Benelli Panarea 125
Benelli Panarea 125
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KTM 1290 Super Duke R
KTM 1290 Super Duke R
Standard
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Benelli Panarea 125 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R Comparison

Overview: Panarea 125 vs 1290 Super Duke R

Key Features

Start Option Kick & Electric Electric
Displacement 124 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 8.44 hp 174.3 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

3.71/5
7 reviews
4.38/5
16 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • City commuting device from the house of Benelli

    I might have rode ample of scooties in my life but riding this scooter has its own distinctive charm. I fell in love with the neo retro style of this...

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    Aswab Oct 03, 2025 for Benelli Panarea 125
  • Usable and fun in a wide range of circumstances

    I got a chance to test the KTM 1290 Super Duke R against its sibling, and my verdict is definitive. In my opinion, KTM has done a wonderful job in...

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    faizin Aug 13, 2025 for KTM 1290 Super Duke R

From The Experts

Things we like

Chic looks

Nimble handling

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Unmatchable Performance

LED headlights and taillights

Cost-effective price point

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Things we don't like

Engine refinement could have been better

Below-average fit and finish levels

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Fewer choices for design and colour

No integrated navigation system

No anti-theft-alarm system

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 124 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 8.44 hp 174.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.6 L 18.0 L
Engine Type Single Cylinder, 2-Valve, 4-Stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC Engine Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Spark Ignition Engine, Liquid Cooled
Cooling System Air Cooled Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio 9.0:1 --
Maximum Torque 9.2 Nm 140 Nm
Valves Per Cylinder 2 4
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Emission Control Euro 4 Euro 4
Bore X Stroke 53 mm x 55 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Clutch Type Automatic Slipper Clutch, Hydraulically Actuated
Exhaust Pipes Single Exhuast 2 In 1 Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder 1 2
Drive Type Belt Drive Chain Drive
Valve Configuration SOHC DOHC
RPM at Maximum Power 7500 rpm --
RPM at Maximum Torque 6000 rpm --
Lubrication System -- Forced Oil Lubrication
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Dimension

Category Scooter Super Sport
Width 690 mm --
Length 1820 mm --
Wheel Base 1270 mm 1482 mm
Ground Clearance 135 mm 141 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Height 1090 mm --
Dry Weight 104 kg 195 kg
Seat Height 760 mm 835 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System TLI Electronic
Start Option Kick & Electric Electric
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Supply System Fuel Injection --

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type CVT Manual
Gear Box Variable Speed 6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V, 11.2 Ah
Battery Capacity 6 Ah --

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension Telescopic Fork USD Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Telescopic coil spring oil damped WP Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 156 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 125 mm

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type Radial, Tubeless Radial, Tubeless
Rear Wheel Size R12 R17
Front Wheel Size R12 R17
Front Tyre 100/90 R12 --
Rear Tyre 110/90 R12 --

Safety & Security

ABS No Yes
Pass Switch No Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Leg Guards No No
Back Rest No No
Stability Control No Yes
Traction Control No Yes
Launch Control No Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Riding Modes Street Street Street, Sport, Rain, Track Street, Sport, Rain, Track
Side Reflectors Yes --
Central Locking No Optional Optional
Anti-Theft Alarm -- Optional Optional
Advanced Safety Features -- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Automatic Turn Indicator Reset, Motor Slip Regulation, Anti-Wheelie Off Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Automatic Turn Indicator Reset, Motor Slip Regulation, Anti-Wheelie Off
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Speedometer Analog Analog Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Navigator No No
Oil Change Indicator -- Yes
Tachometer -- Yes
Side Stand Indicator -- No
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Brake

Front Brake Disc Disc Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake Drum Drum Disc Disc

Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED LED LED
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet Yes No

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control No Yes
Height Adjustable Seats No No
Additional Features -- Daytime Running Lights (LED) Daytime Running Lights (LED)

Chassis & Suspension

Electronic Suspension Adjustment No --
Seat Type Dual Straight Dual Straight Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish Yes No
Body Frame Type Rocker Frame Rocker Frame Trellis Trellis
Side Wings No Yes
Body Frame Material -- Steel Steel
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Videos of Benelli Panarea 125 and KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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Benelli Panarea 125 vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R FAQs

Which Motorcycle has Higher ground clearance between Panarea 125 vs 1290 Super Duke R?

The Panarea 125 comes with a ground clearance of 135 mm , on the other hand the 1290 Super Duke R comes with a ground clearance of 141 mm , hence the KTM 1290 Super Duke R has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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