BMW S 1000 RR vs BMW R 12

Last Updated: November 2, 2026

BMW R 12 price starts at Rs. 22.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.25 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW S 1000 RR, priced at Rs. 23.75 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the S 1000 RR offers a claimed 15.6 kmpl, while the R 12 delivers 19.60 kmpl. On the performance front, the S 1000 RR uses a 999cc engine producing 209.38 PS @ 13750 rpm and the R 12 a 1170cc engine producing 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm. If you're deciding between the S 1000 RR and R 12, the S 1000 RR is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the R 12 stands out for affordability and mileage.

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S 1000 RR vs R 12 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW S 1000 RRBMW R 12
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 23.75 LakhRs. 22.50 Lakh
Mileage 15.6 kmpl19.60 kmpl
Engine 999 cc1170 cc
Max power 209.38 PS @ 13750 rpm96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
Kerb weight 197 Kg227 Kg

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Basic Info BMW S 1000 RR STDBMW R 12 STD
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Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 23.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 22.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Water Oil Cooled 4 Cylinder 4 Stroke Inline Engine, Four Valves Per Cylinder 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Max Power 209.38 PS @ 13750 rpm 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW S 1000 RR Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Aluminium cast wheels
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 65,027 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 61,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,448 S 1000 RR Insurance Rs. 50,627 R 12 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
303 kmph
203 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Water Oil Cooled 4 Cylinder 4 Stroke Inline Engine, Four Valves Per Cylinder
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1170 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
209.38 PS @ 13750 rpm
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque
113 Nm @ 11000 rpm
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
80 mm
101 mm
Stroke
49.7 mm
73 mm
Number Of Cylinders
4
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Shaft Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.3 : 1
12.0 :1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
4 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
2 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
15.6 kmpl
19.60 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.21s
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside Down Telescopic Fork, Diameter 45 mm, Spring Preload, Rebound And Compression Stages Adjustable, Travel - 120 mm
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, Travel - 90 mm
Suspension-Rear
Aluminium Swing Arm, Full Floater Pro, Compression And Rebound Damping Adjustable, Adjustable Spring Preload, Travel - 118 mm
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable, Travel - 90 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-ZR17, Rear :-190/55-ZR17
Front :-100/90-19, Rear :-150/80-16
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Aluminium cast wheels

Dry Weight
175 kg
Not Available
Seat height
832 mm
753 mm
Load carrying capacity
209 kg
202 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
3.5 L
Gross Weight
407 kg
430 kg
Length*Width*Height
2073*848*1205 mm3
2200*830*1110 mm3
Wheelbase
1456 mm
1520 mm
Length
2073 mm
2200 mm
Height
1205 mm
1110 mm
Width
848 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
197 Kg
227 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
265 mm

Battery Type
Li-ion
Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 5AH
12V / 14AH
Projector head light
Yes
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Bridge Type Frame, Cast Aluminium, Co Supporting Engine
Tubular space frame
Digital Display Type
TFT
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Gear Shift Assistant Pro, ABS Pro, M GPS Laptrigger, Dynamic Brake Control, Tyre Pressure Control, On-board Computer
Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Assist
Yes
Not Available
Launch Control
Yes
Not Available
Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Single Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Cooling System
Oil Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Yes
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
3 Years
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
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Which bike is cheaper BMW S 1000 RR vs BMW R 12?
The BMW R 12 is cheaper than BMW S 1000 RR by ₹1.25 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW S 1000 RR vs BMW R 12?
For the STD version, 999 cc Petrol engine of S 1000 RR produces 209.38 PS @ 13750 rpm of power and 113 Nm @ 11000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 1170 cc Petrol engine of R 12 produces 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm of power and 110 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque

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