Bhawan, Kantipath, Kathmandu

·Honda SP 125 BS6 listed as single model on Honda Nepal site

As of 28 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Benelli Panarea 125

Honda SP 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 2,99,900

रु 3,19,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 3,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,705

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,04,905

≈ रु 3,24,905

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,597 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 5,971 · 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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Benelli Panarea 125 vs Honda SP 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Benelli Panarea 125 or Honda SP 125?

As of August 2026, the Benelli Panarea 125 starts at Rs 3 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the Honda SP 125 at Rs 3.05 lakh.

What is the price of the Benelli Panarea 125 and Honda SP 125 in Nepal?

The Benelli Panarea 125 costs Rs 3 lakh and the Honda SP 125 costs Rs 3.05 lakh to Rs 3.2 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Benelli Panarea 125 or the Honda SP 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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