R 12 nine T vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition

BMW R 12 nine T vs Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition compared on price, mileage, power and specifications — base variant of each, with the on-road price in Palanpur.

BMW R 12 nine T
BMW R 12 nine T

Standard · Cafe Racer

₹23.50 Lakh ex-showroom

₹25.71 Lakh on-road, Palanpur

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Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition
Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition

Standard · Adventure

₹16.05 Lakh ex-showroom

₹17.60 Lakh on-road, Palanpur

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R 12 nine T vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition: at a glance

The Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition is ₹7.45 Lakh cheaper than the BMW R 12 nine T (₹16.05 Lakh vs ₹23.50 Lakh ex-showroom). The R 12 nine T takes most powerful, bigger engine and lowest seat. The Tiger 900 Desert Edition takes best mileage and lightest.

CheapestTiger 900 Desert Edition — Tiger 900 Desert Edition (₹16.05 Lakh) vs R 12 nine T (₹23.50 Lakh)
Best mileageTiger 900 Desert Edition — Tiger 900 Desert Edition (21.2 kmpl) vs R 12 nine T (19.6 kmpl)
Most powerfulR 12 nine T — R 12 nine T (107.5 bhp) vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition (106.5 bhp)
Bigger engineR 12 nine T — R 12 nine T (1170 cc) vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition (888 cc)
LightestTiger 900 Desert Edition — Tiger 900 Desert Edition (219 kg) vs R 12 nine T (220 kg)
Lowest seatR 12 nine T — R 12 nine T (795 mm) vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition (820 mm)

R 12 nine T vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition specifications

BMW R 12 nine T

BMW R 12 nine T

Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition

Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition

Price & Overview
Ex-Showroom Price₹23.50 Lakh₹16.05 Lakh
Body TypeCafe RacerAdventure
Categorybikebike
Engine & Performance
Engine1170 cc888 cc
Power107.5 bhp106.5 bhp
Torque115 Nm90 Nm
TransmissionManualManual
Top Speed215 kmph-
Fuel & Efficiency
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Mileage19.6 kmpl21.2 kmpl
Fuel Tank16 litres20 litres
Dimensions
Kerb Weight220 kg219 kg
Seat Height795 mm820 mm
Ground Clearance--

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R 12 nine T vs Tiger 900 Desert Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

The Triumph Tiger 900 Desert Edition is cheaper: Tiger 900 Desert Edition (₹16.05 Lakh) vs R 12 nine T (₹23.50 Lakh) (ex-showroom, base variant). The on-road price adds RTO and insurance and varies by city.

Disclaimer: Prices shown are indicative and may vary. Ex-showroom, road tax, registration, insurance and other charges are subject to change without notice. Please confirm the final on-road price with your nearest authorised dealer before purchase.