BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 12 and Harley-Davidson Nightster. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 12 is ₹ 19,90,000 and Harley-Davidson Nightster is ₹ 13,39,194. BMW R 12 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Harley-Davidson Nightster is available in 2 colours and 2 variants. 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 Nightster.

BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R 12	Nightster
Price	₹ 19,90,000	₹ 13,39,194
Capacity	1170 cc	975 cc
Power	93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm	88.5 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	--	--

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R 12

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₹ 19,90,000

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Nightster

Standard

₹ 13,39,194

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R 12

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Nightster

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	88.5 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	109.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm
Riding Range (km)	--	211
Top Speed (kmph)	--	180
Riding Modes	Roll and Rock	Sport, Road and Rain
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,170	975
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	18
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Transmission Type	Shaft Drive	Belt Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	101	97
Stroke (mm)	73	66
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Compression Ratio	12.0 : 1	12.0:1
Ignition	CDI	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	--
Cooling System	Air and Oil-Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	Single Plate Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	11.7
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.4	1.8
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm	41mm SHOWA™ Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace	Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	--
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	--
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	2	1
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	16
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - R19	100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - R16	150/80 - B16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres		--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	31
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	40
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	31
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	40

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Digital	Analogue
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Hazard Warning Indicator
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	Not Available	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	Analogue
Digital Fuel Gauge
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	12 V / 14 Ah	12 V, 12 Ah, 225 CCA

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

Colours

	Blackstorm Metallic	Vivid Black
		Billiard Gray

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

10 Ratings

Most Helpful Review

Little beast

A powerhouse with an aggressive driving stance. Doesn't feel like a cruiser, the mid-

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BMW R 12 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	--	221
Seat Height (mm)	--	705
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	110
Overall Length (mm)	2,200	2,250
Overall Width (mm)	831	840
Overall Height (mm)	1,110	1,108
Wheelbase (mm)	1,520	1,545
Chassis Type	Tubular Space Frame	Double-downtube Frame

Standard Warranty (year)	--	2
Standard Warranty (km)	--	Unlimited

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

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

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion 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

BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Nightster