BMW R 12 vs Triumph Bonneville T120

Last Updated: September 15, 2026

Triumph Bonneville T120 price starts at Rs. 12.17 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.33 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 Bonneville T120 delivers 21.27 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 12 uses a 1170cc engine producing 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm and the Bonneville T120 a 1200cc engine producing 80 PS @ 6550 rpm. If you're deciding between the R 12 and Bonneville T120, the R 12 is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight, while the Bonneville T120 stands out for affordability and mileage.

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R 12 vs Bonneville T120 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 12Triumph Bonneville T120
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 22.50 LakhRs. 12.17 Lakh
Mileage 19.60 kmpl21.27 kmpl
Engine 1170 cc1200 cc
Max power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm80 PS @ 6550 rpm
Kerb weight 227 Kg236 Kg

R 12 vs Bonneville T120 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 12 STDTriumph Bonneville T120 STD
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Brand Name BMW Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 22.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 12.17 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Max Power 96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm 80 PS @ 6550 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
BMW R 12 Colors
Triumph Bonneville T120 Colors
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm Front :-457.2 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 Analogue
EMI
Rs. 61,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 33,321 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 50,627 R 12 Insurance Rs. 35,573 Bonneville T120 Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
203 kmph
190 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Liquid cooled, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° crank angle parallel twin
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
1200 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
80 PS @ 6550 rpm
Max Torque
110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
105 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Bore
101 mm
97.6 mm
Stroke
73 mm
80 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
10.0:1

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

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

Suspension-Front
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, Travel - 90 mm
Ø41mm cartridge forks
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 RSU’s, with pre-load adjustment

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 :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70-17
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Aluminium cast wheels
Spoke

Dry Weight
Not Available
217 kg
Seat height
753 mm
790 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
2170*780*1100 mm3
Wheelbase
1520 mm
1450 mm
Length
2200 mm
2170 mm
Height
1110 mm
1100 mm
Width
830 mm
780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
227 Kg
236 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
310 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
265 mm
255 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
Not Available
No
Battery Capacity
12V / 14AH
Not Available

Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
Tubular steel, with twin cradles
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
Not Available
Riding Modes
Yes
Rain,Road
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
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
System - Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection, Exhaust - Chromed 2 into 2 exhaust system with twin chrome silencers, Swingarm - Twin sided fabrication, Rake - 25.5º, Trail - 105.2 mm
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Single Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
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
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air & Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Ignition
Yes
Not Available
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Quick Shifter
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Not Available

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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Which bike is cheaper BMW R 12 vs Triumph Bonneville T120?
The Triumph Bonneville T120 is cheaper than BMW R 12 by ₹10.33 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 12 vs Triumph Bonneville T120?
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, 1200 cc Petrol engine of Bonneville T120 produces 80 PS @ 6550 rpm of power and 105 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque

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