BMW Motorrad R 12 nine T vs Triumph Thruxton 400
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad R 12 nine T and Triumph Thruxton 400 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The R 12 nine T costs ₹20,25,160 more than the Thruxton 400, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 737% extra.
The Thruxton 400 takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the R 12 nine T and 6.5/10 for the Thruxton 400.
Category by category
Price
Thruxton 400
The Thruxton 400 starts ₹20,25,160 lower (₹2,74,811 against ₹22,99,971), about ₹64,230 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Thruxton 400
Thruxton 400 claims 27 kmpl against 19.6 kmpl. That is roughly ₹12,408 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
R 12 nine T
R 12 nine T has the better power-to-weight ratio: 489 against 208 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
Thruxton 400
Thruxton 400 is 30 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
R 12 nine T
R 12 nine T comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Thruxton 400.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the R 12 nine T if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the Thruxton 400 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where Triumph's bigger service network matters
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | R 12 nine T | Thruxton 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹22,99,971 | ₹2,74,811 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹25,60,313 | ₹3,12,511 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,26,360 | ₹1,64,320 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,22,896 | ₹15,000 |
| Five-year total | ₹29,39,569 | ₹5,21,831 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradR 12 nine T | TriumphThruxton 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹22,99,971 | ₹2,74,811 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹72,940 | ₹8,710 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1170 cc | 349 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 107.5 bhp | 39.5 bhp |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 19.6 kmpl | 27 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 157 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 220 kg | 190 kg |
| Fuel tank | 16 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 158 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1386 mm |
| Length | 2129 mm | — |
| Width | 871 mm | — |
| Height | 1070 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm | 43mm Upside down Big Piston forks. 140mm wheel travel |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace | Gas monoshock (RSU) with external reservoir and pre-load adjustment, 130 mm wheel travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 110/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 150/60-ZR17 |
R 12 nine T vs Thruxton 400: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the R 12 nine T or the Thruxton 400?
- The Thruxton 400 is cheaper by ₹20,25,160 at the base variant (₹2,74,811 against ₹22,99,971 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the R 12 nine T or the Thruxton 400?
- The Thruxton 400 claims 27 kmpl against 19.6 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the R 12 nine T and Thruxton 400 in Delhi?
- About ₹22,47,802: roughly ₹25,60,313 for the R 12 nine T and ₹3,12,511 for the Thruxton 400, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹29,39,569 for the R 12 nine T and ₹5,21,831 for the Thruxton 400, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Thruxton 400 comes out ₹24,17,738 ahead.
