BMW R 12 nineT 2025 vs. Indian FTR Carbon 2020

BMW R 12 nineT 2025

Indian FTR Carbon 2020

Overview - BMW R 12 nineT 2025 vs Indian FTR Carbon 2020

BMW R 12 nineT 2025

Indian FTR Carbon 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 12 nineT 2025 compared to Indian FTR Carbon 2020

BMW R 12 nineT 2025

Indian FTR Carbon 2020

BMW R 12 nineT 2025

Indian FTR Carbon 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	Boxer	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	101 mm	Bore	102 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73 mm	Stroke	73.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	109 HP	Engine power	120 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	12.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	50 mm	Throttle Bore	60 mm
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	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Oil-air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,170 ccm	Displacement	1,203 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	45 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Paralever	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	150 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Steel

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	62.3 degree	Rake	63.7 degree
Trail	Trail	110.7 mm	Trail	130 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	310 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,130 mm	Length	2,287 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,511 mm	Wheelbase	1,524 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Keyless System, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 12 nineT 2025

BMW has not only given the nineT model series an updated name and a polished design, but also a large chunk of versatility. It remains the characterful naked bike with a vibrant boxer engine, but can also offer significantly more riding pleasure thanks to the new ergonomics, adjustable suspension, better brakes and quickshifter for the first time. Looking good, relaxed cruising or pops through the twisties - the BMW R 12 nineT can do it all!

Great old-school boxer with now EU5+ homologation

First modern quickshifter for this engine

Top brakes

Very sensitive, fully adjustable chassis

Versatile ergonomics

Lots of cool accessory options Agile riding performance

Quickshifter very jerky when shifting up in some situations

Clutch requires a lot of manual force

Considerable price, especially with accessories

Indian FTR Carbon 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 12 nineT vs Indian FTR Carbon

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BMW R 12 nineT 2025 vs. Indian FTR Carbon 2020

Overview - BMW R 12 nineT 2025 vs Indian FTR Carbon 2020

Technical Specifications BMW R 12 nineT 2025 compared to Indian FTR Carbon 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW R 12 nineT 2025

Indian FTR Carbon 2020

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price BMW R 12 nineT vs Indian FTR Carbon

Price BMW R 12 nineT

Price Indian FTR Carbon

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