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Benelli 302S vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 01 Sept 2026Comparing 302S Black/White vs Kaza Brown variants

The short answer

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 costs रु 36,900 less ex-showroom. Himalayan 450 has 59 mm more ground clearance. Himalayan 450 has 12.02 PS more power.

Choose the Benelli 302S if

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

Strong performance twin-cylinder naked at around 10.5 lakh, good value for riders wanting a premium mid-capacity bike. Best suited to enthusiasts prioritizing sound, highway performance and Italian styling over commuting practicality.

Pros

Punchy 300 cc parallel twin with high-rev performance.

Dual-channel ABS with twin front discs and quality Pirelli tyres.

Premium upside-down forks and adjustable rear monoshock.

Distinctive Italian-inspired naked styling at a competitive price.

Genuinely powerful, characterful 300cc twin-cylinder engine

Excellent, deep exhaust note unlike single-cylinder rivals

Cons

Heavy kerb weight compared to some rivals, affects agility.

Fuel efficiency relatively low for daily commuting use.

Limited underseat storage and practicality features.

Benelli service network smaller than Japanese competitors in Nepal.

Six-speed gearbox feels clunky and occasionally reluctant to shift

Right-side foot peg and rear brake position feels cramped

As of 31 Aug 2026

Choose the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 if

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 costs रु 36,900 less ex-showroom.Himalayan 450 has 59 mm more ground clearance.Himalayan 450 has 12.02 PS more power.

Priced as entry Himalayan 450 color option in Nepal Strong value for liquid-cooled 450cc ADV with modern electronics

Pros

High ground clearance 224 mm suits Nepali terrain

Powerful 40 PS engine for highway and off-road

Adjustable seat height helps different rider sizes

Cons

Kerb weight 196 kg may feel heavy off-road

Exact Nepal-tested fuel efficiency not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)

As of 13 Jul 2026

15 rows compared

Benelli

302S

रु 10,49,900

Royal Enfield

Himalayan 450

रु 10,13,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 10,49,900

रु 10,13,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 10,49,900 – रु 10,74,900

रु 10,13,000 – रु 10,80,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

petrol

Distributor

KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal)

Alpha Automotive Pvt. Ltd. (Royal Enfield Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cash

No specific cash discount or festival offer officially listed for 302S Black/White.

1 offer on other variants

cash

No official cash discount scheme disclosed for Himalayan 450 Kaza Brown in Nepal (As of: 13/07/2026)

6 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

300 cc

452 cc

Max power

28 PS

40.02 PS+12.02 PS

Max torque

25.6 Nm

40 Nm+14.4 Nm

Transmission

manual

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

2,130 mm

2,245 mm

Height

1,115 mm

1,316 mm

Wheelbase

1,410 mm

1,510 mm+100 mm

Ground clearance

165 mm

224 mm+59 mm

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

33Better

Service centres

22Better

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

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Upside-down 41 mm front forks, 135 mm travel

·Rear monoshock with preload and rebound adjust

·Ergonomic seat with 795 mm height, moderate rider triangle

·Dual seat for rider and pillion

As of 28 Jul 2026

·Standard seat height: Adjustable 825 mm to 845 mm

·Low seat height: Adjustable 805 mm to 825 mm

As of 04 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Large LCD instrument cluster with digital readouts

·All-digital console including speed, rpm, gear, fuel

·Electric starter standard

As of 28 Jul 2026

·Instrument cluster: Colour TFT

·Charger port: USB 2.0 Type C - 5 V, 2 A output

·Low fuel warning: 3 L ± 0.5* L

As of 04 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Dual-channel ABS standard on 302S

·Front dual 260 mm discs, 4-piston calipers

·Rear 240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper

·Pirelli Angel ST tyres: 120/70 ZR17 front, 160/60 ZR17 rear

As of 28 Jul 2026

·Front disc: Hydraulic disc brake, 320 mm ventilated disc, double piston caliper

·Rear disc: Hydraulic disc brake, 270 mm ventilated disc, single piston caliper

·Brake system: Dual channel ABS, Switchable

·Steering lock: Inbuilt

·Hazard warning Front: 12 V, 2 W x 2 nos

·Hazard warning Rear: 12 V, 4.2 W x 2 nos

·Horn: 12 V, 2.5 A

·Brake fluid grade: DOT 4

·Brake fluid capacity Front: 90 ± 5 ml

·Brake fluid capacity Rear: 80 ± 5 ml

As of 04 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Aggressive naked streetfighter styling

·KTM-inspired angular LED headlamp

·Black/White color scheme for this variant

·Aluminum-alloy 17-inch rims

·Arch bar truck frame design

As of 28 Jul 2026

·Frame: Steel, twin spar tubular frame

·Front suspension: Upside down fork, 43 mm, front wheel travel 200 mm

·Rear suspension: Linkage type mono-shock, rear wheel travel 200 mm

·Front tyre: 90/90-21 M/C 54H CEAT (Gripp RE F)

·Rear tyre: 140/80R17 M/C 69H CEAT (Gripp Rad steel RE)

·Tyre pressure Front & Rear (Solo & With pillion): 32 psi

·Head lamp: 12 V, FPL 1.5 W LED, low beam 12.12 W, high beam + low beam 14.22 W

·Brake lamp: 12 V, 1.4 W

·Tail lamp: 12 V, 0.31 W

·License plate illuminator: 12 V - LED

·Turn signal Front: 12 V, 2 W x 1 no

·Turn signal Rear: 12 V, 4.2 W x 1 no

As of 04 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Officially sold by KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. in Nepal

·Ex-showroom price Rs 10,49,900 in Nepal

·Available across Benelli showrooms nationwide

As of 28 Jul 2026

·Officially launched in Nepal August 2024

·Imported and distributed by Bullet Automobiles/Bullet Traders in Nepal

·On-road price details beyond MRP not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)

As of 13 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

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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 10,49,900

रु 10,13,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 12,300

≈ रु 25,300

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 2,157

≈ रु 2,157

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 10,64,357

≈ रु 10,40,457

EMI / month

≈ रु 19,595 · 3 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 18,906 · 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 302S vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Benelli 302S or Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

As of September 2026, the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 starts at Rs 10.13 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.37 lakh less than the Benelli 302S at Rs 10.5 lakh.

What is the price of the Benelli 302S and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in Nepal?

The Benelli 302S costs Rs 10.5 lakh to Rs 10.75 lakh and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 costs Rs 10.13 lakh to Rs 10.8 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Benelli 302S or the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450?

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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