BMW R 12 nineT vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Should you buy BMW R 12 nineT or Harley-Davidson Sportster S 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 R 12 nineT price in is Rs 23,00,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Harley-Davidson Sportster S price in is Rs 18,05,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the R 12 nineT makes 110.51 PS and 115 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Sportster S stand at 122.3 PS and 125 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 12 nineT in 3 colours whereas the Harley-Davidson Sportster S comes in 4 colours. Out of 2 user reviews, Sportster S scores 4.2 whereas the BMW R 12 nineT tallies 4.7 out of 5 based on 4 user reviews..The BMW R 12 nineT Mileage is around 19.60 kmpl, while the Harley-Davidson Sportster S Mileage is around 19.6 kmpl.

R 12 nineT vs Sportster S

Key Highlights	R 12 nineT	Sportster S
Mileage (Overall)	19.60 kmpl	19.6 kmpl
Max Power	110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm	122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Super Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft	Revolution™ Max 1250T

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Basic Information	BMW R 12 nineT	Harley-Davidson Sportster S
On-Road Price	Rs.25,37,934* Onwards	Rs.19,95,565* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	19.60 kmpl	19.6 kmpl
Max Power	110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm	122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.7 Based on BMW R 12 nineT Reviews	4.2 Based on Harley-Davidson Sportster S Reviews
Body Type	Super Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 69,482 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 54,625 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.53,934 R 12 nineT Insurance	Rs.46,165 Sportster S Insurance
Colours	Blackstorm MetallicOption 719 AluminiumSan Remo Green Metallic	Billiard GrayBrilliant RedMystic ShiftVivid Black
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

BMW R 12 nineT

Harley-Davidson Sportster S

On-Road Price

Rs.25,37,934* Onwards

Rs.19,95,565* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

19.60 kmpl

19.6 kmpl

Max Power

110.51 PS @ 7000 rpm

122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.7

Based on BMW R 12 nineT Reviews

4.2

Based on Harley-Davidson Sportster S Reviews

Body Type

Super Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 69,482

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 54,625

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.53,934
R 12 nineT Insurance

Rs.46,165
Sportster S Insurance

Colours

Blackstorm MetallicOption 719 AluminiumSan Remo Green Metallic

Billiard GrayBrilliant RedMystic ShiftVivid Black

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft	Revolution™ Max 1250T
Displacement	1170 cc	1252 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Air & Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Hydraulically Operated	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	101 mm	105 mm
Stroke	73 mm	72.3 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0 :1	12.0:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	115 Nm @ 6500 rpm	125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft

Revolution™ Max 1250T

Displacement

1170 cc

1252 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air & Oil Cooled

Liquid 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	-
Hill Hold	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Single
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
Mobile Application	-	Yes
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, ABS Pro, Dynamic Brake Light	Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Wheel Lift Mitigation, Cornering Enhanced Anti-lock Brake System, Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System, Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System, Enhanced Lift Mitigation
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
Overall Mileage	19.60 kmpl	19.6 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	215 kmph	230 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

19.60 kmpl

19.6 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

215 kmph

230 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	16 L	11.7 L
Width	870 mm	840 mm
Length	2130 mm	2270 mm
Height	1070 mm	1089 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	3.5 L	1.7 L
Ground Clearance	-	90 mm
Wheelbase	-	1520 mm
Dry Weight	-	221 kg
Kerb Weight	220 kg	228 kg
Gross Weight	430 kg	-
Load Carrying Capacity	211 kg	-
Engine Oil Capacity	-	4.5 L
Seat height	795 mm	765 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

16 L

11.7 L

Width

870 mm

840 mm

Length

2130 mm

2270 mm

Height

1070 mm

1089 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	310 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Size	265 mm	260 mm
Tyre Brand	-	Dunlop
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	39 psi	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42 psi	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

310 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

265 mm

260 mm

Tyre Brand

Dunlop

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Tubular space frame	High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Tubular space frame

High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

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User Reviews of Comparison

R 12 nineT
Sportster S

D
dusmant on Nov 21, 2025
5.0
My honest review of the BMW R13 NINET
I choose the BMW R 12 ninet because I love its retro Morden design the unique boxer engine fell its premium build quality comfortable and customisable setup great handling for the both city and weekend rides The rise has been amazing so far smooth power delivery great torque from the boxer engine very stable handling and extremely comfortable for the both city rides and longer trips it feels premium and enjoyable every time take it out Yes I would recommend this bike because its good character and feel premium build quality safety features classic Morden design and the reliability For me I do not ride just for commuting but for enjoyment
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K
krunal on Aug 17, 2025
4.2
Riding performance
Well to say, she has a performance, power, torque much higher than expectation. it gives pleasure when riding on the road espically on highways. Gear shifting from 0 to 100 is awesome. thruttle noise melts the heart when it is above 100 kmph. Bike is worthy to ride and have one in a courtyard. Dream come with buying this muscle bike and riding on our detination.
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H
hasan on Mar 26, 2025
4.7
A must purchase
It is a very good bike to buy I've now had this bike for quite a while and i must say this bike just puts you in a different league than others when you ride it on the road the power, the comfort, the style everything is off the charts and just beautiful if you had money lying around or if you want a dream bike this is it.
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1
M
mohammed on Sep 16, 2024
4.8
No words can describe the
No words can describe the satisfaction this bike gives it's a very strong and dominating bike perfect designed the power generation speed just amazing
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H
himanshu on Nov 20, 2025
4.7
beauty with power
because of it looks and power, i once took it to mountains and it was riding smoothly at uphill, so i want to tell who are looking for a powerful bike to travel to hilly area like Leh, shimla or Kullu then go for it without thinking much positive and smooth, every one compliments me becuase of it looks specially the dark blue colour and even every one of my friend ask me to took them for a ride and they also compliment about its sound and power. yes if you want free compliments yes if you want power with asthetic looks it will catch everyones eyes when you ride it in trafiic then everyone will look at you and its power is amazing wow and its belt driven system made it more smoother
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1 1
R
ram on Jul 16, 2025
3.7
Experience
Amazing experience ofc its heavy and not for every type of road in Indian conditions. But it's an experience of its own to drive as the engine is so powerful and it's sounds loud and clear. It's design is cool as well but the best thing is the brand itself as they ensure safety and luxury at the same time. . .
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FAQs on BMW R 12 nineT and Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Q) Which bike is better BMW R 12 nineT or Harley-Davidson Sportster S?

A) As per our average user rating, BMW R 12 nineT has a score of 4.7/5 while Harley-Davidson Sportster S has rate of 4.2 /5.

Q) Which bike among BMW R 12 nineT and Harley-Davidson Sportster S is cheaper?

A) BMW R 12 nineT price starts at Rs 23,00,000 & Harley-Davidson Sportster S price starts at Rs 18,05,000 in Delhi . Harley-Davidson Sportster S is cheaper between these.

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