| Battery & Range | - Fuel tank: 13.5 L (nepaldrives.com).
- Mileage: Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18)
| - Fuel tank 12 L; claimed mileage about 50 kmpl
- Fuel injection Blue Core engine marketed as high performance, high mileage
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 150 cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, 4-valve (benelli.com/np-en).
- EFI fuel system with SOHC (benelli.com/np-en).
- Electric and kick starter; 5-speed gearbox (nepaldrives.com).
| - 149cc air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 2-valve single-cylinder engine
- Max output 9.7 kW (13.2 PS) @ 8000 rpm
- Max torque 12.8 Nm (1.3 kgf·m) @ 6000 rpm
- Fuel supply via fuel injection (FI) system
- Electric start only; no kick starter mentioned
- Wet, multiple-disc clutch with 5-speed constant mesh gearbox
- Blue Core engine technology for fun & eco performance
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase: 1360 mm (nepaldrives.com).
- Ground clearance: Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18)
| - Wheelbase 1,330 mm for both FZ FI and FZ-S FI
- Minimum ground clearance 160 mm
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| Dimensions | - Length: 2050 mm (nepaldrives.com).
- Width: 810 mm (nepaldrives.com).
- Height: 1065 mm (nepaldrives.com).
| - Overall length 2,073 mm, width 770 mm, height 1,030 mm
- Seat height 790 mm
- Kerb/curb weight 132 kg
- Frame type Diamond chassis
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| Cargo | - Underseat storage: Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
| - No dedicated underseat cargo/storage capacity disclosed officially (As of: 17/07/2026)
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| Comfort & Interior | - Seat height: 780 mm (nepaldrives.com).
- Two-up seating capacity implied by model layout (nepaldrives.com).
| - Split tandem seat for rider and pillion comfort
- Monocross rear suspension for balanced ride comfort
- Muscular front fork with telescopic suspension
- Front fork 41 mm inner tubes, 130 mm stroke for better shock absorption
- Rear Monocross suspension with 120 mm wheel travel
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - All-digital instrument cluster (merogaadi.com).
- Fuel-injection improves throttle response and efficiency (merogaadi.com).
| - Multi-function digital speedometer with ECO indicator
- Low fuel indicator included in digital console
- Electric starter standard; no keyless or smart features listed
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| Safety | - Single-channel ABS on Nepal-listed ABS variant mention (merogaadi.com).
- Braking hardware details not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
| - Front disc brake; rear drum brake per original brochure spec
- Later Nepal-spec FZS FI V2 gets dual disc brakes; FZ FI not explicitly updated
- No ABS or CBS braking system mentioned for FZ FI
- Wide 140/60-17 radial rear tubeless tyre for better grip
- YSRS safety riding program promoted; rider education, not vehicle ADAS
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| Design & Exterior | - Streetfighter styling with Pearl White and Vulcan Black colors (nepaldrives.com).
- 135? No verified Nepal-official color list beyond portal listing (nepaldrives.com).
| - Available colours: Bomber Black, Barrel Red
- Advanced midship muffler design highlighted
- Wide tubeless radial rear tyre design
- Disc front brake with sporty alloy wheels
- Split grab bar and split seat for sporty styling
- Muscular front fork and streetfighter styling
- Headlight 12V, 35/35W halogen unit
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| Sales & Imports | - Nepal price starts at Rs 379,900; official site lists price in Nepal (benelli.com/np-en).
- Likely CBU/imported model; Nepal site does not state local assembly (benelli.com/np-en).
| - Sold in Nepal via MAW Enterprises as official Yamaha distributor
- Price around Rs. 3,84,900 on-road in recent listings
- BS4-compliant engine as per Nepal auto portals
- Imported CKD/CBU from India-spec production; specs match India v2.0
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Entry-level Benelli with stronger styling than commuter rivals (nepaldrives.com).
- Value depends on whether ABS variant pricing is available locally (merogaadi.com).
| - Strong value from FI Blue Core engine with good mileage
- Competes on price with other 150cc commuters around mid-NPR 3 lakh range
- Absence of ABS at this price is a limitation versus newer rivals
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| Pros | - Lightweight at 134 kg dry (benelli.com/np-en).
- EFI, electric/kick start, and air-cooled simplicity (benelli.com/np-en).
- Competitive Nepal starting price for a branded 150 cc naked bike (benelli.com/np-en).
| - Refined 149cc FI engine with good fuel efficiency
- Comfortable ride from telescopic fork and Monocross rear suspension
- Stylish midship muffler and muscular design
- Wide rear radial tyre improves stability and grip
- Light kerb weight around 132–133 kg aids handling
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| Cons | - No officially disclosed underseat storage figure (benelli.com/np-en).
- No officially disclosed ground clearance on the Nepal page (benelli.com/np-en).
- Portal specs conflict on power/torque and wheelbase (benelli.com/np-en).
| - No ABS or CBS braking system on Nepal-spec v2
- Rear brake drum in original brochure spec feels dated vs dual-disc rivals
- Power output modest for 150cc class, focused more on mileage
- Limited colour options: only Bomber Black and Barrel Red
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