BMW R 12 vs BMW R1200 RT

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 12 and BMW R1200 RT. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 12 is ₹ 19,90,000 and BMW R1200 RT is ₹ 18,34,383. BMW R 12 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and BMW R1200 RT is available in 3 colours. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between BMW R 12 and BMW R1200 RT.

BMW R 12 vs BMW R1200 RT Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R 12	R1200 RT
Price	₹ 19,90,000	₹ 18,34,383
Capacity	1170 cc	1170 cc
Power	93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm	124 bhp @ 7750 rpm
Economy	--	--

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R 12

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₹ 19,90,000

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R1200 RT

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₹ 18,34,383

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R 12

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	124 bhp @ 7,750 rpm
Max Torque	109.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	125 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Riding Range (km)	--	432
Top Speed (kmph)	--	--
Riding Modes	Roll and Rock	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,170	1,170
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	18
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Transmission Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	--
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	101	101
Stroke (mm)	73	73
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0 : 1	12.5 : 1
Ignition	CDI	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	2
Cooling System	Air and Oil-Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch	Single Plate Clutch	--
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	25
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.4	4
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS4

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm	BMW Motorrad Telelever, Stanchion diameter 35 mm,
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Mot
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	320
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	265
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	2	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - R19	120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - R16	180/55 ZR 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	--

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display		--
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	--
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Hazard Warning Indicator		--
Average Speed	--	--
OTA Updates	Not Available	--
Call/SMS Alerts	--	--
Geo Fencing		--
Distance to Empty	--	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Digital Fuel Gauge
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator		--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--	--
Battery	12 V / 14 Ah	12 V / 19 Ah, maintenance-free

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

	Blackstorm Metallic	San Marino Blue / Granite Grey Metallic Matte
		Platinum Bronze Metallic
		Black

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

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Ghost rider

An iconic long-distance tourer, the 2016 bmw r 1200 rt has a classic boxer twin as it

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BMW R 12 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	--	274
Seat Height (mm)	--	838
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	155
Overall Length (mm)	2,200	2,230
Overall Width (mm)	831	905
Overall Height (mm)	1,110	1,430
Wheelbase (mm)	1,520	1,485
Chassis Type	Tubular Space Frame	Two-section frame consisting of front and rear sec

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)		--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	LED	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED	--
Turn Signal	LED	--
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)		--

Riding Modes Switch		--
Cruise Control	Not Available	--
Hazard Warning Lights		--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control		--

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat		Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster		--
Additional Features	Keyless Ride, Dynamic engine brake control	--

Standard Warranty (year)	--	--
Standard Warranty (km)	--	--

Front Storage Box		--
Under Seat Storage (Litres)		--

GPS & Navigation	--	--
USB Charging Port		--

BMW R 12 vs BMW R1200 RT