BMW S 1000 RR vs BMW R 12 nineT

Last Updated: October 17, 2026

BMW R 12 nineT price starts at Rs. 23.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 25,000 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 nineT 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 nineT a 1170cc engine producing 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm. If you're deciding between the S 1000 RR and R 12 nineT, the S 1000 RR is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the R 12 nineT stands out for affordability and mileage.

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S 1000 RR vs R 12 nineT Comparison Summary

Specification BMW S 1000 RRBMW R 12 nineT
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 23.75 LakhRs. 23.50 Lakh
Mileage 15.6 kmpl19.60 kmpl
Engine 999 cc1170 cc
Max power 209.38 PS @ 13750 rpm110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm
Kerb weight 197 Kg220 Kg

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Basic Info BMW S 1000 RR STDBMW R 12 nineT STD
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Brand Name BMW BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 23.75 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 23.50 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Water Oil Cooled 4 Cylinder 4 Stroke Inline Engine, Four Valves Per Cylinder Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
Max Power 209.38 PS @ 13750 rpm 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW S 1000 RR Colors
BMW R 12 nineT Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Single Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 65,027 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 64,342 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,448 S 1000 RR Insurance Rs. 52,084 R 12 nineT Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
303 kmph
215 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Water Oil Cooled 4 Cylinder 4 Stroke Inline Engine, Four Valves Per Cylinder
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1170 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
209.38 PS @ 13750 rpm
110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
113 Nm @ 11000 rpm
115 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Bore
80 mm
101 mm
Stroke
49.7 mm
73 mm
Number Of Cylinders
4
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
13.3 : 1
12.0 :1

Front Brake
Double Disc
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 fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable, 120 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, 120 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
39 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-ZR17, Rear :-190/55-ZR17
Front :-180/55-17 Rear :-120/77-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
175 kg
Not Available
Seat height
832 mm
795 mm
Load carrying capacity
209 kg
211 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
4 L
3.5 L
Gross Weight
407 kg
430 kg
Length*Width*Height
2073*848*1205 mm3
2130*870*1070 mm3
Wheelbase
1456 mm
Not Available
Length
2073 mm
2130 mm
Height
1205 mm
1070 mm
Width
848 mm
870 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.5 L
16 L
Kerb Weight
197 Kg
220 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
TFT
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
Not Available
Brightness Control
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
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, ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Light
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
Super Bikes, Cafe Racer Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
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 nineT?
The BMW R 12 nineT is cheaper than BMW S 1000 RR by ₹25,000.
Which bike offers better performance BMW S 1000 RR vs BMW R 12 nineT?
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 nineT produces 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm of power and 115 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque

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