BMW R 12 vs Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

BMW Motorrad

R 12

From ₹22.5 Lakh

R 12 version

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Ducati

Hypermotard 698 Mono

From ₹17.99 Lakh

Hypermotard 698 Mono version

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BMW R 12Standard · ₹22.5 Lakh

Only differences

Ducati Hypermotard 698 MonoHypermotard 698 Mono RVE · ₹19.08 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price R 12: ₹22.5 Lakh Hypermotard 698 Mono: ₹19.08 Lakh (ahead) Hypermotard 698 Mono ₹3.42 lakh cheaper

Braking R 12: Cornering ABS Hypermotard 698 Mono: Cornering ABS

Mileage R 12: ~19.6 kmpl Hypermotard 698 Mono: Not published Claimed

Power R 12: 95 PS (ahead) Hypermotard 698 Mono: 77.5 hp Torque 110 vs 63 Nm

Weight R 12: 227 kg Hypermotard 698 Mono: 159 kg Seat height 754 vs 904 mm

Versions R 12: 2 Hypermotard 698 Mono: 2

Pick the R 12 for more power.

Pick the Hypermotard 698 Mono for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 3)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹22.5 Lakh

₹19.08 Lakh

On-road in

₹24.83 Lakh

₹21.08 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹41,724 a month

₹35,421 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

95 PS

77.5 hp

Torque

110 Nm

63 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

~19.6 kmpl

Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

1,170 cc

659 cc

Engine Type

Air / Oil-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Superquadro Mono, Single Cylinder, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Desmodromic Timing, Liquid-Cooled, Dual Balance Shafts

Bore x Stroke

101.0 mm x 73.0 mm

116 mm x 62.4 mm

Compression Ratio

12.0:1

13.1:1

Cooling

Air / Oil Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual with helical gear teeth

6-Speed Manual

Clutch

Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

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

Single Disc, 330 mm aluminium flange disc, Brembo M4.32 radial 4-piston caliper, radial master cylinder

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

Single Disc, 245 mm, 1-piston floating caliper

ABS/CBS Type

BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (Cornering ABS optimized for cruisers)

Bosch Cornering ABS with 4 levels, including Slide-by-Brake on level 2 and 3

Wheel Type

Cast Aluminium Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear; Spoke wheels optional)

5-Spoke Alloy Wheels, 17-inch front and rear

Front Tyre Size

100/90-19 Tubeless

120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV)

Rear Tyre Size

150/80-16 Tubeless

160/60 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

45 mm USD Inverted Telescopic Fork (90 mm travel)

45 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable lightweight aluminium USD fork, 215mm wheel travel

Rear Suspension

BMW Motorrad Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with central shock, 90 mm travel)

Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock, 240mm wheel travel, aluminium double-sided swingarm

Frame Type

Tubular steel spaceframe with bolted-on rear subframe

Tubular Steel Trellis Frame with variable thickness

Wheelbase (mm)

1520 mm

1,443 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

140 mm

235 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2200 mm

2,165 mm

Width (mm)

830 mm

922 mm

Height (mm)

1110 mm

1,360 mm

Seat Height (mm)

754 mm

904 mm, low seat and lowering link option down to 864 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

227 kg

159 kg (151 kg dry weight without fuel)

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

14.0 L (Steel teardrop tank, Reserve: 3.5 L)

12 litres, 2.4 litres reserve

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Analogue circular speedometer with integrated LCD display (Micro-TFT optional)

3.8-inch IBN, Improved Black Nematic, LCD Display with white text on black background

Bluetooth Connectivity

Optional (via BMW Motorrad Connected)

Bluetooth Module / Ducati Multimedia System, DMS optional

Navigation

Optional (via Connected App)

Optional, turn-by-turn via app

USB Charging

Yes (USB-C & 12V Socket standard)

Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

2 Modes (Roll, Rock)

Sport, Road, Urban, Wet

Traction Control

Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC & Engine Drag Torque MSR)

Ducati Traction Control (DTC), 4 levels

Quickshifter

Optional (Shift Assistant Pro)

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down, standard on RVE, optional accessory on standard Mono

Cruise Control

Optional (Cruise Control)

Not Available

Additional Electronic Aids

Not listed

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) with Wheelie Assist, Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Power Launch (DPL)

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Headlamp with Headlight Pro (Cornering light)

LED projector headlamp with LED DRL

Taillight

Full LED integrated into rear indicators

Full LED

Turn Indicators

Full LED (Auto-cancelling)

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Single-piece low-slung cruiser saddle seat

Narrow flat supermoto single-piece seat

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

2 versions

Price range

₹22.5 Lakh – ₹24.65 Lakh

₹17.99 Lakh – ₹19.08 Lakh

Colours

3 colours

2 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₹22.5 Lakh Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE₹19.08 Lakh Hypermotard 698 Mono ₹3.42 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

R 12 Standard against Hypermotard 698 Mono Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE

City	R 12	Hypermotard 698 Mono	Gap
Mumbai	₹25.73 Lakh	₹21.85 Lakh	Hypermotard 698 Mono ₹3.89 lakh less
Pune	₹25.73 Lakh	₹21.85 Lakh	Hypermotard 698 Mono ₹3.89 lakh less
New Delhi	₹24.83 Lakh	₹21.08 Lakh	Hypermotard 698 Mono ₹3.75 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹27.08 Lakh	₹22.99 Lakh	Hypermotard 698 Mono ₹4.09 lakh less
Chennai	₹25.73 Lakh	₹21.85 Lakh	Hypermotard 698 Mono ₹3.89 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹27.08 Lakh	₹22.99 Lakh	Hypermotard 698 Mono ₹4.09 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 or the Hypermotard 698 Mono?

The Hypermotard 698 Mono, by ₹3.42 lakh on the versions compared here: R 12 Standard at ₹22.5 Lakh against Hypermotard 698 Mono Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE at ₹19.08 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹24.83 Lakh against ₹21.08 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The R 12 Standard makes 95 PS and 110 Nm and the Hypermotard 698 Mono Hypermotard 698 Mono RVE makes 77.5 hp and 63 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹41,724 a month for the R 12 and ₹35,421 for the Hypermotard 698 Mono, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.