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Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise vs Benelli 180S in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified Comparing Avenger 220 Cruise BS4 vs Neon variants
The short answer

Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise costs रु 7,000 less ex-showroom. Avenger 220 Cruise has 0.9 PS more power.

Choose the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise if
Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise costs रु 7,000 less ex-showroom.Avenger 220 Cruise has 0.9 PS more power.

The Avenger 220 Cruise remains a niche, affordable choice for riders seeking a relaxed, classic cruiser aesthetic for highway touring in Nepal. It offers decent value for its price point, though it lacks modern features found in newer competitors.

Pros
Extremely comfortable ergonomics for long rides
Proven, reliable oil-cooled engine
Distinctive classic cruiser styling
Accessible seat height
Cons
Lacks modern features like LED lighting or digital console
Rear drum brake is outdated for the segment
Limited service network for specialized cruiser parts compared to commuter bikes
Engine technology is aging compared to newer liquid-cooled rivals
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Choose the Benelli 180S if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

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
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Bajaj
रु 4,32,900Lowest price
Benelli 180S price in NepalBenelli 180S price in NepalBenelli 180S price in Nepal
Benelli
रु 4,39,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationBajaj Avenger 220 CruiseBenelli 180S
Ex-showroom priceरु 4,32,900Cheapestरु 4,39,900
Fuelpetrolpetrol
DistributorHH BajajKTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Avenger 220 CruiseBenelli 180S
Engine capacity220 ccNot disclosed
Max power19 PS+0.9 PS13.3 kW (18.1 PS)
Max torque17.5 Nm+3.5 Nm14 Nm
TransmissionManualNot disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationBajaj Avenger 220 CruiseBenelli 180S
Length2,210 mmNot disclosed
Height1,321 mmNot disclosed
Wheelbase1,490 mmNot disclosed
Ground clearance169 mmNot disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationBajaj Avenger 220 CruiseBenelli 180S
Showrooms in Nepal210Better31
Service centres190Better31
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationBajaj Avenger 220 CruiseBenelli 180S
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Handlebar: Highway Comfort
·Pillion Backrest: Cushioned
·Low & Long Profile seating for comfort and stability
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·Front suspension travel (mm): 110
·Rear suspension: Pro-link Mono shock-absorber
·Rear suspension travel (mm): 50
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Digital Multi-function Display with Speedometer, Odometer, Tripmeters (2), Fuel Bars, Clock, Service Reminder
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·Cluster type: Full-digital instrument console
·USB charger: Included
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🛡️Safety
·Front brake: 260 mm disc
·Rear brake: 130 mm drum
·Tyre size: 90/90-17 / 130/90-15
·Brakes: Front: Disc 260mm 2-piston / Rear: Drum 130mm / Single-channel ABS
·Brakes (front/rear): Disc 260 mm / Drum 130 mm
·front_brake: 260 mm disc brake
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·Front brake: Disc
·Front brake diameter (mm): 260
·Rear brake: Disc
·Rear brake diameter (mm): 220
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Warranty & After-sales
·Comprehensive 5 Year Warranty
·Typical Bajaj motorcycle warranty: 2 years / 30,000 km
·Standard Bajaj bike warranty: 5 Year Comprehensive
·Extended warranty programs via HH Bajaj dealers, details at showrooms
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✨Design & Exterior
·Classic Design Headlamp with integrated windshield and LED DRL's
·Integrated Tail Lamp with halo effect
·Super Wide Rear Tyre
·Wheels: Classic Spoke
·Colours: Auburn Black & Moon White
·Front Tyre: 90/90-17" 49P with Tube
·Rear Tyre: 130/90-15" 66P with Tube
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·Frame: Perimeter
·Front wheel: Aluminum alloy
·Front tyre: 100/80-17
·Rear wheel: Aluminum alloy
·Rear tyre: 130/70-17
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📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU/SKD by HH Bajaj
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·Import status: CBU
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Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise
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.

SpecificationBajaj Avenger 220 CruiseBenelli 180S
Ex-showroomरु 4,32,900रु 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 4,41,631≈ रु 4,48,631
EMI / month≈ रु 8,080 · 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 Avenger 220 Cruise full detailsBenelli 180S full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 159 more service centres in Nepal (190 vs 31); 179 more showrooms in Nepal (210 vs 31).

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
1 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 20 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 210 showrooms, 190 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 Avenger 220 Cruise vs Benelli 180S — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise or Benelli 180S?

As of October 2026, the Benelli 180S starts at Rs 4.3 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.03 lakh less than the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise at Rs 4.33 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise and Benelli 180S in Nepal?

The Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise costs Rs 4.33 lakh and the Benelli 180S costs Rs 4.3 lakh to Rs 4.4 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise or the Benelli 180S?

Their ex-showroom prices are close enough to ignore, so specification decides it: the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Avenger 220 Cruise if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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