BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Last Updated: October 14, 2026

Harley-Davidson Sportster S price starts at Rs. 18.05 Lakh, which is Rs. 4.45 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 12, priced at Rs. 22.50 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the R 12 offers a claimed 19.60 kmpl, while the Sportster S delivers 19.6 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 12 uses a 1170cc engine producing 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Sportster S a 1252cc engine producing 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 12 and Sportster S, the Sportster S is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the R 12 stands out for a lighter kerb weight.

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R 12 vs Sportster S Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 22.50 LakhRs. 18.05 Lakh
Mileage 19.60 kmpl19.6 kmpl
Engine 1170 cc1252 cc
Max power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 227 Kg228 Kg

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Basic Info BMW R 12 STDHarley-Davidson Sportster S STD
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Brand Name BMW Harley-Davidson
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.05 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Revolution™ Max 1250T
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Harley Davidson Sportster S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Aluminium cast wheels Alloy
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 61,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 49,420 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,627 R 12 Insurance Rs. 46,165 Sportster S Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
203 kmph
230 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Revolution™ Max 1250T
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
1252 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Bore
101 mm
105 mm
Stroke
73 mm
72.3 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
12.0:1

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

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

Suspension-Front
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, Travel - 90 mm
43 mm inverted fork with compression, rebound and spring preload adjustability. Aluminum fork triple clamps.
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
Linkage-mounted, piggyback monoshock with compression, rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability

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 :-100/90-19, Rear :-150/80-16
Front :-160/70-17, Rear :- 180/70-16
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
Dunlop
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Aluminium cast wheels
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
221 kg
Seat height
753 mm
765 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.5 L
1.7 L
Gross Weight
430 kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
4.5 L
Length*Width*Height
2200*830*1110 mm3
2270*840*1089 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1520 mm
Length
2200 mm
2270 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
90 mm
Height
1110 mm
1089 mm
Width
830 mm
840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
11.7 L
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
228 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
260 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
12V / 12AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
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
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Wheel Lift Mitigation, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Enhanced Lift Mitigation
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser 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
Mobile Application
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid 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
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Air Filter Service Cost
Not Available
No
Spark Plug Service Cost
Not Available
No

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
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BMW R 12 Vs Harley Davidson Sportster S FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 12 vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
The Harley-Davidson Sportster S is cheaper than BMW R 12 by ₹4.45 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 vs Harley Davidson Sportster S?
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, 1252 cc Petrol engine of Sportster S produces 122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque

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