BMW R 12 G/S 2025 vs. Royal Enfield Bullet 350 2026

BMW R 12 G/S 2025

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 2026

Technical Specifications BMW R 12 G/S 2025 compared to Royal Enfield Bullet 350 2026

BMW R 12 G/S 2025

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 2026

BMW R 12 G/S 2025

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	85.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	109 HP	Engine power	20.2 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,100 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	27 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	9.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Prop shaft	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	2
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	349 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	45 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	210 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	270 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Engine drag torque control, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	90 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	120 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,200 mm	Length	2,110 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	785 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,580 mm	Wheelbase	1,390 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	860 mm	Seat Height	805 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2
Range	Range	313 km	Range	494 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	67.67 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	2.63 l/100km
Stationary noise over 95dB	Stationary noise over 95dB		Stationary noise over 95dB

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Heated grips, Keyless System, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights	Equipment	USB socket, Charging & power

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 12 G/S 2025

The BMW R12 G/S is not a sensible GS, but an emotional one. It is aimed at tall, experienced riders who value character, directness and the classic boxer feeling more highly than comfort, electronics and suitability for everyday use. Those who understand and can ride it will get a bike with real charisma and rare riding pleasure - everyone else will not be happy with it.

charismatic air/oil-cooled boxer

direct, analogue riding feel

surprisingly comfortable seat

stable, sporty suspension on good roads

high-quality overall impression

independent character

high-quality mechanical overall impression

Demanding seat height

difficult manoeuvring

limited motorway capability

little wind protection

noticeable vibrations on the handlebars

noticeable load change reactions

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price BMW R 12 G/S vs Royal Enfield Bullet 350

Price BMW R 12 G/S

Model year

Average market price

Current average market prices

Price Royal Enfield Bullet 350

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