BMW R 12 nineT vs Triumph Bonneville T40

Last Updated: October 17, 2026

Triumph Bonneville T40 price starts at Rs. 2.55 Lakh, which is Rs. 20.95 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 12 nineT, priced at Rs. 23.50 Lakh. On the performance front, the R 12 nineT uses a 1170cc engine producing 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm and the Bonneville T40 a 350cc engine producing 29 PS @ 7000 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 12 nineT and Bonneville T40, the Bonneville T40 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the R 12 nineT stands out for performance.

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R 12 nineT vs Bonneville T40 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12 nineTTriumph Bonneville T40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 23.50 LakhRs. 2.55 Lakh
Mileage 19.60 kmplNot Available
Engine 1170 cc350 cc
Max power 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Kerb weight 220 Kg195 Kg

R 12 nineT vs Bonneville T40 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 12 nineT STDTriumph Bonneville T40 T4
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Brand Name BMW Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 23.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.55 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Max Power 110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm 29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 nineT Colors
Triumph Bonneville T40 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 64,342 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 6,982 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 52,084 R 12 nineT Insurance Rs. 12,978 Bonneville T40 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
215 kmph
132 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
350 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 speed
Max Power
110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm
29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
115 Nm @ 6500 rpm
31.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
101 mm
89.0 mm
Stroke
73 mm
56.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
12.1:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
19.60 kmpl
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Estimated Mileage
Not Available
27.02 kmpl
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
130 mm
Suspension-Front
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable, 120 mm
43mm forks. 130mm wheel travel
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable, 120 mm
Twin Shock with pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
26 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
39 psi
33 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
33 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-180/55-17 Rear :-120/77-17
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70 R17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Make
Not Available
MRF
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
795 mm
790 mm
Load carrying capacity
211 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.5 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
430 kg
379 kg
Length*Width*Height
2130*870*1070 mm3
2120*818*1081 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
1418 mm
Length
2130 mm
2120 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
165 mm
Height
1070 mm
1081 mm
Width
870 mm
818 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
220 Kg
195 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
255 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
12V / 8AH

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Road,Rain,Eco
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Light
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Not Available
Turn-by-turn
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Body
Not Available
Metal
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Super Bikes, Cafe Racer Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
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
Not Available
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Most powerful in segment at 29 PS
  • Cruise control, cornering ABS and traction control
  • 4-inch TFT with navigation
  • Liquid cooled engine
  • Low 790 mm seat height
  • Full LED lighting
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • Heavy at 195 kg
  • Tube tyres
  • Smaller service network
  • Lacks twin-cylinder character
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BMW R 12 nineT Vs Triumph Bonneville T40 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 12 nineT vs Triumph Bonneville T40?
The Triumph Bonneville T40 is cheaper than BMW R 12 nineT by ₹20.95 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 nineT vs Triumph Bonneville T40?
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. Whereas for the T4 version, 350 cc Petrol engine of Bonneville T40 produces 29 PS @ 7000 rpm of power and 31.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque

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