BMW R 12Standard · ₹22.5 Lakh
Norton ManxManx (Base, Mid and Top trims, prices not announced)What's different
On the versions picked above
Braking
R 12: Cornering ABS
Manx: Cornering ABS
Mileage
R 12: ~19.6 kmpl
Manx: Not published
Claimed
Power
R 12: 95 PS
Manx: 206 bhp (ahead)
Torque 110 vs 130 Nm
Versions
R 12: 2 (ahead)
Manx: 1
Pick the R 12 for more versions.
Pick the Manx for more power.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹22.5 Lakh
Not listed
On-road in
₹24.83 Lakh
Not listed
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹41,724 a month
Not listed
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
95 PS
206 bhp
Torque
110 Nm
130 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
~19.6 kmpl
Not published
Vehicle Details
Brand
Not listed
Norton Motorcycles (owned by TVS Motor Company)
Model
Not listed
Manx
Body Type
Not listed
Naked street motorcycle
Launch Status (India)
Not listed
Upcoming, not priced; Norton India shows a waitlist and enquiry only
Expected Launch
Not listed
February 2027, tentative (BikeWale estimate)
Expected Price
Not listed
Rs 20,00,000 to Rs 25,00,000 (BikeWale estimate)
Revealed
Not listed
EICMA 2025, alongside the Manx R, Atlas and Atlas GT
Bodywork
Not listed
Carbon fibre body panels (Norton; trim fitment not stated)
Riding Position
Not listed
Upright
Engine & Transmission
Displacement
1,170 cc
1200 cc
Engine Type
Air / Oil-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
72 degree V4, phased-pulse firing order
Bore x Stroke
101.0 mm x 73.0 mm
Not listed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not listed
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)
Not listed
Cylinders
Not listed
4
Final Drive
Not listed
Chain
Quickshifter
Not listed
Yes
Riding Modes
Not listed
Customisable and pre-set modes
Exhaust
Not listed
Under-slung
Emission Standard
Not listed
BS6 Phase 2B
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol
Brakes & Wheels
Front Brake Type & Diameter
Dual Disc, 310 mm floating discs, Brembo 4-piston radial monobloc calipers
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (Cornering ABS optimized for cruisers)
Not listed
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear; Spoke wheels optional)
Not listed
Front Tyre Size
100/90-19 Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
150/80-16 Tubeless
Not listed
Front Brake
Not listed
Disc, 330 mm, Brembo Hypure calipers
Rear Brake
Not listed
Disc, 245 mm
ABS
Not listed
Cornering ABS
Wheels
Not listed
Carbon fibre wheels (Norton; trim fitment not stated)
Wheel Size
Not listed
17 inch front and rear
Tyre Size
Not listed
Front 120/70 ZR17, rear 200/55 ZR17
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless
Suspension & Chassis
Front Suspension
45 mm USD Inverted Telescopic Fork (90 mm travel)
Not listed
Rear Suspension
BMW Motorrad Paralever (Cast aluminium single-sided swingarm with central shock, 90 mm travel)
Not listed
Frame Type
Tubular steel spaceframe with bolted-on rear subframe
Not listed
Wheelbase
1520 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
140 mm
Not listed
Frame
Not listed
Cast frame
Suspension
Not listed
Marzocchi semi-active, adjusts damping in real time
Swingarm
Not listed
Single-sided
Dimensions
Length
2200 mm
Not listed
Width
830 mm
Not listed
Height
1110 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
754 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
227 kg
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.0 L (Steel teardrop tank, Reserve: 3.5 L)
Not listed
Instrument Cluster
Display Type
Analogue circular speedometer with integrated LCD display (Micro-TFT optional)
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Optional (via BMW Motorrad Connected)
Not listed
Navigation
Optional (via Connected App)
Yes
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C & 12V Socket standard)
Not listed
Display
Not listed
8 inch TFT touchscreen
Connectivity
Not listed
Bluetooth calling, media control and smart device sync
Gear Indicator
Not listed
Yes, with smart gear prompts
Switchgear
Not listed
Tactile switch cubes
Safety & Convenience
Riding Modes
2 Modes (Roll, Rock)
Not listed
Traction Control
Yes (Dynamic Traction Control DTC & Engine Drag Torque MSR)
Yes
Quickshifter
Optional (Shift Assistant Pro)
Not listed
Cruise Control
Optional (Cruise Control)
Cornering cruise control
Wheelie Control
Not listed
Yes
Slide Control
Not listed
Yes
Engine Braking Control
Not listed
Yes
Keyless Access
Not listed
Yes
Lights
Headlight
Full LED Headlamp with Headlight Pro (Cornering light)
LED, 30 individually controlled LEDs
Taillight
Full LED integrated into rear indicators
Not listed
Turn Indicators
Full LED (Auto-cancelling)
Not listed
DRL
Not listed
Integrated in headlight
Light Sequence
Not listed
Start-up and shut-down sequence in headlight and taillight
Seat & Storage
Seat Type
Single-piece low-slung cruiser saddle seat
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
No
Choice
Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹22.5 Lakh – ₹24.65 Lakh
₹20 Lakh – ₹25 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
6 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 Manx (Base, Mid and Top trims, prices not announced)Price not announced Manx ₹22.50 lakh less Option 719₹24.65 Lakh Manx (Base, Mid and Top trims, prices not announced)Price not announced Manx ₹24.65 lakh lessCommon questions
Which is more powerful?
The R 12 Standard makes 95 PS and 110 Nm and the Manx Manx (Base, Mid and Top trims, prices not announced) makes 206 bhp and 130 Nm.
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