BMW R 12 vs Aprilia RS 660

Should you buy BMW R 12 or Aprilia RS 660 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 Aprilia RS 660 price in is Rs 17,74,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the R 12 makes 96.31 PS and 110 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of RS 660 stand at 100 PS and 67 Nm respectively. BMW offers the R 12 in 3 colours whereas the Aprilia RS 660 comes in 2 colours. Out of 4 user reviews, RS 660 scores 4.3 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 Aprilia RS 660 Mileage is around 20.4 kmpl.

R 12 vs RS 660

Key Highlights	R 12	RS 660
Mileage (Overall)	19.60 kmpl	20.4 kmpl
Max Power	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm	100 PS @ 10500 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine	2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire

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Basic Information	BMW R 12	Aprilia RS 660
On-Road Price	Rs.24,28,364* Onwards	Rs.19,61,599* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	19.60 kmpl	20.4 kmpl
Max Power	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm	100 PS @ 10500 rpm
User Rating	4.0 Based on BMW R 12 Reviews	4.3 Based on Aprilia RS 660 Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 66,483 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 53,713 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.52,364 R 12 Insurance	Rs.45,679 RS 660 Insurance
Colours	Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours	Blue MarlinVenom YellowView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

BMW R 12

Aprilia RS 660

On-Road Price

Rs.24,28,364* Onwards

Rs.19,61,599* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

19.60 kmpl

20.4 kmpl

Max Power

96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm

100 PS @ 10500 rpm

User Rating

4.0

Based on BMW R 12 Reviews

4.3

Based on Aprilia RS 660 Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 66,483

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 53,713

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.52,364
R 12 Insurance

Rs.45,679
RS 660 Insurance

Colours

Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours

Blue MarlinVenom YellowView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine	2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire
Displacement	1170 cc	659 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	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated	Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system
Ignition	-	Electric
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 speed
Bore	101 mm	81 mm
Stroke	73 mm	63.93 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0 :1	13.5:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	110 Nm @ 6000 rpm	67 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine

2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire

Displacement

1170 cc

659 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	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	Yes
Rear Footpegs	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	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Yes	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro	Wheelie control, Engine braking, Engine maps
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Features and Safety

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Traction Control

Performance
Overall Mileage	19.60 kmpl	20.4 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	203 kmph	230 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

19.60 kmpl

20.4 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

203 kmph

230 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	15 L
Width	830 mm	745 mm
Length	2200 mm	1995 mm
Height	1110 mm	1150 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	3.5 L	4 L
Wheelbase	1520 mm	1370 mm
Kerb Weight	227 kg	183 kg
Gross Weight	430 kg	-
Load Carrying Capacity	202 kg	-
Seat height	753 mm	820 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 L

15 L

Width

830 mm

745 mm

Length

2200 mm

1995 mm

Height

1110 mm

1150 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 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	220 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

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

265 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Tubular space frame	Dual beam aluminium frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Tubular space frame

Dual beam aluminium frame

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
Aprilia RS 660
- The kerb weight of 183kg is significantly lighter compared to rivals
- The 100PS peak power output is greater than the closest rivals
- The aggressive design looks properly Italian and premium

BMW R 12
- Way too expensive compared to its competition
Aprilia RS 660
- Pricing is too high compared to rivals, as it is almost as expensive as a litre-class bike
- Lack of widespread service networks makes repair and maintenance difficult

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User Reviews of Comparison

R 12
RS 660

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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L
lucky on Jan 26, 2025
4.5
This is my first super
This is my first super bike .my Best experience is bike. Totally affordable superbike. Very comfortable, best mileage and very powerful pickup. After sale service cost best. Gearbox is very smooth shifts . Handling and ride quality is best. The pillion seat is a bit uncomfortable on longer ride. Overall aesthetics Rating, 4 Out of 5 Star .
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obi on Oct 21, 2024
4.2
Aprilia RS 660
The bike is great. But priced too high for indian market. Could have made more affordable IMO. Hope to see more middleweight bikes in indian market.
D
dihang on Feb 28, 2024
3.5
Decent Bike
While it's a decent bike, it doesn't stand out as the best, especially considering the variety of options available in this price range that offer superior comfort. In my opinion, some drawbacks of this bike include its weight. It's considerably heavy, which might pose challenges, especially for beginners or those transitioning from lighter bikes. Maneuvering it in city areas can be quite challenging.
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S
sanjeev on Apr 23, 2023
5.0
Best Bike For Racing
There are a few compromises, most noticeably the shock, but overall it delivers a lovely balance of performance and handling that makes it fun. Owning an RS660 won't feel like a downward step. You have chosen to own a smaller-capacity sports bike and you can hold your head up high at any bike meet.
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FAQs on BMW R 12 and Aprilia RS 660

Q) Which bike is better BMW R 12 or Aprilia RS 660?

A) As per our average user rating, BMW R 12 has a score of 4.0/5 while Aprilia RS 660 has rate of 4.3 /5.

Q) Which bike among BMW R 12 and Aprilia RS 660 is cheaper?

A) BMW R 12 price starts at Rs 22,00,000 & Aprilia RS 660 price starts at Rs 17,74,000 in Delhi . Aprilia RS 660 is cheaper between these.

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