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BMW R 12 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

BMW R 12
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS

BMW Motorrad

R 12

From ₹22.5 Lakh

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Triumph

Speed Triple 1200 RS

From ₹21.76 Lakh

Full Speed Triple 1200 RS page Change
BMW R 12Standard · ₹22.5 Lakh
Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RSSpeed Triple 1200 RS · ₹21.76 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price R 12: ₹22.5 Lakh Speed Triple 1200 RS: ₹21.76 Lakh (ahead) Speed Triple 1200 RS ₹74,100 cheaper
Braking R 12: Cornering ABS (ahead) Speed Triple 1200 RS: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage R 12: ~19.6 kmpl (ahead) Speed Triple 1200 RS: 18 kmpl Claimed
Power R 12: 95 PS Speed Triple 1200 RS: 180 PS (ahead) Torque 110 vs 128 Nm
Weight R 12: 227 kg Speed Triple 1200 RS: 199 kg Seat height 754 vs 830 mm
Versions R 12: 2 Speed Triple 1200 RS: 2

Pick the R 12 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
₹22.5 Lakh
₹21.76 Lakh
On-road in
₹24.83 Lakh
₹24.02 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹41,724 a month
₹40,359 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
95 PS
180 PS
Torque
110 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 optimized for cruisers)
Dual Channel ABS, switchable
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear; Spoke wheels optional)
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
Front Tyre Size
100/90-19 Tubeless
120/70-17
Rear Tyre Size
150/80-16 Tubeless
190/55-17
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
45 mm USD Inverted Telescopic Fork (90 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, 90 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
1520 mm
1,445 mm
Ground Clearance
140 mm
165 mm

Dimensions

Length
2200 mm
Not listed
Width
830 mm
825 mm
Height
1110 mm
1,059 mm
Seat Height
754 mm
830 mm
Kerb Weight
227 kg
199 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.0 L (Steel teardrop tank, Reserve: 3.5 L)
15.5 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Analogue circular speedometer with integrated LCD display (Micro-TFT optional)
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
2 Modes (Roll, Rock)
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
Single-piece low-slung cruiser saddle seat
Stepped pillion seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
2 versions
Price range
₹22.5 Lakh – ₹24.65 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₹22.5 Lakh Speed Triple 1200 RX Limited Edition₹23.07 Lakh Speed Triple 1200 RS ₹56,900 more

On-road price by city

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

CityR 12Speed Triple 1200 RSGap
Mumbai₹25.73 Lakh₹24.89 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹84,252 less
Pune₹25.73 Lakh₹24.89 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹84,252 less
New Delhi₹24.83 Lakh₹24.02 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹81,288 less
Bengaluru₹27.08 Lakh₹26.2 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹88,698 less
Chennai₹25.73 Lakh₹24.89 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹84,252 less
Hyderabad₹27.08 Lakh₹26.2 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹88,698 less
Ahmedabad₹24.38 Lakh₹23.59 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹79,806 less
Kolkata₹25.28 Lakh₹24.46 LakhSpeed Triple 1200 RS ₹82,770 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 Speed Triple 1200 RS?

The Speed Triple 1200 RS, by ₹74,100 on the versions compared here: R 12 Standard at ₹22.5 Lakh against Speed Triple 1200 RS Speed Triple 1200 RS at ₹21.76 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹24.83 Lakh against ₹24.02 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The R 12 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 Standard makes 95 PS and 110 Nm and the Speed Triple 1200 RS Speed Triple 1200 RS makes 180 PS and 128 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹41,724 a month for the R 12 and ₹40,359 for the Speed Triple 1200 RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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