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Benelli Panarea 125 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refreshin Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 30 Jul 2026Comparing EFI vs RTR 160 4V Refresh Dual Disc variants
The short answer

Benelli Panarea 125 costs रु 24,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Benelli Panarea 125 if
Benelli Panarea 125 costs रु 24,000 less ex-showroom.

Price cut improved value versus other 125cc scooters Premium features at competitive sub-3 lakh pricing Fuel economy acceptable for city, not class-leading Brand image weaker than Japanese rivals affects resale

Pros
Distinctive neo-retro styling stands out in segment
Full LED lights, hazard switch, kill switch as premium touches
Comfortable leather-finished seat for city rides
Smooth CVT and refined engine for urban use
Competitive revised price Rs 2.99 lakh
Cons
No ABS; braking tech behind some rivals (Not disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026))
Service and parts network narrower than Honda/TVS
Fuel tank only 4.6L limits long-range touring
Brand reliability perception lower than Japanese scooters
As of 18 Jul 2026
Choose the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.
15 rows compared
Benelli Panarea 125 price in Nepal
Benelli
रु 2,99,900Lowest price
TVS
रु 3,23,900
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 2,99,900Cheapest
रु 3,23,900
Range, all variants
रु 2,99,900
रु 3,19,900 – रु 3,23,900
Variants on sale
1
2
Fuel
petrol
petrol
Distributor
KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal)
Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd. (TVS Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cashरु 35,000
Permanent price revision from Rs 3,34,900 to Rs 2,99,900
No offer on this variant
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
124 cc
Not disclosed
Max power
8.5 PS
Not disclosed
Max torque
9.2 Nm
Not disclosed
Transmission
CVT
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
1,820 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,125 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
1,270 mm
Not disclosed
Ground clearance
135 mm
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
6
211Better
Service centres
10
29Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Leather-finished comfortable seat
·Telescopic front fork suspension
·Rear single shock coil spring, oil-damped
·Ergonomics tuned for city commuting
As of 18 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Full LED lighting set
·Engine kill switch provided
·Hazard light switch included
·Analog-digital instrument cluster; basic readouts
As of 18 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
🛡️Safety
·Front disc brake with 190 mm rotor
·Front disc uses dual-piston calipers
·Rear 130 mm drum brake
·12-inch wheels front and rear
·Tyres: 100/90-12 front, 110/90-12 rear
·No ABS mentioned officially (Not disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026))
As of 18 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
✨Design & Exterior
·Neo-retro design with classic styling cues
·Complete LED headlamp, tail-lamp and indicators
·Available colors: white, black, blue, yellow
·Plastic body panels; city-focused build
As of 18 Jul 2026
Not disclosed
📊Sales & Imports
·Introduced in Nepal as Panarea 125 EFI scooter
·Only Benelli scooter currently offered in Nepal
·Initial price Rs 334,900 at launch
·Revised price Rs 2,99,900 on-road
·Marketed by KTM International as neo-retro premium scooter
As of 18 Jul 2026
Not disclosed

Every variant, priced

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

Benelli Panarea 125
TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh

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 2,99,900
रु 3,23,900
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 3,300
≈ रु 6,800
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 1,705
≈ रु 1,931
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 3,04,905
≈ रु 3,32,631
EMI / month
≈ रु 5,597 · 3 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 6,045 · 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 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Benelli Panarea 125 or TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh?

As of July 2026, the Benelli Panarea 125 starts at Rs 3 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.2 lakh less than the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh at Rs 3.2 lakh.

What is the price of the Benelli Panarea 125 and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh in Nepal?

The Benelli Panarea 125 costs Rs 3 lakh and the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh costs Rs 3.2 lakh to Rs 3.24 lakh (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Benelli Panarea 125 or the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Refresh?

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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