Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic Vs BMW R12 comparison

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New Delhi

₹ 26.9 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic Vs BMW R12 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Heritage Classic Vs R12 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.

Heritage Classic Vs R12 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the BMW R12 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 22.45 Lakh. On the other hand, Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 26.9 Lakh.

Summary	Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic	BMW R12
Price	₹ 26.9 Lakh	₹ 22.45 Lakh
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson	BMW
Body Type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Mileage	18.00 KM/L	19.60 KM/L
Power	94 HP / 70 kW @ 5020 rpm bhp	95.00 bhp
Engine	1868.0 CC	1170.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Heritage Classic Vs R12 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW R12 base engine returns 20 KM/L. The Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic base returns 18 KM/L.

Heritage Classic Vs R12 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW R12 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Harley-Davidson Heritage Classic comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Milwaukee-Eight™ 114	2-Cylinder 4-Stroke Boxer Engine
Engine CC	1868.0 CC	1170.0 CC
Engine Power	94 HP / 70 KW @ 5020 Rpm	95.00
Max Torque	155 Nm	110.00
Top Speed	177 kmph	203 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6-2.0
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Air-/Oil Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	FI
Starting Mechanism	N/A	Self

Dimension and Weight

Length	2415 mm	2200 mm
Width	930 mm	830 mm
Height	1370 mm	1110 mm
Wheelbase	1630 mm	1520 mm
Ground Clearance	120 mm	N/A
Kerb Weight	330 kg	227 kg
Seat Height	680 mm	753 mm
Chassis Type	Steel Tubular Frame	Tubular Space Frame

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	18.9 L	14.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	1.8 L	N/A
Mileage	18.00 KM/L	19.60 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	340 km	274 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	49 Mm Dual-Bending Valve Telescopic Forks With Aluminum Fork Triple Clamps	BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear Suspension	Hidden, Free Piston, Coil-Over Monoshock With Hydraulic Preload Adjustment	Rear Pre-Load Adjustable
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	310 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	292 mm	256 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless Michelin™ Scorcher 11, Front And Rear	Tubeless
Front Tyre	130/90B16,73H,BW	100/90 R19
Rear Tyre	150/80B16,77H,BW	150/80 R16
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy

Standard Features

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

Safety Features

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

Electricals

Head Light	LED Headlight	LED
Tail Light	LED Headlight	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	No	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	No	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	No	5 Years

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