Triumph Bonneville T120 vs BMW R 12

BikeWale brings you comparison of Triumph Bonneville T120 and BMW R 12. The ex-showroom price of Triumph Bonneville T120 is ₹ 11,39,000 and BMW R 12 is ₹ 19,90,000. Triumph Bonneville T120 is available in 4 colours and 2 variants and BMW R 12 is available in 1 colour 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 Triumph Bonneville T120 and BMW R 12.

Triumph Bonneville T120 vs BMW R 12 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Bonneville T120	R 12
Price	₹ 11,39,000	₹ 19,90,000
Capacity	1200 cc	1170 cc
Power	78.9 bhp @ 6550 rpm	93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Triumph

Bonneville T120

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₹ 11,39,000

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BMW

R 12

Standard

₹ 19,90,000

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Bonneville T120

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R 12

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	78.9 bhp @ 6,550 rpm	93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Max Torque	105 Nm @ 3,500 rpm	109.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Riding Range (km)	305	--
Top Speed (kmph)	190	--
Riding Modes	Rain and Road	Roll and Rock
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,200	1,170
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	21	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	97.6	101
Stroke (mm)	80	73
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	12.0 : 1
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air and Oil-Cooled
Clutch	Wet Multiplate with Torque Assist Clutch	Single Plate Clutch
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14.5	14
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	2	3.4
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Ø41mm cartridge forks	Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm
Rear Suspension	Twin RSU’s, with pre-load adjustment	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	310	310
Caliper - Front (Piston)	2	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	255	265
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	2	2
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	16
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - 18	100/90 - R19
Rear Tyre Size	150/70 - R17	150/80 - R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	32	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	--

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	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator		--
Battery	Maintenance Free	12 V / 14 Ah

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

Colours

	Crystal White / Cranberry Red	Blackstorm Metallic
	Jet Black
	Cordovan Red Silver Ice
	Jet Black / Fusion White

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Bonneville T120

BMW R 12 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	236	--
Seat Height (mm)	790	--
Ground Clearance (mm)	140	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,120	2,200
Overall Width (mm)	780	831
Overall Height (mm)	1,100	1,110
Wheelbase (mm)	1,450	1,520
Chassis Type	Tubular steel, with twin cradles	Tubular Space 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)

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

Triumph Bonneville T120 vs BMW R 12