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

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu2 of 5 trim prices distributor-verified 15 Aug 2026Comparing LED Disc vs EFI variants
The short answer

Bajaj Pulsar N125 costs रु 37,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N125 if
Bajaj Pulsar N125 costs रु 37,000 less ex-showroom.

Non-BT Disc variant should be the more affordable option yet retains the same engine, chassis, and LED lighting, making it good value for riders who don't need connectivity. Best suited to budget-conscious commuters wanting Pulsar styling and dynamics without paying extra for Bluetooth and wider rear tyre.

Pros
Same strong 12 PS engine and FI as BT variant.
LED headlamp and monoshock suspension at likely lower price point.
Choice of multiple attractive colours including Pearl Metallic White.
Simpler non-BT console may be easier to operate and maintain.
Strong 12 PS FI engine with good claimed efficiency
Aggressive streetfighter styling with LED headlamp and tail lamp
Cons
Misses Bluetooth, call/SMS alerts and larger console of BT variant.
Narrower rear tyre offers slightly less sporty look and grip.
No ABS despite being a modern disc-brake motorcycle.
Limited storage practicality versus scooters for city use.
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
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
12 rows compared
Bajaj Pulsar N125 price in Nepal
Bajaj
रु 2,97,900Lowest price
Benelli Panarea 125 price in Nepal
Benelli
रु 3,34,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,97,900Cheapest
रु 3,34,900
Range, all variants
रु 2,97,900 – रु 3,16,900
रु 2,99,900 – रु 3,34,900
Variants on sale
3
2
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
HH Bajaj
KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No specific Nepal-market cash offer or festival scheme for Pulsar N125 found.
1 offer 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
Max power
12 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
11 Nm
Not disclosed
Transmission
Not disclosed
CVT
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Wheelbase
1,295 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
198 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
202Better
29
Service centres
176Better
10
1 category hiddenBattery & 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
·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
·Bluetooth connectivity: No
·Speedometer: Smaller LCD
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
·Front brake: 240 mm Disc
·Rear brake: 130 mm Drum - CBS
·Front tyre: 80/100-17
·Rear tyre: 100/90-17
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
·Headlamp: LED with AHO
·Tail lamp: LED
·Aerodynamic floating panels
·Futuristic parametric hexagonal graphics
·Suspension shrouds
·Supermotard inspired naked street fighter design
·Colour: Pearl Metallic White
·Colour: Ebony Black
·Colour: Caribbean Blue
·Colour: Cocktail Red
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 via official Bajaj Nepal distributor network
·India-manufactured BS6 model supplied to Nepal market
·Positioned as more affordable non-BT Pulsar N125 trim
As of 28 Jul 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 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 2,97,900
रु 3,34,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,02,905
≈ रु 3,43,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,560 · 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.

Bajaj Pulsar N125 full detailsBenelli Panarea 125 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar N125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 37,000 cheaper ex-showroom (12.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Bajaj Pulsar N125 if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 166 more service centres in Nepal (176 vs 10); 173 more showrooms in Nepal (202 vs 29).

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 July 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 5

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 15 August 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Bajaj: 202 showrooms, 176 service centres · Benelli: 29 showrooms, 10 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 Pulsar N125 vs Benelli Panarea 125 — questions buyers ask

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

As of September 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 to Rs 3.35 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

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

On our data the Bajaj Pulsar N125 is the stronger buy: it is रु 37,000 cheaper ex-showroom (12.4%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Bajaj Pulsar N125 if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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