BMW R 12 vs Royal Enfield Bear 650

Last Updated: September 13, 2026

Royal Enfield Bear 650 price starts at Rs. 3.78 Lakh, which is Rs. 18.72 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 Bear 650 delivers 22 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 12 uses a 1170cc engine producing 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Bear 650 a 648cc engine producing 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 12 and Bear 650, the Bear 650 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the R 12 stands out for performance.

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R 12 vs Bear 650 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12Royal Enfield Bear 650
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 22.50 LakhRs. 3.78 Lakh
Mileage 19.60 kmpl22 kmpl
Engine 1170 cc648 cc
Max power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
Kerb weight 227 Kg216 Kg

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Basic Info BMW R 12 STDRoyal Enfield Bear 650 Broadwalk White
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Brand Name BMW Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 3.78 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Royal Enfield Bear 650 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Aluminium cast wheels Spoke
ABS Single Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 61,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 10,355 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,627 R 12 Insurance Rs. 23,773 Bear 650 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
2
Claimed Top Speed
203 kmph
165 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Inline Twin Cylinder, 4 Stroke, SOHC
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
648 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm
Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
56.5 Nm @ 5150 rpm
Bore
101 mm
78 mm
Stroke
73 mm
67.8 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital Spark Ignition
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
9.5:1

Front Brake
Double Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
4 Piston
Not Available
Rear Caliper
2 Piston
Not Available

Mileage (Overall)
19.60 kmpl
22 kmpl
Average Speed
Yes
Yes
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, Travel - 90 mm
Upside Down Telescopic Fork 43 mm, Front Wheel Travel 130 mm
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
Twin Shock, Rear Wheel Travel 115 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
42 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
42 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-100/90-19, Rear :-150/80-16
Front :-100/90 - 19, Rear :-140/80 - 17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Make
Not Available
MRF
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Aluminium cast wheels
Spoke

Seat height
753 mm
830 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.5 L
2.7 L
Gross Weight
430 kg
400 kg
Engine Oil Capacity
Not Available
3.9 L
Length*Width*Height
2200*830*1110 mm3
2180*855*1160 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1460 mm
Length
2200 mm
2180 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
184 mm
Height
1110 mm
1160 mm
Width
830 mm
855 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
13.7 L
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
216 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
270 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

Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame
Digital Display Type
Not Available
TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Vehicle Location Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
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
Night Mode, Media Controls
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Scrambler Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
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
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
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
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
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

1st Service
Not Available
500 Kms/45 Days
2nd Service
Not Available
5000 Kms/180 Days
3rd Service
Not Available
10000 Kms/365 Days
4th Service
Not Available
15000 Kms/550 days

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years
3 Years or 40,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
3
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
40000
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Which bike is cheaper BMW R 12 vs Royal Enfield Bear 650?
The Royal Enfield Bear 650 is cheaper than BMW R 12 by ₹18.72 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 vs Royal Enfield Bear 650?
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 Broadwalk White version, 648 cc Petrol engine of Bear 650 produces 47.4 PS @ 7150 rpm of power and 56.5 Nm @ 5150 rpm of torque

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