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BMW R 12 nineT vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

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

BMW R 12 nineT
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

BMW Motorrad

R 12 nineT

From ₹23.5 Lakh

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Triumph

Speed Triple 1200 RS

From ₹21.76 Lakh

Full Speed Triple 1200 RS page Change
BMW R 12 nineTStandard · ₹23.5 Lakh
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RSSpeed Triple 1200 RS · ₹21.76 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price R 12 nineT: ₹23.5 Lakh Speed Triple 1200 RS: ₹21.76 Lakh (ahead) Speed Triple 1200 RS ₹1.74 lakh cheaper
Braking R 12 nineT: Cornering ABS (ahead) Speed Triple 1200 RS: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage R 12 nineT: ~19.6 kmpl (ahead) Speed Triple 1200 RS: 18 kmpl Claimed
Power R 12 nineT: 109 PS Speed Triple 1200 RS: 180 PS (ahead) Torque 115 vs 128 Nm
Weight R 12 nineT: 220 kg Speed Triple 1200 RS: 199 kg Seat height 795 vs 830 mm
Versions R 12 nineT: 2 Speed Triple 1200 RS: 2

Pick the R 12 nineT for cornering abs and better claimed mileage.

Pick the Speed Triple 1200 RS for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹23.5 Lakh
₹21.76 Lakh
On-road in
₹25.93 Lakh
₹24.02 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹68,902 a month
₹63,827 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
109 PS
180 PS
Torque
115 Nm
128 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
~19.6 kmpl
18 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
1,170 cc
1,160 cc
Engine Type
Air / Oil-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Liquid-cooled, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 12-valve
Bore x Stroke
101.0 mm x 73.0 mm
90 mm x 60.8 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
13.2:1
Cooling
Air / Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual with helical gear teeth
6-speed manual
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Assist and slipper 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
Double disc, 320 mm
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
Disc, 220 mm
ABS/CBS Type
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (Cornering ABS)
Dual Channel ABS, switchable
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Wheels (17-inch Front & Rear; Option 719 Classic Spoke optional)
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
120/70-ZR17 Tubeless
120/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
180/55-ZR17 Tubeless
190/55-17
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
45 mm USD Inverted Telescopic Fork, fully adjustable (preload, compression, rebound), 120 mm travel
Ohlins 43mm fully adjustable USD forks, semi-active electronic damping, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension
BMW Motorrad Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with central shock, 120 mm travel)
Ohlins monoshock RSU with linkage, semi-active electronic damping, 120mm travel
Frame Type
Tubular steel spaceframe with bolted-on rear subframe
Aluminium twin spar, bolt-on aluminium rear subframe
Wheelbase
1511 mm
1,445 mm
Ground Clearance
150 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
2130 mm
Not listed
Width
870 mm
825 mm
Height
1070 mm
1,059 mm
Seat Height
795 mm
830 mm
Kerb Weight
220 kg
199 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.0 L (Aluminium sculpted fuel tank, Reserve: 3.5 L)
15.5 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Twin circular analogue instruments for Speed & RPM with integrated digital displays
Digital, 5-inch TFT
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (via BMW Motorrad Connected)
Not listed
Navigation
Optional (via Connected App)
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C & 12V Socket standard)
Not listed
Bluetooth/Navigation
Not listed
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 Modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic)
Sport, Road, Rain, Track, Rider
Traction Control
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC & Engine Drag Torque MSR)
Yes, 4-level
Quickshifter
Optional (Shift Assistant Pro)
Yes
Cruise Control
Optional (Cruise Control)
Available
Keyless Ignition
Not listed
Yes

Lights

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

Seat & Storage

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

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹23.5 Lakh – ₹25.25 Lakh
₹21.76 Lakh – ₹23.07 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
3 colours

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 Speed Triple 1200 RX Limited Edition₹23.07 Lakh Speed Triple 1200 RS ₹43,100 less

On-road price by city

R 12 nineT Standard against Speed Triple 1200 RS Speed Triple 1200 RS

CityR 12 nineTSpeed Triple 1200 RSGap
Mumbai₹26.87 Lakh₹24.89 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹1.98 lakh less
Pune₹26.87 Lakh₹24.89 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹1.98 lakh less
New Delhi₹25.93 Lakh₹24.02 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹1.91 lakh less
Bengaluru₹28.28 Lakh₹26.2 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹2.08 lakh less
Chennai₹26.87 Lakh₹24.89 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹1.98 lakh less
Hyderabad₹28.28 Lakh₹26.2 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹2.08 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹25.46 Lakh₹23.59 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹1.88 lakh less
Kolkata₹26.4 Lakh₹24.46 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹1.94 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 Speed Triple 1200 RS?

The Speed Triple 1200 RS, by ₹1.74 lakh on the versions compared here: R 12 nineT Standard at ₹23.5 Lakh against Speed Triple 1200 RS Speed Triple 1200 RS at ₹21.76 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹25.93 Lakh against ₹24.02 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The R 12 nineT claims ~19.6 kmpl against 18 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The R 12 nineT Standard makes 109 PS and 115 Nm and the Speed Triple 1200 RS Speed Triple 1200 RS makes 180 PS and 128 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹68,902 a month for the R 12 nineT and ₹63,827 for the Speed Triple 1200 RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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