BMW R 12 vs Triumph Rocket 3

BikeWale brings you comparison of BMW R 12 and Triumph Rocket 3. The ex-showroom price of BMW R 12 is ₹ 19,90,000 and Triumph Rocket 3 is ₹ 21,98,247. BMW R 12 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Triumph Rocket 3 is available in 3 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 Triumph Rocket 3.

BMW R 12 vs Triumph Rocket 3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	R 12	Rocket 3
Price	₹ 19,90,000	₹ 21,98,247
Capacity	1170 cc	2458 cc
Power	93.7 bhp @ 6500 rpm	165 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Economy	--	--

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R 12

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₹ 19,90,000

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Triumph

Rocket 3

₹ 21,98,247

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R 12

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Rocket 3

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	93.7 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	165 bhp @ 6,000 rpm
Max Torque	109.8 Nm @ 6,000 rpm	221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Riding Range (km)	--	262
Top Speed (kmph)	--	220+
Riding Modes	Roll and Rock	Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1,170	2,458
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	14.6
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Transmission Type	Shaft Drive	Shaft Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	2	3
Bore (mm)	101	110.2
Stroke (mm)	73	85.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	3
Compression Ratio	12.0 : 1	10.8:1
Ignition	CDI	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	1
Cooling System	Air and Oil-Cooled	Water Cooled
Clutch	Single Plate Clutch	Wet Multiplate with Torque Assist Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	18
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	3.4	4
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm	Showa 47mm upside-down 1 1 cartridge front forks
Rear Suspension	Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace	Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster
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	300
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	2	4
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	16
Front Tyre Size	100/90 - R19	150/80 - R17
Rear Tyre Size	150/80 - R16	240/50 - R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	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
Digital Fuel Gauge
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	12 V / 14 Ah	Maintenance Free

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

Colours

	Blackstorm Metallic	Korosi Red
		Phantom Black
		Silver Ice Cranberry Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

38 Ratings

Most Helpful Review

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BMW R 12 Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	--	304
Seat Height (mm)	--	773
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	140
Overall Length (mm)	2,200	2,500
Overall Width (mm)	831	889
Overall Height (mm)	1,110	1,065
Wheelbase (mm)	1,520	1,677
Chassis Type	Tubular Space Frame	Full Aluminium 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
Hazard Warning Lights
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Kill Switch
Traction Control

Stepped Seat
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

BMW R 12 vs Triumph Rocket 3