BMW R 12 vs BMW R 1300 GS

Should you buy BMW R 12 or BMW R 1300 GS 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 price in is Rs 22,00,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the BMW R 1300 GS price in is Rs 23,50,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the R 12 makes 96.31 PS and 110 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of R 1300 GS stand at 145.48 PS and 149 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 12 in 3 colours whereas the BMW R 1300 GS comes in 4 colours. Out of 5 user reviews, R 1300 GS scores 4.5 whereas the BMW R 12 tallies 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..The BMW R 12 Mileage is around 19.60 kmpl, while the BMW R 1300 GS Mileage is around 20.83 kmpl.

R 12 vs R 1300 GS

Key Highlights	R 12	R 1300 GS
Mileage (Overall)	19.60 kmpl	20.83 kmpl
Max Power	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm	145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine	Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels

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Basic Information	BMW R 12	BMW R 1300 GS
On-Road Price	Rs.24,28,364* Onwards	Rs.25,92,718* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	19.60 kmpl	20.83 kmpl
Max Power	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm	145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm
User Rating	4.0 Based on BMW R 12 Reviews	4.5 Based on BMW R 1300 GS Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 66,483 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 70,996 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.52,364 R 12 Insurance	Rs.54,718 R 1300 GS Insurance
Colours	Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours	Triple BlackLight WhiteGS TrophyOption 719 Aurelius GreenView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

BMW R 12

BMW R 1300 GS

On-Road Price

Rs.24,28,364* Onwards

Rs.25,92,718* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

19.60 kmpl

20.83 kmpl

Max Power

96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm

145.48 PS @ 7750 rpm

User Rating

4.0

Based on BMW R 12 Reviews

4.5

Based on BMW R 1300 GS Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

Adventure Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 66,483

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 70,996

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.52,364
R 12 Insurance

Rs.54,718
R 1300 GS Insurance

Colours

Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours

Triple BlackLight WhiteGS TrophyOption 719 Aurelius GreenView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine	Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels
Displacement	1170 cc	1300 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Air & Oil Cooled	Air Cooled & Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated	Wet clutch, anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	101 mm	106.5 mm
Stroke	73 mm	73 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0 :1	13.3:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	110 Nm @ 6000 rpm	149 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine

Air-liquid Cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead chain-driven camshafts and balancing gearwheels

Displacement

1170 cc

1300 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air & Oil Cooled

Air 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	Yes
Hill Hold	-	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	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	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Track,Rain,Road,Enduro,Dynamic,Enduro Pro
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Yes	Yes
Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro	Dynamic brake control, ABS Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, Multi Controller, On-Board Computer, Engine drag torque control, Gear Shift Assistant Pro
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Track,Rain,Road,Enduro,Dynamic,Enduro Pro

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	19.60 kmpl	20.83 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	203 kmph	225 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

19.60 kmpl

20.83 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

203 kmph

225 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	19 L
Width	830 mm	1000 mm
Length	2200 mm	2212 mm
Height	1110 mm	1406 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	3.5 L	4 L
Wheelbase	1520 mm	1518 mm
Kerb Weight	227 kg	237 kg
Gross Weight	430 kg	465 kg
Load Carrying Capacity	202 kg	228
Seat height	753 mm	850 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 L

19 L

Width

830 mm

1000 mm

Length

2200 mm

2212 mm

Height

1110 mm

1406 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	-
Alternator	Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W	Three-phase alternator with 650 W Nominal Power
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	310 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Size	265 mm	285 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	42 psi	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42 psi	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

310 mm

Rear Brake Size

265 mm

285 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Tubular space frame	Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine

Underpinnings

Frame

Tubular space frame

Two-part frame concept consisting of main frame and rear frame bolted to it, co-supporting engine

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
BMW R 1300 GS
- Gets a punchy 1,300cc boxer engine
- Quite suitable for touring
- Comes loaded with features

BMW R 12
- Way too expensive compared to its competition
BMW R 1300 GS
- Weight can be felt during slow speed maneuvering

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User Reviews of Comparison

R 12
R 1300 GS

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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R
rozar on Jul 19, 2025
4.3
BMW R 1300 GS Great Machine Best of Best
Best of Best I ever have this Machine . Absolutely Good I like it. Mileage Is OP And safety good overall and Comfortable for ride And feel good . And maintenance Is not So tough it can Refills anywhere but depending on your Location only. So I must like to say this to everyone Keep Buying and ride it drive it it good machine. But Ride safe. Thank you
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D
dhasaradhi on Apr 06, 2025
4.2
About the wonderful and adventures BMW R 1300 GS
The bmw r 1300 gs is a wonderful adventures bike , which gives u a great comfort with updated features on it . Thought it is costly but worth. If u are looking for a adventures bike then it is a wonderful bike, I a riding it from past one year and the performance is crazy, it's excellent for off road and touring
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1
M
mohmad on Mar 02, 2025
5.0
Just an awesome bike I was dreaming of it.
I was dreaming of this bike since when I was not able to drive a bike and I was under age too for my license. But when I got capable for driving licence than I purchased this bike. Wow. I was shocked that this bike's comfort and braking and other things was too good. The bike just shocked me because of its performance and other things too.
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B
bodh on Sep 16, 2024
4.2
Super hammer
One of the best bike I ever seen in my whole life it’s amazed. When I ride on off road and it I’ll get more comfort for long ride bruhhaa
H
hruday on Jan 20, 2024
4.8
Great Experience
Undoubtedly fabulous for those who enjoy riding like a king in the adventure segment and appreciate the powerful engine.
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FAQs on BMW R 12 and BMW R 1300 GS

Q) Which bike is better BMW R 12 or BMW R 1300 GS?

A) As per our average user rating, BMW R 12 has a score of 4.0/5 while BMW R 1300 GS has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among BMW R 12 and BMW R 1300 GS is cheaper?

A) BMW R 12 price starts at Rs 22,00,000 & BMW R 1300 GS price starts at Rs 23,50,000 in Delhi . BMW R 12 is cheaper between these.

BMW R 12 vs BMW R 1300 GS

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