BMW R 12 vs Suzuki Hayabusa

Last Updated: August 1, 2026

Suzuki Hayabusa price starts at Rs. 18.06 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.94 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW R 12, priced at Rs. 22.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the R 12 offers a claimed 19.60 kmpl, while the Hayabusa delivers 17 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 12 uses a 1170cc engine producing 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Hayabusa a 1340cc engine producing 190 PS @ 9700 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 12 and Hayabusa, the R 12 is the better pick for mileage and a lighter kerb weight, while the Hayabusa stands out for affordability and performance.

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R 12 vs Hayabusa Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12Suzuki Hayabusa
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 22.00 LakhRs. 18.06 Lakh
Mileage 19.60 kmpl17 kmpl
Engine 1170 cc1340 cc
Max power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm190 PS @ 9700 rpm
Kerb weight 227 Kg266 Kg

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Basic Info BMW R 12 STDSuzuki Hayabusa STD
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Brand Name BMW Suzuki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 18.06 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine 4-Stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC,in-line four
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm 190 PS @ 9700 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Suzuki Hayabusa Colors
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 Analogue
EMI
Rs. 60,235 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 49,451 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 49,898 R 12 Insurance Rs. 44,158 Hayabusa Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
203 kmph
300 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
Not Available
E20
Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
4-Stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC,in-line four
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
1340 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
190 PS @ 9700 rpm
Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
150 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Bore
101 mm
81 mm
Stroke
73 mm
65 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
4
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)
Compression Ratio
12.0 :1
12.5 : 1

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

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

Suspension-Front
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, Travel - 90 mm
Inverted Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped
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
Link Type, Coil Spring, Oil Damped

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
42 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
42 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 :-120/70-17,Rear :-190/50-17
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
800 mm
Load carrying capacity
202 kg
Not Available
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.5 L
3 L
Gross Weight
430 kg
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2200*830*1110 mm3
2180*735*1165 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1480 mm
Length
2200 mm
2180 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
125 mm
Height
1110 mm
1165 mm
Width
830 mm
735 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
20 L
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
266 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
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
Not Available
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes
Pilot Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Power Modes
Not Available
Yes

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
Twin-Spar Aluminum 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
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
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
Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Engine Brake Control system, Slope Dependent Control System, Motion Track Brake System, Active Speed Limiter
Windscreen
Not Available
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Not Available
Yes
Launch Control
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Super Bikes, Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
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
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000
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BMW R 12 Vs Suzuki Hayabusa FAQs

Which bike is cheaper BMW R 12 vs Suzuki Hayabusa?
The Suzuki Hayabusa is cheaper than BMW R 12 by ₹3.94 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 vs Suzuki Hayabusa?
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, 1340 cc Petrol engine of Hayabusa produces 190 PS @ 9700 rpm of power and 150 Nm @ 7000 rpm of torque

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