BMW R 12 vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 12 and Triumph Bonneville Bobber. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 12 is ₹ 19,90,000 and Triumph Bonneville Bobber is ₹ 12,35,000. BMW R 12 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Triumph Bonneville Bobber is available in 5 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 Triumph Bonneville Bobber.

BMW R 12 vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R 12	Bonneville Bobber
Price	₹ 19,90,000	₹ 12,35,000
Capacity	1170 cc	1200 cc
Power	93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm	76.9 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Economy	--	--

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R 12

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₹ 19,90,000

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Bonneville Bobber

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₹ 12,35,000

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R 12

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Bonneville Bobber

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	76.9 bhp @ 6,100 rpm
Max Torque	109.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Riding Range (km)	274	260
Top Speed (kmph)	215	150
Riding Modes	Roll and Rock	Rain and Road
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,170	1,200
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	19.6	21.7
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	101	97.6
Stroke (mm)	73	80
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0 : 1	10.0:1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Air and Oil-Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	Single Plate Clutch	Wet Multiplate with Torque Assist Clutch
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	12
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	Ø 47 mm Showa cartridge forks
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace	Mono-shock RSU with linkage
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	310
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	2
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	265	255
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	2	1
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	16
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	16
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - R19	MT 90 - B16
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - R16	150/80 - R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	33	33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	38
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	42	38

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
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	Digital
Tachometer	Digital
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator
Battery	12 V / 14 Ah	12 Volt, 8Ah

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

Colours

	Blackstorm Metallic	Matt Storm Grey / Matt Ironstone
		Jet Black
		Red Hopper
		Stealth Edition - Phantom Purple/ Silver Purple
		Jet Black / Ash Gray

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

3 Ratings

Most Helpful Review

A beast badass

I am amazed by the look and more than that the performance is very good and the ridin

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BMW R 12 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	227	251
Seat Height (mm)	754	690
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	140
Overall Length (mm)	2,200	2,240
Overall Width (mm)	830	800
Overall Height (mm)	1,110	1,024
Wheelbase (mm)	1,520	1,500
Chassis Type	Tubular Space Frame	Tubular steel, twin cradle frame

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

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	--

Front Storage Box
Under Seat Storage (Litres)

GPS & Navigation
USB Charging Port

BMW R 12 vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber