BMW R12 nineT Vs Triumph Rocket 3 comparison

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₹ 22.55 Lakh

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BMW R12 nineT Vs Triumph Rocket 3 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the R12 nineT Vs Rocket 3 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 Rocket 3 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Triumph Rocket 3 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 22.23 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 23.09 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	Triumph Rocket 3
Price	₹ 22.55 Lakh	₹ 22.23 Lakh
Manufacturer	BMW	Triumph
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	13.00 KM/L
Power	110.51 bhp	165.00 bhp
Engine	1170.0 CC	2458.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

R12 nineT Vs Rocket 3 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Triumph Rocket 3 base engine returns 13 KM/L. The BMW R12 nineT base returns 20 KM/L.

R12 nineT Vs Rocket 3 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Triumph Rocket 3 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	N/A
Engine CC	1170.0 CC	2458.0 CC
Engine Power	110.51	165.00
Max Torque	115.00	221.00
Top Speed	215 kmph	N/A
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	N/A
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Air-/Oil Cooled	Water Cooled
Fuel Delivery	FI	Fuel Injected
Starting Mechanism	Self	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2200 mm	2400 mm
Width	950 mm	889 mm
Height	1232 mm	1065 mm
Wheelbase	1511 mm	1677 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	N/A
Kerb Weight	220 kg	291 kg
Seat Height	795 mm	773 mm
Chassis Type	Four-part Frame Concept With Front Frame And Three-part Rear Frame	Full Aluminium Frame
Rake	N/A	27.9 º
Trail	N/A	134.9 mm

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	16.0 L	18.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	19.60 KM/L	13.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	313 km	N/A

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	Upside-down Telescopic Fork, Diameter 45 Mm	Showa 47mm Upside-down 1 1 Cartridge Front Forks, Compression And Rebound Adjuster. 120mm Travel
Rear Suspension	Cast Aluminum Single-sided Swing Arm With Paralever Brace	Fully Adjustable Showa Piggyback Reservoir RSU With Remote Hydraulic Preload Adjuster, 107mm Rear Wheel Travel.
Front Brake Type	Disc	Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size	310 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Discs
Rear Disc/Drum Size	265 mm	300 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	N/A
Front Tyre	120/17 R17	150/80 R17 V
Rear Tyre	180/55 R17	240/50 R16 V
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy Wheel

Standard Features

Instrument Console	Digital	-
Odometer	Digital	-
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Self Start	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	-
Stand Indicator	Yes	-
Tripmeter Count		Yes
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	Yes	-
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	-
Remote Key	No	-
Cruise Control	No	-
ABS	-
Four Riding Modes	-
Hill Hold Control	-

Safety Features

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

Electricals

Head Light	LED	-
Tail Light	LED	-
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	-
DRLs	Yes	-
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	-
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	-

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	-
Standard Vehicle Warranty	5 Years	-

Additonal Features

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