| Battery & Range | - 20L fuel tank capacity (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Reported mileage about 30–31 kmpl (merogaadi.com, India-spec approximation)[1][15]
| - Fuel tank capacity 7.8L, estimated mileage around 32.3 km/L
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 500cc twin-cylinder, 8-valve, liquid-cooled, FI engine (merogaadi.com)[1]
- Max power ~47.6 PS at 8500 rpm (India/intl-spec, benelli.com)[2][12]
- Max torque 46 Nm at 6000 rpm (merogaadi.com)[1]
- 6-speed manual gearbox (merogaadi.com)[1]
- Chain drive to rear wheel (India-spec, bikedekho.com)[15]
| - 286cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC, 4 valves
- Power about 20.1kW @ 8,500rpm; torque 26.6Nm @ 6,500rpm
- PGM-FI fuel injection, 38mm throttle body
- 6-speed gearbox with wet multiplate assist/slipper clutch
- Chain final drive, steel semi-double cradle frame
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase 1480 mm (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially (As of: 14/07/2026)
| - Wheelbase 1,455mm
- Ground clearance 285mm
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| Dimensions | - Length 2200 mm (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Width 915 mm (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Height 1450 mm (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Seat height 835 mm (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Kerb weight ~228 kg (India-spec, bikewale.com)[8]
| - Length 2,230mm, width 820mm, height 1,200mm
- Seat height 880mm
- Kerb weight 142kg
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| Cargo | - Side pannier mounting points; luggage optional (India-spec, zigwheels.com)[13]
- Underseat storage minimal, typical of ADV bikes (India-spec, autoX review)[14]
| - No dedicated underseat cargo; dual-sport off-road focused
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| Comfort & Interior | - Wide, comfortable touring seat (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Upright riding posture suited for touring (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Spacious pillion seat with grab rails (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Dual-purpose windshield for wind protection (nepaldrives.com)[10]
| - Tall, narrow seat aimed at off-road ergonomics
- Upright riding position with wide handlebars
- Long-travel 43mm upside-down front fork, Pro-Link rear for ride comfort
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Analogue-digital instrument console (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Standard hazard lights and backlit switchgear (India-spec, bikedekho.com)[15]
- USB/charging ports not disclosed officially (As of: 14/07/2026)
| - Digital instrument cluster with speedometer and basic info
- ABS rear deactivation via dashboard button
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| Safety | - Dual-channel ABS standard (merogaadi.com)[1]
- Front and rear disc brakes (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Tubeless tyres on alloy/spoke wheels (India-spec, bikedekho.com)[15]
- Crash protection bars optional/accessory (India-spec, zigwheels.com)[13]
| - Dual-channel ABS standard
- Rear ABS fully deactivatable for off-road via dashboard button
- Front and rear disc brakes; off-road capable tyres
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| Design & Exterior | - Adventure touring styling with tall stance (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Twin projector headlamps with beak-style front (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Large 20L sculpted fuel tank (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Spoked/ alloy wheels depending on sub-variant (India-spec, bikedekho.com)[15]
- High-mounted exhaust and engine guard (nepaldrives.com)[10]
| - Minimalist dual-sport bodywork with high front fender
- 21-inch front, 18-inch rear spoke wheels with knobby tyres
- Slim fuel tank and narrow tail for off-road maneuverability
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| Sales & Imports | - Launched in Nepal around 2017 (gyanmandu.com)[3]
- Current price quoted around NPR 16–17 lakhs (gyanmandu.com, merogaadi.com)[3][1]
- Imported as CBU/CKD from China/Italy (India-spec context, autoevolution.com)[7]
| - Officially sold in Nepal as CRF300L series with CRF300L and Rally
- Positioned as premium dual-sport import, limited volume
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Considered expensive but feature-rich ADV in Nepal (merogaadi.com)[1]
- Large fuel tank and touring comfort add value (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Powerful 500cc twin competes with mid-size ADVs (gyanmandu.com)[3]
| - High price but offers capable dual-sport performance for enthusiasts
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| Pros | - Strong 500cc twin-cylinder performance (merogaadi.com)[1]
- Comfortable ergonomics for long rides (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Large 20L tank gives good touring range (nepaldrives.com)[10]
- Distinctive adventure styling and road presence (nepaldrives.com)[10]
| - Strong low-end torque and improved engine over previous 250
- Light kerb weight 142kg aids off-road handling
- Good ground clearance 285mm for Nepali trails
- ABS with rear-off function suits mixed road and trail use
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| Cons | - High price vs rivals in Nepal (merogaadi.com)[1]
- Heavy kerb weight around 228 kg (India-spec, bikewale.com)[8]
- Ground clearance figure not clearly published (As of: 14/07/2026)
- Limited local reviews and dealer info online (As of: 14/07/2026)
| - Small 7.8L tank limits touring range versus Rally
- Tall 880mm seat height not friendly for shorter riders
- Price Rs 1.75 million is steep for 300cc segment
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