BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 12 and Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 12 is ₹ 19,90,000 and Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic is ₹ 18,60,112. BMW R 12 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic is available in 7 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 Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic.

BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R 12	Heritage Softail Classic
Price	₹ 19,90,000	₹ 18,60,112
Capacity	1170 cc	1690 cc
Power	93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm	65 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Economy	--	--

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R 12

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₹ 19,90,000

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Heritage Softail Classic

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₹ 18,60,112

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R 12

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Heritage Softail Classic

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	65 bhp @ 5,500 rpm
Max Torque	109.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	124 Nm @ 2,500 rpm
Riding Range (km)	274	350
Top Speed (kmph)	215	--
Riding Modes	Roll and Rock	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,170	1,690
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	19.6	18
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	--
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	101	98
Stroke (mm)	73	111
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
Compression Ratio	12.0 : 1	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air and Oil-Cooled	Air Cooled
Clutch	Single Plate Clutch	--
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	18.9
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.4	3.3
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm	Steel Laced
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace	Steel Laced
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	--
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	292
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	292
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	2	--
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	16
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	--
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - R19	MT90B16 72H
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - R16	MU85B16 77H
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	33	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	--

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display		--
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	--
Odometer	Digital	--
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
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
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator		--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator		--
Battery	12 V / 14 Ah	12V, 19-AMP/Hour.270 CCA

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

Colours

	Blackstorm Metallic	Superior Blue
		Vivid Black
		Black Quartz
		Black Hills Gold / Black Quartz
		Crushed Ice Pearl / Frosted Teal Pearl
		Mysterious Red Sunglo / Velocity Red Sunglo
		Bonnieville Blue / Fathom Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

5 Ratings

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BMW R 12 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	227	347
Seat Height (mm)	754	690
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	131
Overall Length (mm)	2,200	2,405
Overall Width (mm)	830	955
Overall Height (mm)	1,110	1,048
Wheelbase (mm)	1,520	1,635
Chassis Type	Tubular Space Frame	Mild Steel; Tubular Frame; Rectangular Section Bac

Standard Warranty (year)	3	--
Standard Warranty (km)	Unlimited	--

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

Cruise Control		--
Hazard Warning Lights		--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control		--

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	--

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

GPS & Navigation		--
USB Charging Port		--

Saree Guard		--
Quickshifter		--

BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic