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Benelli Panarea 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4Vin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing EFI vs Apache RTR 160 4V ABS variants

The short answer

Benelli Panarea 125 costs रु 60,000 less ex-showroom. Apache RTR 160 4V has 45 mm more ground clearance. Apache RTR 160 4V has 9.05 PS more power.

Choose the Benelli Panarea 125 if

Benelli Panarea 125 costs रु 60,000 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

Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V if

Apache RTR 160 4V has 45 mm more ground clearance.Apache RTR 160 4V has 9.05 PS more power.

Strong performance and features for a 160cc bike, so if Nepal pricing remains close to rivals it is good value for riders wanting sportier dynamics without premium pricing. Best suited to enthusiasts who want ride modes and Apache brand appeal but can live with single-channel ABS and simpler equipment.

Pros

Powerful 160cc engine with 3 ride modes for different conditions.

Modern styling with LED headlamp and sporty exhaust.

Reasonable fuel tank size and mileage for daily commuting.

Backed by established TVS/Jagdamba Motors presence in Nepal.

Cons

Single-channel ABS is less advanced than dual-channel systems.

Underseat and general storage limited versus scooters.

Exact Nepal price and feature mix not transparently listed online.

SmartXonnect connectivity may be absent or limited on base trim.

As of 06 Aug 2026

15 rows compared

Benelli

Panarea 125

रु 2,99,900Lowest price

TVS

Apache RTR 160 4V

रु 3,59,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 2,99,900Cheapest

रु 3,59,900

Range, all variants

रु 2,99,900

रु 3,20,900 – रु 3,96,900

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal)

Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)

🎁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

No specific official Nepal cash discount or scheme found online.

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

124 cc

Not disclosed

Max power

8.5 PS

17.55 PS+9.05 PS

Max torque

9.2 Nm

14.73 Nm+5.53 Nm

Transmission

CVT

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

1,820 mm

2,035 mm

Height

1,125 mm

1,050 mm

Wheelbase

1,270 mm

1,357 mm+87 mm

Ground clearance

135 mm

180 mm+45 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

243Better

Service centres

53Better

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

·Front Suspension: Telescopic Fork

·Rear Suspension: Mono Shock

·Frame: Double cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame

As of 05 Aug 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

·Ride Modes: Urban, Rain, Sport (selectable via button)

As of 05 Aug 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

·ABS: Single Channel Super-Moto ABS

·Brake Fluid: DOT 3 / DOT 4

·Front Brake: 270mm dia Petal Disc

·Tyre (front): 90/90-17 49P Tubeless

·Tyre (rear): 130/70 R17 M/C 62P Tubeless (Radial tyre)

·Roto Petal Disc Brake (Front and Rear)

As of 05 Aug 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

·LED Headlamp with DRL/position lamp

·Tail Lamp: LED

·Colour: Matte Black

As of 05 Aug 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

·Imported from India, sold via Jagdamba Motors network (official brochure NTORQ; same distributor)

·Positioned as 160cc performance commuter in Nepal

As of 06 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Benelli Panarea 125

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V

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 3,59,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 3,300

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,705

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,04,905

≈ रु 3,68,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,597 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 6,717 · 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 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Benelli Panarea 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160 4V?

As of August 2026, the Benelli Panarea 125 starts at Rs 3 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.21 lakh less than the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V at Rs 3.21 lakh.

What is the price of the Benelli Panarea 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V in Nepal?

The Benelli Panarea 125 costs Rs 3 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V costs Rs 3.21 lakh to Rs 3.97 lakh (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Benelli Panarea 125 or the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V?

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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