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Benelli Leoncino 250 Price in Nepal
The Benelli Leoncino 250 price in Nepal is Rs 6.3 lakh (ex-showroom), across 1 variant.
About the Benelli Leoncino 250
Benelli Leoncino 250 is positioned in Nepal as a stylish, premium 250cc scrambler-style motorcycle for buyers who care as much about design and brand image as day‑to‑day usability. It offers modern liquid‑cooled performance, distinctive neo‑retro styling and solid safety equipment, at a price that places it among aspirational alternatives to the usual commuter and street bikes in this segment.
Editorial overview compiled from official specs and Nepali/Indian auto sources · as of 28 Jul 2026.
Design & styling
The Leoncino 250 sold in Nepal follows Benelli’s global Leoncino design language, blending classic scrambler cues with contemporary detailing. You get the compact trellis frame, pill‑shaped headlamp housing, sculpted fuel tank and the signature little lion emblem on the front fender, which together make it stand out on Kathmandu or Pokhara streets next to more conventional naked bikes. The proportions are relatively slim and manageable, with a length of about 2 metres, moderate width and a not‑too‑tall seat height that should suit many Nepali riders navigating tight urban lanes and mixed‑quality highways. Overall, it looks more like a lifestyle motorcycle you buy with your heart than a purely utilitarian commuter, which is exactly how Benelli Nepal positions it.
Engine & performance
At the heart of the Leoncino 250 is a 249cc single‑cylinder, liquid‑cooled, four‑stroke engine with four valves and electronic fuel injection, shared with Benelli’s other 250cc models. Output is in the mid‑20 bhp band with around 21 Nm of torque, delivered through a 6‑speed gearbox, so buyers should expect performance that is clearly stronger than typical 150–200cc commuters while still being approachable for less experienced riders. The liquid cooling and modern ignition/injection setup are tuned for a balance of urban flexibility and highway cruising, making it suitable for runs between city centres like Kathmandu–Bhaktapur or Pokhara–surrounding hill roads when ridden within reasonable speeds. It is not a hardcore performance bike like some track‑focused 250s, but it sits comfortably in the sport‑touring spectrum where usable everyday power matters more than outright top‑end.
Variant-wise price list
Every Benelli Leoncino 250 trim on sale in Nepal, at ex-showroom prices.
| Variant | Ex-showroom price |
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| Benelli Leoncino 250 | रु 6,30,000 |
Ex-showroom prices researched from official KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal) sources.
What it actually costs
Pick a variant and a province — ex-showroom, tax, insurance and EMI all update together.
Ex-showroom prices as published by KTM International Trading Pvt. Ltd. (Benelli Nepal). Road tax follows the selected province's schedule; third-party insurance follows the fixed NIA motor tariff.
Based on a 249.2 cc engine/motor. Non-Bagmati province rates are single-source/indicative. Third-party cover is compulsory and priced at the fixed NIA tariff — identical at every insurer. Bank lending rates vary (Asar 2083 (June/July 2026)).
Or open the tax calculator for the full provincial schedule.
Key specs & features
The figures buyers ask for first, per variant — drivetrain, seating, safety kit, screen, charging and clearance. Only what we hold a real source for is listed; anything we have not confirmed is left out rather than guessed.
Specifications can change without notice — confirm the exact trim with the distributor before you buy.
Full specifications
Full spec table across all 1 Nepal variant.
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Cargo same across range |
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Safety same across range |
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Design & Exterior same across range |
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Sales & Imports same across range |
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Value for Money Verdict same across range |
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Amber rows mark a genuine difference between variants. Grey italic means the figure has not been published for Nepal — we leave the gap visible rather than filling it from another market's spec sheet. Specs researched from official sources and Nepali auto portals.
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What Nepali buyers & owners are saying — Benelli Leoncino 250
Compiled from Reddit, Quora, YouTube comments, Nepali auto groups and forums.
- Listed in Nepal at an ex-showroom price of Rs 6.30 lakh for the Leoncino 250.
- Nepal listings show 170 mm ground clearance, which matters for rough roads and speed breakers.
- Public Nepal-focused mentions are sparse, so resale sentiment and ownership-cost chatter remain limited.
- Benelli Nepal has an authorized service presence in Kathmandu, which supports after-sales confidence for some buyers.
- Official ex-showroom price is Rs 6.30 lakh for Leoncino 250
- Spare parts available on Daraz but OEM ones costly
- Service good in Kathmandu, poor outside valley
Community discussion, not our verified answers — figures here are whatever the thread said.
Is the Leoncino 250 worth buying?
At 2.5 lakhs, it honestly doesn't justify the price.
“Not worth the price of 2.5 lakhs”
“Most the part will be get stolen once you park it in public park for sure”
“There's nothing much going on for this bike apart from looks”
“Beneli is stupid no one would buy this bike especially in india where people look for value for money bike”
“Nepal listings repeatedly place the Leoncino 250 at Rs 6.30 lakh, reflecting a premium-priced 250cc option.”
“The model is described in Nepal-facing coverage as a retro-modern scrambler with 170 mm ground clearance and a 249.2cc FI engine.”
AI-compiled from publicly available online discussion (YouTube review comments, forums and Q&A sites) · confidence: medium · as of 31 Aug 2026. Quotes marked with a platform are real comments; the rest are paraphrased summaries of common opinions. Sources: youtube.com, youtube.com, youtube.com, youtube.com, evnewsnepal.com, merogaadi.com
Owners in India have lived with this for 6 years 9 months
The Benelli Leoncino 250 has been on sale in India longer than in Nepal, so owners there have answered questions Nepali owners are only starting to. This sits alongside the Nepali sentiment above — it does not replace it. It is sold there as the Benelli Leoncino 250.
- Indian reviews consistently describe the Leoncino 250 as a 249–250cc single‑cylinder, liquid‑cooled engine with around 25–26 hp and 21 Nm, 6‑speed gearbox and standard ABS; if the Nepal version uses the same engine and frame but differs in tyres, suspension tuning or equipment packages, owner feedback related to those differing parts (for example, braking feel with different discs or ABS calibration) may not fully carry over.
Resale value, service and spare-part costs, warranty terms and charging coverage are set by each market — different duty, different dealer networks, a different used-car market. Read these as context on the vehicle's reputation, never as figures for Nepal.
- Indian reviewers repeatedly note the Leoncino 250 is considered far too expensive relative to rivals in India, but this price judgement is specific to the Indian market and does not apply to Nepal.
- One Indian owner complains that service costs are unnecessarily high, which reflects local labour rates, dealer policies and taxation rather than the inherent vehicle design.
- Comments about resale value and difficulty recommending the bike due to price are tied to Indian buyer preferences and competition, and cannot be directly applied to Nepal.
- Service costs are reported to be high in India, which may not reflect service costs in Nepal.
- The Leoncino 250 is considered slightly pricey in the Indian market; pricing may differ in Nepal.
Owner satisfaction in India: 73/100. This is a reading of India owners only — it is not a Nepal sentiment score and is not counted in one. AI-compiled from publicly available owner discussion in India · confidence: medium · as of 15 Aug 2026. Sources: bikewale.com, autocarindia.com, autox.com, bikeindia.in, motorcyclediaries.in, youtube.com
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Where to buy it
Every outlet below is an authorised Benelli dealer. We show what we can verify — an outlet with no published number is listed separately rather than shown as a dead card.
No number published by the distributor. Call the nearest outlet above and ask them to route you.
All 4 contactable outlets in Nepal. Contacts verified 26 Jul 2026.
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Reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor · prices & specs compiled from official brand and distributor sources, last updated July 18, 2026 · how we verify