BMW R 12 nineT

The BMW R 12 nineT is priced at Rs 20,90,000 (ex-showroom) and is available in three colour options: Blackstorm Metallic, Night Black and San Remo Green Metallic.

The BMW R 12 nineT gets a dual-pod analogue instrument console. Its features list includes lean sensitive ABS, traction control, engine drag torque control, tyre pressure monitoring system, USB charging port and adjustable clutch and brake levers. Riding modes include: gets three riding modes: Rain, Road and Dynamic.

The BMW R 12 nineT is powered by a 1170cc, air/oil-cooled, twin-cylinder boxer engine producing 109PS at 7000rpm and 115Nm at 6500rpm. The bike has a claimed maximum speed of 215kmph.

The suspension setup of the R 12 nineT consists of a 45mm inverted fork (rebound adjustable) and a paralever swingarm with a monoshock (preload adjustable). The braking setup of the bike consists of twin 310mm front disc brakes with radially mounted 4-piston monobloc callipers and a single 265mm disc at the rear with a 2-piston floating calliper. It gets a 120-section front tyre and a 180-section rear tyre with 17-inch wheels at both ends. It gets a seat height of 795mm, kerb weight of 220kg and a fuel tank capacity of 16 litres.

The BMW R 12 nineT rivals the Triumph Bonneville T120 and the Kawasaki Z900RS.