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BMW R 12 nineT vs Ducati Streetfighter V4

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW R 12 nineT
Ducati Streetfighter V4

BMW Motorrad

R 12 nineT

From ₹23.5 Lakh

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Ducati

Streetfighter V4

From ₹29.26 Lakh

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BMW R 12 nineTStandard · ₹23.5 Lakh
Ducati Streetfighter V4Streetfighter V4 · ₹29.26 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price R 12 nineT: ₹23.5 Lakh (ahead) Streetfighter V4: ₹29.26 Lakh R 12 nineT ₹5.76 lakh cheaper
Braking R 12 nineT: Cornering ABS Streetfighter V4: Cornering ABS
Mileage R 12 nineT: ~19.6 kmpl Streetfighter V4: Not published Claimed
Power R 12 nineT: 109 PS Streetfighter V4: 214 PS (ahead) Torque 115 vs 120 Nm
Weight R 12 nineT: 220 kg Streetfighter V4: 201 kg Seat height 795 vs 845 mm
Versions R 12 nineT: 2 Streetfighter V4: 2

Pick the R 12 nineT for the lower price.

Pick the Streetfighter V4 for more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹23.5 Lakh
₹29.26 Lakh
On-road in
₹25.93 Lakh
₹32.25 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹68,902 a month
₹85,690 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
109 PS
214 PS
Torque
115 Nm
120 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
~19.6 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,170 cc
1,103 cc
Engine Type
Air / Oil-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Desmosedici Stradale 90-Degree V4, Counter-Rotating Crankshaft, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled
Bore x Stroke
101.0 mm x 73.0 mm
81 mm x 53.5 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
14.0:1
Cooling
Air / Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual with helical gear teeth
6-Speed Manual
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Drive Type
Cardan Shaft Drive (Bevel gear drive ratio 2.91:1)
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 310 mm floating discs, Brembo 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
Dual Disc, 330 mm semi-floating discs, Brembo Monobloc Stylema (M4.30) 4-piston calipers
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
Single Disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (Cornering ABS)
Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, Dual Channel
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Wheels (17-inch Front & Rear; Option 719 Classic Spoke optional)
Cast Aluminium Alloy, base / Marchesini 3-Spoke Forged Aluminium, V4 S
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II / IV Corsa)
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-ZR17 Tubeless
200/60 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II / IV Corsa)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
45 mm USD Inverted Telescopic Fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound), 120 mm travel
Fully adjustable 43 mm Showa BPF fork, Ohlins NIX30 43 mm with Smart EC 2.0 electronic control on V4 S
Rear Suspension
BMW Motorrad Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with central shock, 120 mm travel)
Fully adjustable Sachs unit, Ohlins TTX36 with Smart EC 2.0 on V4 S, aluminium single-sided swingarm
Frame Type
Tubular steel spaceframe with bolted-on rear subframe
Aluminum alloy front frame
Wheelbase
1511 mm
1,488 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
121 mm

Dimensions

Length
2130 mm
2,112 mm
Width
870 mm
888 mm
Height
1070 mm
1,003 mm
Seat Height
795 mm
845 mm
Kerb Weight
220 kg
201 kg, base / 197.5 kg, V4 S
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0 L (Aluminium sculpted fuel tank, Reserve: 3.5 L)
16 litres, 4.5 litres reserve, 17 litres on updated generation

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Twin circular analogue instruments for Speed & RPM with integrated digital displays
5-inch to 6.9-inch Full TFT Color Digital Display with Track EVO mode
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (via BMW Motorrad Connected)
Bluetooth Module / Ducati Multimedia System (DMS)
Navigation
Optional (via Connected App)
Turn-by-turn GPS Navigation
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C & 12V Socket standard)
Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic)
Race, Sport, Road, Wet
Traction Control
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC & Engine Drag Torque MSR)
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2
Quickshifter
Optional (Shift Assistant Pro)
Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down EVO 2
Cruise Control
Optional (Cruise Control)
Not Available
Additional Electronic Aids
Not listed
Biplane winglets, 28kg downforce at 270 km/h, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Power Launch (DPL)

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with Headlight Pro (Cornering light)
Full LED Headlamp with Joker-inspired LED DRL
Taillight
Full LED integrated into rear indicators
Full LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED (Auto-cancelling)
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Two-piece roadster seat / Aluminum rear seat cowl
Dual/Stepped Seat, pillion seat and footpeg kit included
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹23.5 Lakh – ₹25.25 Lakh
₹29.26 Lakh – ₹33.04 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Standard₹23.5 Lakh Streetfighter V4₹29.26 Lakh Streetfighter V4 ₹5.76 lakh more

On-road price by city

R 12 nineT Standard against Streetfighter V4 Streetfighter V4

CityR 12 nineTStreetfighter V4Gap
Mumbai₹26.87 Lakh₹33.42 LakhR 12 nineT ₹6.55 lakh less
Pune₹26.87 Lakh₹33.42 LakhR 12 nineT ₹6.55 lakh less
New Delhi₹25.93 Lakh₹32.25 LakhR 12 nineT ₹6.32 lakh less
Bengaluru₹28.28 Lakh₹35.17 LakhR 12 nineT ₹6.89 lakh less
Chennai₹26.87 Lakh₹33.42 LakhR 12 nineT ₹6.55 lakh less
Hyderabad₹28.28 Lakh₹35.17 LakhR 12 nineT ₹6.89 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹25.46 Lakh₹31.66 LakhR 12 nineT ₹6.20 lakh less
Kolkata₹26.4 Lakh₹32.83 LakhR 12 nineT ₹6.43 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the R 12 nineT or the Streetfighter V4?

The R 12 nineT, by ₹5.76 lakh on the versions compared here: R 12 nineT Standard at ₹23.5 Lakh against Streetfighter V4 Streetfighter V4 at ₹29.26 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹25.93 Lakh against ₹32.25 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The R 12 nineT Standard makes 109 PS and 115 Nm and the Streetfighter V4 Streetfighter V4 makes 214 PS and 120 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹68,902 a month for the R 12 nineT and ₹85,690 for the Streetfighter V4, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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