BMW R 12 vs Honda CB750 Hornet

Last Updated: August 18, 2026

Honda CB750 Hornet price starts at Rs. 10.49 Lakh, which is Rs. 12.01 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 CB750 Hornet delivers 23.25 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 12 uses a 1170cc engine producing 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm and the CB750 Hornet a 755cc engine producing 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 12 and CB750 Hornet, the CB750 Hornet is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the R 12 stands out for performance.

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R 12 vs CB750 Hornet Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12Honda CB750 Hornet
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 22.50 LakhRs. 10.49 Lakh
Mileage 19.60 kmpl23.25 kmpl
Engine 1170 cc755 cc
Max power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm
Kerb weight 227 Kg196 Kg

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Basic Info BMW R 12 STDHonda CB750 Hornet E-Clutch
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Brand Name BMW Honda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 10.49 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine 4-Stroke, 8-Valves Parallel-Twin SOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Honda CB750 Hornet Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 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. 28,721 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,627 R 12 Insurance Rs. 34,301 CB750 Hornet Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
203 kmph
205 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
4-Stroke, 8-Valves Parallel-Twin SOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
755 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
75 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Bore
101 mm
87 mm
Stroke
73 mm
63.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
11.0 ± 0.2

Front Brake
Double Disc
Double 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
23.25 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, Travel - 90 mm
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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
Monoshock with Pro-Link Linkage

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 :-120/70-17, Rear :-160/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Aluminium cast wheels
Alloy

Seat height
753 mm
795 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.5 L
3 L
Gross Weight
430 kg
Not Available
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
3.8 L
Length*Width*Height
2200*830*1110 mm3
2090*780*1085 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1420 mm
Length
2200 mm
2090 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
140 mm
Height
1110 mm
1085 mm
Width
830 mm
780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
15.2 L
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
196 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
296 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
240 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Not Available
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
12V / 9.1AH

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
Steel Diamond
Digital Display Type
Not Available
Coloured TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
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
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
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
Honda RoadSync
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Sports 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
Split
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
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
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
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

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

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CB750 Hornet
  • The bike has a proper big-bike look and feel, with a design that looks similar to the Honda CB1000 Hornet.
  • Has all the essential electronic riding aids needed on offer.
  • The engine is smooth and refined
Honda CB750 Hornet
  • Quickshifter is only offered as an optional addon.
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BMW R 12 Vs Honda CB750 Hornet FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 12 vs Honda CB750 Hornet?
The Honda CB750 Hornet is cheaper than BMW R 12 by ₹12.01 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 vs Honda CB750 Hornet?
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 E-Clutch version, 755 cc Petrol engine of CB750 Hornet produces 91.77 PS @ 9500 rpm of power and 75 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque

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