BMW R18 Cruiser vs Triumph Rocket 3 R Black vs BMW R12 Cruiser Comparison

Updated: 16, Jul, 2025 05:54 AM

	BMW R18 Cruiser Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 19,90,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 933 views All time: 30218 views	Triumph Rocket 3 R Black Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 20,90,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 340 views All time: 6618 views	BMW R12 Cruiser Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 19,90,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 450 views All time: 2434 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Wheelbase
	1731 mm	1677 mm	1520 mm
	Seat Height
	690 mm	773 mm	753 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	16 litres	18 litres	14 litres
	Reserve Fuel Capacity
	4 litres	NA	3 litres
	Overall Length
	2440 mm	NA	2199 mm
	Overall Height
	1126 mm	1065 mm	1109 mm
	Overall Width
	964 mm	889 mm	830 mm
	Kerb Weight
	345 kg	NA	227 kg
	Gross Vehicle Weight
	560 kg	NA	NA
	Maximum Payload
	215 kg	NA	201 kg
PERFORMANCE FIGURES
	0-100 kmph
	4.80 secs	2.79 secs	3.5 secs
COMFORT FEATURES
	Pillion Grabrail
		NA	NA
	Engine Kill Switch
		NA
	Rider’s Footpegs
		NA	NA
	Electric Start

