Benelli Panarea 125 is officially launched in Nepal. It is the first time Benelli has introduced a retro scooter since the 1970s.
KTM International Trading, the authorized distributor of Benelli motorcycles, has revealed its first-ever scooter in the Nepalese market. Moreover, it comes with a classic design along with advanced modern features.
Talking of cost, Benelli scooter price in Nepal is Rs. 3,34,900.
Now, let's have a complete overview of the latest Benelli Panarea 125 followed by its highlight features and specifications.
Benelli Panarea 125 Overview
Benelli Panarea 125 is a Classic Italian Style Scooter that has a sleek and impressive retro vibe. Interestingly, its name is derived from a famous island in Italy named "Panarea".
Looks
The Benelli Panarea looks gorgeous! It gets retro-modern vibes that can appeal to both urban youngsters and the general public.
This scooty gets a LED headlamp up front. The classic curves on the body panel make it visually similar to the designs of other Italian scooters. Similarly, Benelli included a huge LED tail lamp, indicators, and a comfy leather-finished seat at the rear section.
Furthermore, the clean and minimalistic design is highlighted by solid Red, Yellow, White, and Black colors.
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Performance
Benelli Panarea is powered by a 124cc, four-stroke, double overhead camshaft valve, single-cylinder air-cooled engine. It can deliver a peak power of 6.3 kW at 7500rpm and a max torque of 9.2Nm at 6000rpm.
Although the scooter has a modern electronic starting system, it still gets an old-fashioned kick start to maintain that retro touch. Additionally, it features an electronic fuel injection (EFI) technology for better fuel efficiency.
Dimensions
Panarea 125 weighs 104 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 4.6 litres. Moreover, it is claimed to deliver a good mileage of 50 Kmpl.
The seat height of this scooter is 780mm, while the ground clearance is 135mm. Similarly, it also gets a 12-litre under-seat storage compartment.
Hardware
The suspension units of all-new Benelli Panarea includes a telescopic fork with 90 mm travel at the front. Similarly, the rear suspension is a telescopic oil-dampened coil spring.
The braking duties are handled by a 190mm disc brake with dual-piston callipers up front and a 130mm drum brake at the back. Moreover, the large 100/90 front and 110/90 rear tubeless tyres mounted on 12-inch black aluminium alloy rims enhance the look of this scooter.
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Features
Benelli Panarea 125 is equipped with a neo-classical instrument console that has the combination of a digital dashboard as well as an analogue odometer with moonlight reflection. In terms of features, it has a fuel gauge, speedometer, trip meter, tachometer, and more.
The following are some of the other key features:
Benelli Panarea 125 Features
- Air-cooled 125cc Engine
- Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
- Integrated Engine Kill Switch
- Dual Piston Caliper Front Disc Brake
- 12 inches Alloy Wheels
- USB Charging Port
- Classic Italian Styling
- Bright LED Headlight
- LED Indicators and Tail Lamp
- Hazard Light Switch
- Stylish Muffler Cover
- 12 Litre Under Seat Storage Space
- Comfortable Seat with Leather Finish
Benelli Panarea 125 Specifications
Engine and Transmission
| ENGINE | 4-stroke, 2-valve, 1-cylinder, SOHC |
| DISPLACEMENT | 124 cc |
| EMISSION TYPE | EURO4-compliant |
| COOLING SYSTEM | Air-cooled |
| FUEL SUPPLY | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| PEAK POWER | 6.3 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| MAX TORQUE | 9.2 Nm @ 6,000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 90 Kmph |
| MILEAGE | 50 Kmpl |
| TRANSMISSION TYPE | CVT |
| STARTING METHOD | Kick and Self-start |
Build and Dimension
| WEIGHT | 104 kg |
| WHEELBASE | 1270 mm |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 135 mm |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 780 mm |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 4.6 Ltr |
| UNDER-SEAT CAPACITY | 12 Ltr |
Chassis and Suspension
| CHASSIS | Rocker Frame |
| FRONT SUSPENSION | Telescopic Forks |
| REAR SUSPENSION | Telescopic Coil Spring Oil Damped |
Brakes and Tyres
| BRAKING SYSTEM | Standard |
| FRONT BRAKE | Disc 190mm |
| REAR BRAKE | Drum 130mm |
| TYRE TYPE | Tubeless |
| FRONT TYRE | 100/90-12 |
| REAR TYRE | 110/90-12 |
Other Information
| COLORS | Yellow, White, Black, and Sky Blue |
Benelli Panarea 125 Price in Nepal
The Benelli Panarea 125 price in Nepal 2023 is Rs. 3,34,900 for the standard EFI variant. With this pricing, it became the second most expensive 125cc scooter in Nepal after Vespa SXL.
| Model | Price |
| Benelli Panarea 125 | Rs. 3,34,900 |
Talking about competitors, Benelli Panarea 125 rivals Suzuki Access 125 FI, Vespa LX, and Yamaha Fascino 125.
It is currently available in all the Benelli showrooms across the country. For further information, contact Benelli Nepal via call (01-4411439) or through their official Facebook page.