BMW F 900 GS vs BMW R 12

Should you buy BMW F 900 GS or BMW R 12 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. BMW F 900 GS price in is Rs 16,00,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 12 price in is Rs 22,00,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the F 900 GS makes 104.6 PS and 93 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of R 12 stand at 96.31 PS and 110 Nm respectively. BMW offers the F 900 GS in 4 colours whereas the BMW R 12 comes in 3 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, R 12 scores 4.0 whereas the BMW F 900 GS tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 2 user reviews..The BMW F 900 GS Mileage is around 22 kmpl, while the BMW R 12 Mileage is around 19.60 kmpl.

F 900 GS vs R 12

Key Highlights	F 900 GS	R 12
Mileage (Overall)	22 kmpl	19.60 kmpl
Max Power	104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
Body Type	Sports Tourer Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Water-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, Four-Stroke Engine With Four Cam-Operated Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts And Dry-Sump Lubrication	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine

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Basic Information	BMW F 900 GS	BMW R 12
On-Road Price	Rs.17,70,948* Onwards	Rs.24,28,364* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	22 kmpl	19.60 kmpl
Max Power	104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on BMW F 900 GS Reviews	4.0 Based on BMW R 12 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Tourer Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 48,491 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 66,483 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.42,948 F 900 GS Insurance	Rs.52,364 R 12 Insurance
Colours	GS TrophyPassionView All Colours	Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

BMW F 900 GS

BMW R 12

On-Road Price

Rs.17,70,948* Onwards

Rs.24,28,364* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

22 kmpl

19.60 kmpl

Max Power

104.6 PS @ 8500 rpm

96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on BMW F 900 GS Reviews

4.0

Based on BMW R 12 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Tourer Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 48,491

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 66,483

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.42,948
F 900 GS Insurance

Rs.52,364
R 12 Insurance

Colours

GS TrophyPassionView All Colours

Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Water-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, Four-Stroke Engine With Four Cam-Operated Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts And Dry-Sump Lubrication	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Displacement	895 cc	1170 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air & Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	-	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	86 mm	101 mm
Stroke	77 mm	73 mm
Compression Ratio	13.1 : 1	12.0 :1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	93 Nm @ 6750 rpm	110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Water-Cooled, 2-Cylinder, Four-Stroke Engine With Four Cam-Operated Valves Per Cylinder, Two Overhead Camshafts And Dry-Sump Lubrication

2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine

Displacement

895 cc

1170 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Air & Oil Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Keyless Ignition	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	-	Single
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Rain,Road	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Yes	Yes
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	ABS Pro, Multi Controller, On Board Computer, Tyre Pressure Control	Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Rain,Road

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	22 kmpl	19.60 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	200 kmph	203 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

22 kmpl

19.60 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

200 kmph

203 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 L	14 L
Width	943 mm	830 mm
Length	2270 mm	2200 mm
Height	1393 mm	1110 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	4 L	3.5 L
Wheelbase	-	1520 mm
Kerb Weight	226 kg	227 kg
Gross Weight	445 kg	430 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	202 kg
Seat height	870 mm	753 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 L

14 L

Width

943 mm

830 mm

Length

2270 mm

2200 mm

Height

1393 mm

1110 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	Yes
Alternator	Permanent magnet alternator with 416 W	Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	305 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Size	265 mm	265 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32 psi	36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42 psi	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

305 mm

310 mm

Rear Brake Size

265 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

32 psi

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction	Tubular space frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Bridge-type frame, steel shell construction

Tubular space frame

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User Reviews of Comparison

F 900 GS
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S
sandhu on Aug 11, 2025
4.3
Bmw 900 gsa adventure
Best bike for adventure at range of 15-18 lakh other bike do not offer much features bt this bike do ,, and bike is so powerful it do not feel uncomfortable at all,, bike have many features like heated grips cruise mode which very useful for plain and straight path for long distance, it can be good starting adventure bike for beginning of superbike.
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ig on Dec 09, 2024
4.7
Best bike to purchase
Great experience and very good comfort and good in off road .Its road presence and look also very good if you take this to off road trips its was very perfect and comfortable bike to go with i feel if there bmw make the best off road bikes and whit good maintenance
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hemanth on Oct 28, 2024
4.0
Beautiful bike
Banger bike next level performance with retro looks, best in the segment and loved my every age group, nice and beautiful.
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FAQs on BMW F 900 GS and BMW R 12

Q) Which bike is better BMW F 900 GS or BMW R 12?

A) As per our average user rating, BMW F 900 GS has a score of 4.5/5 while BMW R 12 has rate of 4.0 /5.

Q) Which bike among BMW F 900 GS and BMW R 12 is cheaper?

A) BMW F 900 GS price starts at Rs 16,00,000 & BMW R 12 price starts at Rs 22,00,000 in Delhi . BMW F 900 GS is cheaper between these.

BMW F 900 GS vs BMW R 12

F 900 GS vs R 12