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Benelli Panarea 125 vs Hero Xtreme 125R in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 07 Sept 2026Comparing EFI vs CBS variants
The short answer

Hero Xtreme 125R costs रु 36,000 less ex-showroom.

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
Choose the Hero Xtreme 125R if
Hero Xtreme 125R costs रु 36,000 less ex-showroom.

Most affordable Xtreme 125R variant in Nepal lineup Balances sporty styling with commuter-focused efficiency

Pros
High claimed mileage of 66 kmpl
LED lighting package at entry price
Comfortable suspension tune for city roads
Competitive pricing among 125cc sporty commuters
Dual-channel ABS is rare and reassuring at this price point
Ride-by-wire throttle feels precise across Eco, Road and Power modes
Cons
No ABS on CBS variant
Underseat storage details not officially shared
Feature list less premium than ABS variants
Gearbox shifts feel stiff, especially in stop-start traffic
Power mode throttle can turn jerky for smooth city riding
Panel gaps around the fuel tank betray the price point
As of 24 Aug 2026
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Benelli Panarea 125 price in Nepal
Benelli
रु 3,34,900
Hero Xtreme 125R price in Nepal
Hero
रु 2,98,900Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 3,34,900
रु 2,98,900Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 2,99,900 – रु 3,34,900
रु 2,94,900 – रु 3,27,900
Variants on sale
2
5
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal)
CG Motors Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cashरु 35,000
Approx. Rs 35,000–Rs 35,000 price reduction versus original launch price (reported discount on Panarea 125).
cash
Online price shown; dealer may add registration and taxes
2 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
11.4 bhp (11.6 PS)
Max torque
Not disclosed
10.5 Nm
Transmission
CVT
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
2,009 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,051 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
1,319 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
180 mm
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
9
87Better
Service centres
10
14Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Telescopic front fork suspension
·Rear telescopic coil spring, oil-damped
·Scooter seat and ergonomics tuned for city comfort
As of 05 Sept 2026
·Front Suspension Dia. 37mm Conventional Fork
·Rear Suspension Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
As of 30 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·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
·Digital instrument cluster: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
·i3S idle stop-start system for efficiency
·Pass switch and standard switchgear: Not disclosed officially (As of: 13/07/2026)
As of 13 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·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
·Front Disc Type (IBS) - Dia 240 mm
·Rear Disc Type (ABS) - Dia 276 mm
As of 30 Jul 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·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
·Alloy Wheel Type
·Front Tyre Size 90/90-17 TL
·Rear Tyre Size 120/80-17 TL
·Available Colors: Stallion Black, Cobalt Blue, Firestorm Red
As of 30 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·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
·Officially listed in Hero Nepal executive segment
·On-road price displayed as Rs 298,900
·Imported and distributed by NGM Hero Nepal
As of 13 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Benelli Panarea 125
Hero Xtreme 125R

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 3,34,900
रु 2,98,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 6,800
≈ रु 3,300
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,931
≈ रु 1,705
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,43,631
≈ रु 3,03,905
EMI / month
≈ रु 6,250 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 5,579 · 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 Hero Xtreme 125R — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Benelli Panarea 125 or Hero Xtreme 125R?

As of September 2026, the Hero Xtreme 125R starts at Rs 2.95 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.05 lakh less than the Benelli Panarea 125 at Rs 3 lakh.

What is the price of the Benelli Panarea 125 and Hero Xtreme 125R in Nepal?

The Benelli Panarea 125 costs Rs 3 lakh to Rs 3.35 lakh and the Hero Xtreme 125R costs Rs 2.95 lakh to Rs 3.28 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Benelli Panarea 125 or the Hero Xtreme 125R?

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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