BMW R 12 vs DAO Model 703

Last Updated: July 31, 2026

DAO Model 703 price starts at Rs. 89,999, which is Rs. 21.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 12, priced at Rs. 22.00 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the R 12 returns a claimed 19.60 kmpl, while the Model 703 offers a claimed 111 km/charge. On the performance front, the R 12 uses a 1170cc engine producing 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Model 703 a 2.16Kwh battery. If you're deciding between the R 12 and Model 703, the Model 703 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight.

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R 12 vs Model 703 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12DAO Model 703
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 22.00 LakhRs. 89,999
Mileage / Range 19.60 kmpl111 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1170 cc2.16 Kwh
Max power / Motor 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpmNot Available
Kerb weight 227 Kg106 Kg

R 12 vs Model 703 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 12 STDDAO Model 703 STD
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Brand Name BMW DAO
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 89,999 Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Not Available
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol Electric
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
DAO Model 703 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Aluminium cast wheels Alloy
Range Not Available 111 km/charge
ABS Single Channel Not Available
Starting Self Start Only Remote Start,Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Digital
Running Cost Rs. 5.10/km Rs. 0.13/km
EMI
Rs. 60,235 @ 6% (36 months)
Not Available
Insurance Rs. 49,898 R 12 Insurance Rs. 4,042 Model 703 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
203 kmph
70 km/Hr
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
Not Available
Battery Swap Capability
Not Available
Yes
Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
Not Available
Gear Box
6 Speed
Not Available
No. Of Batteries
Not Available
1
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
Not Available
Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Not Available
Bore
101 mm
Not Available
Stroke
73 mm
Not Available
Number Of Cylinders
2
Not Available
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Hub Motor
Battery Warranty
Not Available
3 Years
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
Not Available

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available
Braking Type
Not Available
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
19.60 kmpl
Not Available
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
Scooter Speed
Not Available
high
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Not Available

Suspension-Front
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, Travel - 90 mm
Telescopic Fork
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable, Travel - 90 mm
Double Shocker

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19, Rear :-150/80-16
Front :-100/80-12 Rear :-100/80-12
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-304.8 mm,Rear :-304.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Aluminium cast wheels
Alloy

Seat height
753 mm
745 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 kg
150 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.5 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
430 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2200*830*1110 mm3
1860*760*1120 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
Not Available
Length
2200 mm
1860 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
180 mm
Height
1110 mm
1120 mm
Width
830 mm
760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
Not Available
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
106 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
Not Available
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
Not Available

Battery Type
Not Available
Li-ion
Motor Type
Not Available
BLDC
Motor Power
Not Available
2.5 kW
Claimed range
Not Available
111 km/charge
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
Anti-theft alert
Not Available
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Range
Not Available
111 km/charge
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
Not Available
Yes
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
2.16 Kwh

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
Not Available
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
Intelligent Release System
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Not Available
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Assist
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Not Available
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Electric Scooters
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Remote Start,Push Button Start
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Gradeability
Not Available
7 Degrees
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Carry hook
Not Available
Yes
Underseat storage
Not Available
Yes
Charger Output
Not Available
7A/12A
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Not Available
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

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