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Bajaj Pulsar 150 vs Benelli Panarea 125 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 07 Sept 2026Comparing SD vs EFI variants

The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs रु 27,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar 150 if

Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs रु 27,000 less ex-showroom.

Best for budget-focused riders wanting more punch than a 125, with proven engine and very usable fuel range. Worth its price if you can live without twin disc brakes and premium styling extras.

Pros

Strong low-end performance makes city riding easy even with pillion.

Large 15-litre tank gives excellent commuting range between fuel stops.

Simple, proven mechanicals and widespread Bajaj network keep running costs low.

Iconic Pulsar styling that still looks purposeful rather than dated.

Cons

Lacks rear disc and ABS compared to higher Pulsar 150 variants.

Design and equipment feel basic versus newer rivals and Pulsar N-series.

Halogen headlamp and simpler cluster reduce perceived modernity.

Vibrations at higher speeds make it less suitable for frequent highway use.

As of 01 Sept 2026

Choose the Benelli Panarea 125 if

You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

At Rs 2,99,900, Panarea 125 EFI offers distinctive retro styling, decent mileage, and brand appeal for urban riders. Best suited to city commuters wanting an Italian-branded scooter with unique looks over feature-laden mainstream 125cc rivals.

Pros

Strong claimed mileage around 50 kmpl with 4.6L tank, good for city running.

Retro design, LED tail lamp, and multiple color options stand out versus typical 125cc scooters.

Disc front brake with tubeless tyres adds confidence for daily urban use.

Price cut to under 3 lakh improves value vs earlier Rs 3.34 lakh tag.

Cons

Drive layout, ABS type, and several safety specs not clearly disclosed officially.

Feature set is basic; lacks modern digital cluster and smartphone connectivity common in rivals.

Underseat storage at ~12L is smaller than many mainstream 125cc scooters.

Benelli’s service network is much thinner than Japanese and Indian rivals, affecting long-term ownership convenience.

As of 05 Sept 2026

11 rows compared

Bajaj

Pulsar 150

रु 3,07,900Lowest price

Benelli

Panarea 125

रु 3,34,900

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 3,07,900Cheapest

रु 3,34,900

Range, all variants

रु 3,07,900 – रु 3,80,900

रु 2,99,900 – रु 3,34,900

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 specific official cash discount currently documented at ex-showroom level.

2 offers on other variants

cashरु 35,000

Approx. Rs 35,000–Rs 35,000 price reduction versus original launch price (reported discount on Panarea 125).

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

150 cc

Not disclosed

Max power

14 PS

Not disclosed

Max torque

13.3 Nm

Not disclosed

Transmission

Not disclosed

CVT

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

202Better

Service centres

176Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·31 mm Telescopic front suspension

·Twin Hydraulic Suspension rear

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Telescopic front fork suspension

·Rear telescopic coil spring, oil-damped

·Scooter seat and ergonomics tuned for city comfort

As of 05 Sept 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Digital Fuel Gauge: Yes

·Call and SMS alert: No

·Semi Digital (LCD) instrument cluster

·Mobile App: No

·USB Charging: Type A

·Distance to empty

·Real time fuel economy

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Cluster_type: Not clearly specified; appears analog/semi-digital

·Bluetooth pairing: Not disclosed officially (As of: 05/09/2026)

·Standard scooter convenience features only; no advanced connectivity mentioned

As of 05 Sept 2026

🛡️Safety

·ABS braking system

·260 mm Disc front brake

·130 mm Drum rear brake

·80/100-17, 46P Tubeless front tyre

·100/90-17, 55P Tubeless rear tyre

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Abs_type: Not disclosed officially (As of: 05/09/2026)

·Front_brake: 190 mm disc with dual-piston caliper

·Rear_brake: 130 mm drum brake

·Tyre_type: tubeless tyres

·Front tyre: 100/90-12

·Rear tyre: 120/90-12

·Traction_control: Not offered/not disclosed (As of: 05/09/2026)

·Riding_modes: Not offered/not disclosed (As of: 05/09/2026)

As of 05 Sept 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·LED headlight

·LED taillight

·LED indicators

As of 04 Aug 2026

·Retro/classic-inspired body design

·Available colors: white, black, blue, yellow

·Large rear LED tail lamp

·Headlamp_type: Not clearly specified; appears halogen with retro styling

As of 05 Sept 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Sold by HH Bajaj since 2017 as mid-capacity commuter

·Positioned above 125cc Pulsars and below 160cc/200cc Pulsars

·SD is entry Pulsar 150 trim, focused on affordability

As of 01 Sept 2026

·Officially sold in Nepal as Panarea 125 EFI single variant

·Initial launch price: Rs 3,34,900

·Current slashed price: Rs 2,99,900 ex-showroom

·Distributor: KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd., sole authorised Benelli distributor

·Status: Available in Nepal

As of 05 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Bajaj Pulsar 150

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 3,07,900

रु 3,34,900

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 5,300

≈ रु 6,800

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 1,931

≈ रु 1,931

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 3,15,131

≈ रु 3,43,631

EMI / month

≈ रु 5,747 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 6,250 · 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 150 vs Benelli Panarea 125 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Bajaj Pulsar 150 or Benelli Panarea 125?

As of September 2026, the Benelli Panarea 125 starts at Rs 3 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.08 lakh less than the Bajaj Pulsar 150 at Rs 3.08 lakh.

What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar 150 and Benelli Panarea 125 in Nepal?

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 costs Rs 3.08 lakh to Rs 3.81 lakh and the Benelli Panarea 125 costs Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.35 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Bajaj Pulsar 150 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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