Ducati Panigale V2 vs BMW R 12

Should you buy Ducati Panigale V2 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. Ducati Panigale V2 price in is Rs 19,51,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 12 price in is Rs 22,00,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Panigale V2 makes 119.6 PS and 93.3 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of R 12 stand at 96.31 PS and 110 Nm respectively. Ducati offers the Panigale V2 in 2 colours whereas the BMW R 12 comes in 3 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, R 12 scores 4.0 .The Ducati Panigale V2 Mileage is around 16.6 kmpl, while the BMW R 12 Mileage is around 19.60 kmpl.

Panigale V2 vs R 12

Key Highlights	Panigale V2	R 12
Mileage (Overall)	16.6 kmpl	19.60 kmpl
Max Power	119.6 PS @ 10750 rpm	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
Body Type	Super Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	90° V2, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Intake Variable Valves Timing System, Liquid Cooled	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine

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Basic Information	Ducati Panigale V2	BMW R 12
On-Road Price	Rs.21,55,537* Onwards	Rs.24,28,364* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	16.6 kmpl	19.60 kmpl
Max Power	119.6 PS @ 10750 rpm	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm
User Rating	-	4.0 Based on BMW R 12 Reviews
Body Type	Super Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 59,004 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 66,483 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.48,457 Panigale V2 Insurance	Rs.52,364 R 12 Insurance
Colours	Ducati RedView All Colours	Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours
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Basic Information

Ducati Panigale V2

BMW R 12

On-Road Price

Rs.21,55,537* Onwards

Rs.24,28,364* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

16.6 kmpl

19.60 kmpl

Max Power

119.6 PS @ 10750 rpm

96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm

User Rating

4.0

Based on BMW R 12 Reviews

Body Type

Super Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 59,004

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 66,483

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.48,457
Panigale V2 Insurance

Rs.52,364
R 12 Insurance

Colours

Ducati RedView All Colours

Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	90° V2, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Intake Variable Valves Timing System, Liquid Cooled	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Displacement	890 cc	1170 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air & Oil Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	100 mm	101 mm
Stroke	60.8 mm	73 mm
Compression Ratio	13.1:1	12.0 :1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	93.3 Nm @ 8250 rpm	110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

90° V2, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Intake Variable Valves Timing System, Liquid Cooled

2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine

Displacement

890 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
Keyless Ignition	-	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Service Due Indicator	-	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Power Modes	Yes	-
Quickshifter	Yes	Yes
EBS	Yes	-
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control, Ducati Data Analyser, GPS, Ducati Multimedia System, Auto Tyre Calibration, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	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

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	16.6 kmpl	19.60 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	299 kmph	203 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

16.6 kmpl

19.60 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

299 kmph

203 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 L	14 L
Width	-	830 mm
Length	-	2200 mm
Height	-	1110 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	3.5 L
Wheelbase	1465 mm	1520 mm
Dry Weight	176 kg	-
Kerb Weight	179 kg	227 kg
Gross Weight	-	430 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	-	202 kg
Seat height	837 mm	753 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

15 L

14 L

Width

830 mm

Length

2200 mm

Height

1110 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlight	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
Alternator	-	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	320 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Size	245 mm	265 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

320 mm

310 mm

Rear Brake Size

245 mm

265 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Monocoque Aluminium	Tubular space frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Monocoque Aluminium

Tubular space frame

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Ducati Panigale V2
- Lighter and more approachable than before
- Excellent electronics package
- Premium build quality
BMW R 12
- The retro design looks good
- The low seat height makes it more accessible to shorter riders
- The boxer-twin engine is refined and doesn’t feel too vibey

Ducati Panigale V2
- Less power than older 955cc Panigale V2
- Only available in a single colour
- High price compared to rivals
BMW R 12
- Way too expensive compared to its competition

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User Reviews of Comparison

H
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 Ducati Panigale V2 and BMW R 12

Q) Which bike among Ducati Panigale V2 and BMW R 12 is cheaper?

A) Ducati Panigale V2 price starts at Rs 19,51,000 & BMW R 12 price starts at Rs 22,00,000 in Delhi . Ducati Panigale V2 is cheaper between these.

Ducati Panigale V2 vs BMW R 12

Panigale V2 vs R 12