	Genuine Leather Seats
		NA	NA
	Riding Modes

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	BMW R18 mileage is 17.8 kmpl (company-certified).	As reported by Triumph UK, the certified mileage of Rocket 3 R is 14.66 kmpl.	BMW R12 Cruiser mileage is 19.60 kmpl (approximate).
	Top Speed
	BMW R18 top speed is 180 kmph (approximate).	Triumph Rocket 3 R top speed is 225 kmph (approximate).	BMW R12 Cruiser top speed is 203 kmph (company-claimed).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 1800cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.8 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 2500cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 2.79 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 1170cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.5 seconds.
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Bore
	107.1 mm	110.2 mm	101 mm
	Stroke
	100 mm	85.9 mm	73 mm
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	1802 cc	2458 cc	1170 cc
	Compression Ratio
	9.6:1	10.8:1	12.0:1
	Secondary Drive
	Shaft Drive	NA	NA
	Number of Cylinders
	2	3	2
	Engine Details
	1802cc, Air/Oil Cooled, 2-Cylinder, 4-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Chain-Driven Camshafts	Inline 3-Cylinder, Water-Cooled, DOHC	1170cc, Air/Oil-Cooled Two-Cylinder, Four-Stroke Boxer Engine with Two Overhead Camshafts, Four Radially Arranged Valves and Central Counterbalance Shaft
	Maximum Power
	91 HP @ 4750 rpm	167 HP @ 6000 rpm	95 HP @ 6500 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	158 Nm @ 3000 rpm	221 NM @ 4000 rpm	110 Nm @ 6000 rpm
	Fuel System
	Electronic Intake Pipe Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Electronic Intake Pipe Injection
	Ignition
	Twin-Spark Ignition	NA	NA
	Clutch
	Single Disk Dry Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate Hydraulically Operated, Torque Assist	Single-Disc Dry Clutch, Hydraulically Operated
	Cooling
	Air/Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooling	Air/Oil-Cooled
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	ABS Light
			NA
	LED Indicator Lights
		NA	NA
	Service Reminder
		NA	NA
	Low Oil Indicator
			NA
	Low Battery Indicator
			NA
	Speedometer
	Analog	Digital	Analogue
	Tachometer
		Digital	Analogue
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	NA
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	Unique Design, Excellent Build Quality, Powerful Engine, Retro-Modern Instrument Console	High-Displacement Engine, Head-Turning Looks, Informative All-Digital Console, Premium Components, Ride-by-Wire System	Some of the key BMW R12 Cruiser features include - Digi-Analogue Instrument Console, Electronic Immobilizer , LED Tail Light, Dynamic Brake Light, 12V Socket, Revolution Counter (Contained in the On-Board Computer), USB Port, LED Flashing Turn Indicator, LED Daytime Riding Light, On-Board Computer, Clutch Lever Adjustable, Handbrake Lever Adjustable, Keyless Ride, Riding Modes, 3 Years Warranty, Tyre Pressure Control, Headlight Pro, Passenger Kit, Design Option Exhaust, Hill Start Control, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Heated Grips, Cruise Control, Cast Aluminium Wheels, Twin Disk Front Brake, ABS Pro, Adjustable Rebound, Steering Stabilizer, DTC Dynamic Traction Control, BMW Motorrad Paralever, Rear Pre-Load Adjustable, BMW Motorrad ABS, Radial Brake Caliper Front, Hill Start Control, Gear Shift Assistant Pro, Heated Grips, Cruise Control.
	Ride Modes
	3 Ride Modes - Rain, Roll, and Rock	Road, Rain, Sport, Rider-Configurable	Roll/Rock Riding Modes
	Similar Bikes
	Ducati xDiavel, Triumph Rocket 3 R, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700, Yamaha VMAX	Suzuki M1800R Intruder, Yamaha VMAX, Kawasaki Vulcan 1700, Ducati xDiavel, Harley-Davidson Fat Boy	Triumph Rocket 3 R, BMW R18 Cruiser, Ducati Diavel 1260, Yamaha VMAX, Ducati Panigale V2, Triumph Speed Triple 1200, Harley-Davidson Fat Bob 114, Suzuki Hayabusa, Ducati Hypermotard 950
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Capacity
	26 Ah	NA	14Ah
	Voltage
	12 V	NA	12V
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Alternator
	Permanent Magnet Generator 600 W (Nominal Capacity)	NA	Permanent Magnet Alternator with 660 W (Nominal Power)
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design
			NA
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 1800cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 4.8 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 2500cc cruiser can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 2.79 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 1170cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.5 seconds.
	Comfort
			NA
	Fuel Economy
			NA
	Features
			NA
	Build Quality
			NA
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Wheel Type
	Spoke Wheel	NA	Aluminum Cast Wheels
	Front Wheel
	3.5" x 19"	17 x 3.5 inch, Cast Aluminium	2.75 x 19"
	Rear Wheel
	5.0" x 16"	16 x 7.5 inch Cast Aluminium	4.00 x 16"
	Front Tyre
	120/70-R19	150/80-R17 V (Avon Cobra Chrome)	100/90-R19
	Rear Tyre
	180/65-B16	240/50-R16 V (Avon Cobra Chrome)	150/80-R16
	Front Brake
	300mm, Twin Discs, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers	Dual 320mm Discs, Brembo M4.30 Stylema 4-Piston Radial Monobloc Calipers, Cornering ABS	310mm Dual Disc with 4-Piston Monobloc Radial Brake Caliper
	Rear Brake
	300mm, Single Disc, 4-Piston Fixed Calipers	Single 300mm Disc, Brembo M4.32 4-Piston Monobloc Caliper, Cornering ABS	265mm Single Disc Brake with 2-Piston Floating Caliper
	ABS
	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (Partially Integral)	2-Channel Cornering ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (Partial Integral)
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Frame (Chassis)
	Double-Cradle Steel Frame with Screwed on Underbeams	Full Aluminium Frame	Tubular Space Frame
	Front Suspension
	Telescopic Forks	Showa 47mm Upside-Down Cartridge Front Forks, Compression and Rebound Adjuster	45mm USD Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Steel Swinging Fork with Central Shock Strut	Fully adjustable Showa Piggyback Reservoir RSU with Remote Hydraulic Preload Adjuster	Cast Aluminium Single-Sided Swing Arm with Paralever Brace, Central Progressive Spring Strut, Spring Pre-load Adjustable, Rebound Damping Adjustable
	Front Wheel Travel
	120 mm	120mm	NA
	Rear Wheel Travel
	90 mm	107mm	NA
Miscellaneous Information
	Steering Angle
	57.3°	NA	60.7°
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	NA	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	Bike Variant
	BMW R18 Cruiser (Standard Model)	Triumph Rocket 3 R Black	BMW R12 Cruiser
	2-Wheeler Type
	Cruiser	Cruiser	Cruiser
	Official Tagline
	Soul is All That Matters.	Magnificent Rocket	Cruise As You Are
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	Latest Price in India
	BMW R18 Cruiser price is Rs 19.90 lakh (ex-showroom).	Triumph Rocket 3 R Black price is Rs 20.90 lakh (ex-showroom).	BMW R12 Cruiser price is Rs 19.90 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
	Colour Options
	Black	Matte Jet Black with Jet Black	Blackstorm Metallic, Aventurin Red Metallic, Option 719 Thorium
	On Road Price
	BMW R18 Cruiser on road price is Rs 22.90 lakh in Delhi, Rs 23.68 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 23.18 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 23.48 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	Triumph Rocket 3 R Black on road price is Rs 24.06 lakh in Delhi, Rs 24.87 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 24.35 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 24.66 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Triumph dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	BMW R12 Cruiser on road price is Rs 22.90 lakh in Delhi, Rs 23.68 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 23.18 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 23.48 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.