BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 12 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 12 is ₹ 19,90,000 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S is ₹ 16,48,938. BMW R 12 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 4 colours and 1 variant. 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 Sportster S.

BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R 12	Sportster S
Price	₹ 19,90,000	₹ 16,48,938
Capacity	1170 cc	1252 cc
Power	93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm	120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	--	19 kmpl

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R 12

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₹ 19,90,000

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Sportster S

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₹ 16,48,938

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R 12

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Sportster S

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	120.69 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	109.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	125 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Riding Range (km)	274	236
Top Speed (kmph)	215	194
Riding Modes	Roll and Rock	Road, Sport, Rain and Custom
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,170	1,252
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	19.6	20
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	19
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	101	105
Stroke (mm)	73	72.3
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0 : 1	12.0:1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	2
Cooling System	Air and Oil-Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	Single Plate Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	11.8
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.4	1.7
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm	43 mm inverted fork with compression
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace	Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	320
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	260
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	2	1
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	16
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - R19	160/70 - R17
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - R16	180/70 - R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	33	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	42

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
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	Digital
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
Safety and Convenience

Colours

	Blackstorm Metallic	Billiard Gray
		Vivid Black
		Red Rock
		Sharkskin Blue

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

39 Ratings

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BMW R 12 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	227	228
Seat Height (mm)	754	765
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	90
Overall Length (mm)	2,200	2,270
Overall Width (mm)	830	843
Overall Height (mm)	1,110	1,089
Wheelbase (mm)	1,520	1,520
Chassis Type	Tubular Space Frame	High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

Standard Warranty (year)	3	2
Standard Warranty (km)	Unlimited	Unlimited

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
Headlight Type	LED	LED
Brake/Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal	LED	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
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
Additional Features	Keyless Ride, Dynamic Engine Brake Control	4 inch TFT Instrument Cluster, Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage (Litres)

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

Saree Guard
Quickshifter		--

BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S