BMW R 12 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Should you buy BMW R 12 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 price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Harley-Davidson Sportster S price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the R 12 makes 96.31 PS and 110 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 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 tallies 4.0 out of 5 based on 1 user reviews..The BMW R 12 Mileage is around 19.60 kmpl, while the Harley-Davidson Sportster S Mileage is around 19.6 kmpl.

R 12 vs Sportster S

Key Highlights	R 12	Sportster S
Mileage (Overall)	19.60 kmpl	19.6 kmpl
Max Power	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm	122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine	Revolution™ Max 1250T

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Rs22,00,000^*
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Basic Information	BMW R 12	Harley-Davidson Sportster S
On-Road Price	Rs.24,28,364* Onwards	Rs.19,95,565* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	19.60 kmpl	19.6 kmpl
Max Power	96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm	122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.0 Based on BMW R 12 Reviews	4.2 Based on Harley-Davidson Sportster S Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 66,483 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 54,625 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.52,364 R 12 Insurance	Rs.46,165 Sportster S Insurance
Colours	Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours	Billiard GrayBrilliant RedMystic ShiftVivid BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

BMW R 12

Harley-Davidson Sportster S

On-Road Price

Rs.24,28,364* Onwards

Rs.19,95,565* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

19.60 kmpl

19.6 kmpl

Max Power

96.31 PS @ 6500 rpm

122.3 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.0

Based on BMW R 12 Reviews

4.2

Based on Harley-Davidson Sportster S Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 66,483

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 54,625

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.52,364
R 12 Insurance

Rs.46,165
Sportster S Insurance

Colours

Aventurin Red MetallicBlack Storm MetallicAvus Silver MetallicView All Colours

Billiard GrayBrilliant RedMystic ShiftVivid BlackView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine	Revolution™ Max 1250T
Displacement	1170 cc	1252 cc
No. of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Air & Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	101 mm	105 mm
Stroke	73 mm	72.3 mm
Compression Ratio	12.0 :1	12.0:1
Emission Type	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	110 Nm @ 6000 rpm	125 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Starting	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine

Revolution™ Max 1250T

Displacement

1170 cc

1252 cc

No. of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air & Oil Cooled

Liquid Cooled

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

Instrument Console

Digital

Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Call/SMS Alerts

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	-	Yes
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quick Shifter	Yes	-
Additional Features	Gear Shift Assistant Pro,Tyre Pressure Control, On-Board Computer, Electronic Immobilizer, ABS Pro	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
Top Speed	203 kmph	230 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

19.60 kmpl

19.6 kmpl

Top Speed

203 kmph

230 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	14 L	11.7 L
Width	830 mm	840 mm
Length	2200 mm	2270 mm
Height	1110 mm	1089 mm
Fuel Reserve	3.5 L	1.7 L
Ground Clearance	-	90 mm
Wheelbase	1520 mm	1520 mm
Dry Weight	-	221 kg
Kerb Weight	227 kg	228 kg
Total Weight	430 kg	-
Load Carrying Capacity	202 kg	-
Engine Oil	-	4.5 L
Seat height	753 mm	765 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

14 L

11.7 L

Width

830 mm

840 mm

Length

2200 mm

2270 mm

Height

1110 mm

1089 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlights	-	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
Alternator	Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	310 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	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)	42 psi	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	42 psi	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

310 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

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
Sportster S

H
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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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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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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 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S

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

A) As per our average user rating, BMW R 12 has a score of 4.0/5 while Harley-Davidson Sportster S has rate of 4.2 /5.

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

A) BMW R 12 price starts at Rs 22,00,000 & 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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