BMW R12 nineT Vs BMW R 18 comparison

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₹ 22.55 Lakh

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BMW R12 nineT Vs BMW R 18 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R12 nineT Vs R 18 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

R12 nineT Vs R 18 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW R 18 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 22.45 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 27.07 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, BMW R12 nineT price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 22.55 Lakh.

Summary	BMW R12 nineT	BMW R 18
Price	₹ 22.55 Lakh	₹ 22.45 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	BMW
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	17.80 KM/L
Power	110.51 bhp	90.00 bhp
Engine	1170.0 CC	1802.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R12 nineT Vs R 18 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R 18 base engine returns 18 KM/L. The BMW R12 nineT base returns 20 KM/L.

R12 nineT Vs R 18 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW R 18 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the BMW R12 nineT comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled Two-cylinder, Four-stroke Boxer Engine With Two	Air/Oil-Cooled Two-Cylinder Four-Stroke Boxer Engine With Two C
Engine CC	1170.0 CC	1802.0 CC
Engine Power	110.51	90.00
Max Torque	115.00	158.00
Top Speed	215 kmph	180 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6-Compliant
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Air-/Oil Cooled	Air/Oil Cooled
Fuel Delivery	FI	Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2200 mm	2440 mm
Width	950 mm	964 mm
Height	1232 mm	1232 mm
Wheelbase	1511 mm	1731 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	170 mm
Kerb Weight	220 kg	365 kg
Seat Height	795 mm	690 mm
Chassis Type	Four-part Frame Concept With Front Frame And Three-part Rear Frame	Double-cradle Steel Frame With Screwed-on Underbeams

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	16.0 L	16.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	17.80 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	313 km	285 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Upside-down Telescopic Fork, Diameter 45 Mm	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Cast Aluminum Single-sided Swing Arm With Paralever Brace	Steel Swinging Fork With Central Shock Strut
Front Brake Type	Disc	Twin Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	265 mm	300 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/17 R17	130/90 B16
Rear Tyre	180/55 R17	180/65 B16
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke Wheel

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	Analog + Digita
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Self Start	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	Digital	No
Tachometer	Digital	No
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	No
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	No
ABS	Dual-Channel	No
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	LED	No
Tail Light	LED	No
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	No
DRLs	Yes	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	No
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	No
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB Charging Port	No	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	3 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	5 Years	3 Years

Additonal Features

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