BMW R 1200 RS vs Indian FTR

Last Updated: July 29, 2026

BMW R 1200 RS price starts at Rs. 16.55 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.83 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Indian FTR, priced at Rs. 19.38 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the R 1200 RS offers a claimed 16 kmpl, while the FTR delivers 18 kmpl. On the performance front, the R 1200 RS uses a 1170cc engine producing 125 PS @ 7750 rpm and the FTR a 1203cc engine producing 124.7 PS. If you're deciding between the R 1200 RS and FTR, the R 1200 RS is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the FTR stands out for mileage.

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R 1200 RS vs FTR Comparison Summary

Specification BMW R 1200 RSIndian FTR
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 16.55 LakhRs. 19.38 Lakh
Mileage 16 kmpl18 kmpl
Engine 1170 cc1203 cc
Max power 125 PS @ 7750 rpm124.7 PS
Kerb weight Not Available233 Kg

R 1200 RS vs FTR Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW R 1200 RS Dynamic PlusIndian FTR Black Smoke
Rating
1 review
2 reviews
Brand Name BMW Indian
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 16.55 Lakh Rs. 19.38 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Flat Twin Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC Liquid Cooled V-Twin
Max Power 125 PS @ 7750 rpm 124.7 PS
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Indian FTR Colors
Mileage (ARAI) 16 kmpl 18 kmpl
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Cast aluminium Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI Not Available
Rs. 53,072 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 46,085 FTR Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Claimed Top Speed
Not Available
147 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
Not Available
bs6.2
Engine Type
Flat Twin Engine, 4-Stroke, DOHC
Liquid Cooled V-Twin
Engine Displacement
1170 cc
1203 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
125 PS @ 7750 rpm
124.7 PS
Max Torque
125 Nm @ 6500 rpm
120 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Emission Type
bs4
Not Available
Bore
101 mm
102 mm
Stroke
73 mm
73.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Shaft Drive
Belt Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
Not Available
Fuel System
Not Available
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
12.5:1
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available

Front Brake
Not Available
Double Disc
Rear Brake
Not Available
Disc

Mileage (Overall)
Not Available
18 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
16 kmpl
18 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
3.4s
Not Available
Load Capacity
214 kg
Not Available
Fuel Reserve
4 L
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm
ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Inverted Telescopic Cartidge Fork / 120mm
Chassis
Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine
Not Available
Frame
Not Available
Tubular trellis style
Suspension-Rear
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping ad
ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Piggyback IFP / 120mm

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-ZR17 Rear :-180/55-ZR17
Front :-120/70-R17, Rear :- 150/70-R17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Cast aluminium
Alloy

Dry Weight
214 kg
218 kg
Seat height
Not Available
780 mm
Gross Weight
Not Available
430 Kg
Length*Width*Height
2202*925*1250
2223*830*1295 mm3
Wheelbase
1527 mm
1525 mm
Length
2202 mm
2223 mm
Ground Clearance
Not Available
165 mm
Height
820 mm
Not Available
Width
925 mm
830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 L
13 L
Kerb Weight
Not Available
233 Kg
Total Weight
450 kg
Not Available
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
320 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
276 mm
260 mm

Battery Type
MF
Not Available
Headlight
Not Available
LED
LED Tail Lights
Yes
Not Available
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
Not Available
Alternator
508 W
Not Available

Frame Type
Not Available
Tubular trellis style
Trip Meter
Not Available
Digital
Navigation assist
Not Available
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Rain
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Not Available
Exhaust - Akrapovic 2-into-1-into-2
ABS Type
Not Available
Dual Channel
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Tourer Bikes
Sports Naked Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Not Available
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Not Available
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
Not Available
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Stepup Seat
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Footrest
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air and Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Console
Analogue and Digital
Not Available
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Not Available
Yes
Mobile Connectivity
No
Not Available

Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available
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Which bike is best between BMW R 1200 RS vs Indian FTR?
BMW R 1200 RS has out rated Indian FTR on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper BMW R 1200 RS vs Indian FTR?
The BMW R 1200 RS is cheaper than Indian FTR by ₹2.83 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance BMW R 1200 RS vs Indian FTR?
For the Dynamic Plus version, 1170 cc Petrol engine of R 1200 RS produces 125 PS @ 7750 rpm of power and 125 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Black Smoke version, 1203 cc Petrol engine of FTR produces 124.7 PS of power and 120 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW R 1200 RS has better performance.

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