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R 12 nineT vs 1390 Super Duke R

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BMW Motorrad

R 12 nineT

Ex-showroom price ₹23.5 lakh – ₹25.25 lakh ex-showroom

Quick verdict

  • 1390 Super Duke R is better for performance.

Computed from stored specifications, the published bikes and scooters scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Specifications side by side

Spec
R 12 nineT
1390 Super Duke R
Overview
Type
Naked/streetfighter
Naked/streetfighter
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
Yes
Yes
Variants
2
1
Colours
Blackstorm Metallic, San Remo Green Metallic, Option 719 Aluminium
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Warranty
3 years (24-month statutory warranty + 12 months, per bmw-motorrad.in warranty page)
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Engine and performance
Engine displacement
1,170 cc
1,350 cc
Cylinders
2
2
Cooling
Oil-cooled
Liquid-cooled
Max power
108.8 PS
190.3 PS
Power (as stated)
80 kW (109 hp) at 7,000 rpm, A2: 70 kW (95 hp) at 6,500 rpm, OE power reduction: 35 kW (48 hp) at 5,250 rpm
140 kW (190 hp) @ 10,000 rpm
Max power converted from kW or hp
Yes
Yes
Max torque
115 Nm
145 Nm
Transmission
6-speed
6-speed
Top speed
215 km/h
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Mileage
5.1 l/100 km
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Dimensions and weight
Kerb weight
220 kg
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Kerb weight (as stated)
220 kg
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Seat height
795 mm
834 mm
Ground clearance
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149 mm
Fuel tank
16 litres
17.5 litres
Brakes and tyres
ABS
ABS Pro
Bosch 9.3 MP (incl. cornering-ABS and Supermoto ABS)
Front brake
Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
2 x Brembo Stylema Monobloc, disc 320 mm
Rear brake
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
Brembo two piston, disc 240 mm
Tyres
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Michelin Power GP 120/70 ZR 17, 200/55 ZR 17
Price
Ex-showroom price from
₹23,50,000
₹22,95,800
Ex-showroom price up to
₹25,25,000
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Ex-showroom price city
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Delhi

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Pros and cons

R 12 nineT

  • Pro: Up to 108.8 PS, more powerful than 81% of the 69 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Up to 115 Nm of torque, more than 94% of the 67 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 16-litre fuel tank, bigger than 87% of the 66 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Top speed of 215 km/h, higher than 77% of the 9 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Heavier than 95% of the 43 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (220 kg)

1390 Super Duke R

  • Pro: Up to 190.3 PS, more powerful than 95% of the 69 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Up to 145 Nm of torque, more than 98% of the 67 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 17.5-litre fuel tank, bigger than 98% of the 66 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: Cornering ABS
  • Con: Taller seat than 92% of the 54 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (834 mm)
  • Con: Lower ground clearance than 85% of the 47 naked/streetfighter motorcycles on Comparezi that state it (149 mm)
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