BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad R 12 nine T specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
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.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 1170 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 107.5 bhp
- Torque
- 115 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 19.6 kmpl
- Cooling
- Oil-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 215 km/h
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 220 kg
- Fuel tank
- 16 L
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Length
- 2129 mm
- Width
- 871 mm
- Height
- 1070 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm
- Rear suspension
- Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace
Source: BMW Motorrad official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The R 12 nine T weighs 220 kg with fluids, has an 795 mm seat.
The fuel tank holds 16 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 180/55-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Keyless start
Start and lock with the fob in your pocket. Convenient, but replacement fobs are expensive.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Vitpilen 250, Continental GT 650 and Thruxton 400
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.
Only the R 12 nine T has
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Ride modes
- Keyless start
Rivals have, it lacks
- Rear monoshock
- Slipper clutch
Colours
- Blackstorm Metallic
R 12 nine T specs: questions people ask
- 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.
- Does the R 12 nine T have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the R 12 nine T have?
- 18 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
R 12 nine T from
₹23 Lakh