BMW R 12 vs Ducati Formula 73

Last Updated: October 30, 2026

Ducati Formula 73 price starts at Rs. 20.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 12, priced at Rs. 22.50 Lakh. On the performance front, the R 12 uses a 1170cc engine producing 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Formula 73 a 803cc engine producing 73 PS @ 8250 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 12 and Formula 73, the R 12 is the better pick for performance, while the Formula 73 stands out for affordability.

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R 12 vs Formula 73 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12Ducati Formula 73
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 22.50 LakhRs. 20.00 Lakh
Mileage 19.60 kmplNot Available
Engine 1170 cc803 cc
Max power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm73 PS @ 8250 rpm
Kerb weight 227 KgNot Available

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Basic Info BMW R 12 STDDucati Formula 73 STD
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Brand Name BMW Ducati
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 20.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm 73 PS @ 8250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Ducati Formula 73 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front:- 17 Inch, Rear:- 17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Aluminium cast wheels Spoke
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Not Available
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 61,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 54,759 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,627 R 12 Insurance Rs. 46,984 Formula 73 Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
Not Available
Claimed Top Speed
203 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
Not Available
Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
L-Twin, Desmodromic distribution, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
803 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
73 PS @ 8250 rpm
Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
65.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
101 mm
88 mm
Stroke
73 mm
66 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
Not Available
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
11,0:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
4 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
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, Travel - 90 mm
Upside down Kayaba 41 mm 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
Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable

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:- 120/70, Rear:- 180/55
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front:- 17 Inch, Rear:- 17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Aluminium cast wheels
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
183 kg
Seat height
753 mm
808 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.5 L
Not Available
Gross Weight
430 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2200*830*1110 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1434 mm
Length
2200 mm
Not Available
Height
1110 mm
Not Available
Width
830 mm
Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
330 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
245 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
Not Available
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
Tubular steel Trellis
Digital Display Type
Not Available
Coloured TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
Bosch CorneringABS
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
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
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Scrambler Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Not Available
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
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
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BMW R 12 Vs Ducati Formula 73 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 12 vs Ducati Formula 73?
The Ducati Formula 73 is cheaper than BMW R 12 by ₹2.50 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 vs Ducati Formula 73?
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. Whereas for the STD version, 803 cc Petrol engine of Formula 73 produces 73 PS @ 8250 rpm of power and 65.2 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque

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