BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad R 12 nine T
BMW Motorrad's R 12 nine T: 1170cc, 19.6 kmpl claimed, from ₹22,99,971.
In short
The BMW Motorrad R 12 nine T is a sports bike priced from ₹22,99,971 ex-showroom Delhi, with a 1170cc engine making 107.5 bhp and a claimed 19.6 kmpl. It comes in 1 variant and 1 colour.
- Engine
- 1170 cc
- Power
- 107.5 bhp
- Claimed mileage
- 19.6 kmpl
- Kerb weight
- 220 kg
What works
- Dual-channel ABS
- Front disc brake
- Bluetooth connectivity
- USD front forks
What doesn't
- Claimed mileage of 19.6 kmpl is low
- 220 kg kerb weight is a lot in traffic
Best for: Spirited riding, Weekend rides
Price and variants
Ex-showroom Delhi list prices from the manufacturer.
There is only one R 12 nine T to buy, priced at ₹22,99,971 ex-showroom in Delhi. The only decisions left are colour and whether to finance it.
That makes it priced 125th lowest among the 137 sports bikes we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the 1390 Super Duke R (₹4,171 less) and the S1000RR (₹75,029 more).
On the road in Delhi the base R 12 nine T comes to ₹25.6 Lakh: ₹23,00,000 ex-showroom, ₹1,96,000 in Delhi road tax and registration (8.5%), ₹64,313 for first-year insurance. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Rough EMI |
|---|---|---|
Standard | ₹22,99,971 |
On-road price in your city
Pick your city and variant. Dealer quotes for 189 RTO cities in every state.
On-road price in
DelhiDelhi
₹25.6 Lakh
Standard
Rough EMI ₹73,810/month10% down, 36 months, 9.5%
- Ex-showroomDelhi list price
- ₹23,00,000
- Road tax and registrationDelhi RTO, 8.5% of ex-showroom
- ₹1,96,000
- Insurance, first yearOwn-damage plus five-year third-party cover
- ₹64,313
- On-road
- ₹25,60,313
Dealer quotes for Delhi collected by BikeWale, used under licence, checked 2026-09-06. Handling and accessory packs are negotiable and not always included.
Mileage
The R 12 nine T is rated at 19.6 kmpl (claimed mileage). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.
Among the 114 sports bikes we have reviewed it ranks 86th for mileage, 14 kmpl below the group average of 33 kmpl.
Engine and ride
Power comes from a 1170cc single producing 107.5 bhp and 115 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 220 kg the power-to-weight figure is 489 bhp per tonne, which ranks 33 of 135 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Chassis hardware includes USD front forks, dual-channel ABS and traction control, with a disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper up front and disc, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper at the rear.
At 795 mm the seat is average for the class; most riders from 5'5" up will be comfortable at stops.
Features and colours
- Dual-channel ABS
- Front disc brake
- Rear disc brake
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
- Traction control
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Hazard lamps
- USD front forks
- LED headlamp
- +8 more
On safety kit the R 12 nine T has dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, traction control, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.
Against Vitpilen 250, Continental GT 650 or Thruxton 400, it gets bluetooth connectivity, ride modes and keyless start that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: rear monoshock and slipper clutch, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
It is offered in 1 colours: Blackstorm Metallic. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Warranty, service and ownership
Standard warranty is 3 years, unlimited km.
Service reach is the weak point: BMW Motorrad has about 40 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country. Confirm there is one within reach before you sign.
The R 12 nine T launched in 2024, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.
R 12 nine T: questions people ask
- What is the price of the BMW Motorrad R 12 nine T?
- The R 12 nine T is priced at ₹22,99,971 ex-showroom Delhi in its single variant, as of September 2026. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance.
- What is the on-road price of the R 12 nine T in Delhi?
- About ₹25.6 Lakh for the base variant in Delhi: ₹23,00,000 ex-showroom plus ₹1,96,000 in Delhi road tax and registration and ₹64,313 for first-year insurance. Figure from dealer quotes, updated monthly; handling and accessory packs can add more.
- What is the mileage of the R 12 nine T?
- Claimed mileage is 19.6 kmpl. Real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.
- How much does the R 12 nine T cost to run per month?
- Fuel works out to about ₹4.84 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹3,773 a month before servicing.
- What is the EMI for the R 12 nine T?
- With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹72,940 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.
- What is the engine capacity and power of the R 12 nine T?
- It uses a 1170cc engine producing 107.5 bhp and 115 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the R 12 nine T suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 795 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- R 12 nine T or Vitpilen 250: which is better?
- The Vitpilen 250 is ₹20,73,034 less expensive to start and more efficient at 37 kmpl against 19.6 kmpl. Pick the R 12 nine T for spirited riding, the Vitpilen 250 for spirited riding. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
- Which bikes are cheaper than the R 12 nine T?
- Among the 137 sports bikes we have reviewed, the Pulsar 125 (₹93,507), the MT-15 V2 (₹1.68 Lakh), the Roadster (₹2.02 Lakh) start lower.
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