BMW Motorrad R 12 nine T vs Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
BMW Motorrad R 12 nine T and Husqvarna Vitpilen 250 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The R 12 nine T costs ₹20,73,034 more than the Vitpilen 250, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 913% extra.
The Vitpilen 250 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the R 12 nine T and 7/10 for the Vitpilen 250.
Category by category
Price
Vitpilen 250
The Vitpilen 250 starts ₹20,73,034 lower (₹2,26,937 against ₹22,99,971), about ₹65,740 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Vitpilen 250
Vitpilen 250 claims 37 kmpl against 19.6 kmpl. That is roughly ₹18,785 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 187 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Vitpilen 250
Vitpilen 250 gets rear monoshock, slipper clutch and turn-by-turn navigation.
City manners
Vitpilen 250
Vitpilen 250 is 56.19999999999999 kg lighter and taller in the seat (820 mm), 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 Vitpilen 250.
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 Vitpilen 250 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 Husqvarna'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 | Vitpilen 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹22,99,971 | ₹2,26,937 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹25,60,313 | ₹2,58,507 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,26,360 | ₹1,32,435 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹1,22,896 | ₹12,408 |
| Five-year total | ₹29,39,569 | ₹4,33,350 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | BMW MotorradR 12 nine T | HusqvarnaVitpilen 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹22,99,971 | ₹2,26,937 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹72,940 | ₹7,200 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1170 cc | 249 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 107.5 bhp | 30.6 bhp |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 25 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 19.6 kmpl | 37 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 220 kg | 163.8 kg |
| Fuel tank | 16 L | 13.5 L |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | — | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1368 mm |
| Length | 2129 mm | — |
| Width | 871 mm | — |
| Height | 1070 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm | WP APEX USD forks, 43mm diameter |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace | WP APEX Monoshock, preload adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 110/70-R17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 150/60-R17 |
R 12 nine T vs Vitpilen 250: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the R 12 nine T or the Vitpilen 250?
- The Vitpilen 250 is cheaper by ₹20,73,034 at the base variant (₹2,26,937 against ₹22,99,971 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the R 12 nine T or the Vitpilen 250?
- The Vitpilen 250 claims 37 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 Vitpilen 250 in Delhi?
- About ₹23,01,806: roughly ₹25,60,313 for the R 12 nine T and ₹2,58,507 for the Vitpilen 250, 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 ₹4,33,350 for the Vitpilen 250, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Vitpilen 250 comes out ₹25,06,219 ahead.
