Triumph Rocket 3 vs BMW R 12

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

Triumph Rocket 3 vs BMW R 12 Comparison Overview

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

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Rocket 3

₹ 21,98,247

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R 12

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₹ 19,90,000

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Rocket 3

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R 12

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Specifications

Power & Performance

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

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Showa 47mm upside-down 1 1 cartridge front forks	Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm
Rear Suspension	Fully adjustable Showa piggyback reservoir RSU with remote hydraulic preload adjuster	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)	320	310
Caliper - Front (Piston)	4	4
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	300	265
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	4	2
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	16	16
Front Tyre Size	150/80 - R17	100/90 - R19
Rear Tyre Size	240/50 - R16	150/80 - 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	Digital	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	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
Digital Fuel Gauge
Tachometer	Digital	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

	Korosi Red	Blackstorm Metallic
	Phantom Black
	Silver Ice Cranberry Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

38 Ratings

Most Helpful Review

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Kerb Weight (kg)	304	--
Seat Height (mm)	773	--
Ground Clearance (mm)	140	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,500	2,200
Overall Width (mm)	889	831
Overall Height (mm)	1,065	1,110
Wheelbase (mm)	1,677	1,520
Chassis Type	Full Aluminium Frame	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)

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

Triumph Rocket 3 vs BMW R 12