BMW R12 / R12S vs Indian Scout Bobber: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the BMW R12 / R12S (2025-present) and the Indian Scout Bobber (2026-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: BMW R12 / R12S 109 hp, Indian Scout Bobber 109.5 hp.
- Torque: BMW R12 / R12S 115 Nm, Indian Scout Bobber 109 Nm.
- Weight: BMW R12 / R12S 220 kg, Indian Scout Bobber 246 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- BMW R12 / R12S (2025-present)109
- Indian Scout Bobber (2026-present)109.5 (best)
Torque Nm
- BMW R12 / R12S (2025-present)115 (best)
- Indian Scout Bobber (2026-present)109
Weight kg
- BMW R12 / R12S (2025-present)220 (best)
- Indian Scout Bobber (2026-present)246
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present · R12S Remove |  2026-present · 1250 125th Anniversary Edition Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Years | 2025-present | 2026-present |
| Engine | 1,170cc air/oil-cooled boxer twin | two-cylinder 60° V-shape , 4 strokes Injection Ø 63 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 1,250 cc 111 ch (109.50 hp) to 7,250 rpm 11.10 mkg (109 Nm) to 6,300 rpm |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,170 cc | 1,250 cc |
| Power | 109 hp @ 7,000 rpm | 109.5 hp @ 7,250 rpmBest |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest | 109 Nm @ 6,300 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, dry single-disc clutch, shaft final drive | 6 stage gearbox , manual Secondary belt drive |
| Final drive | shaft | belt |
| Weight | 220 kg (wet)Best | 246 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 665 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.9 LBest | 13 L |
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic fork, 45mm, preload and rebound damping adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel | 41 mm diameter telehydraulic fork, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in) |
| Rear suspension | Single-sided aluminum swingarm with single shock, preload and rebound damping adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel | 2 side shock absorbers, Wheel travel : 51 mm (2.01 in) Preload adjustment |
| Brake system | ABS standard, linked front-to-rear braking; BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (cornering ABS) per manufacturer-adjacent listings | Not available |
| Front brake | Dual 310mm discs, Brembo Monobloc calipers | 1 disc Ø 298 mm (11.73 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 265mm disc, caliper brand/piston count not specified in sources | 1 disc Ø 298 mm (11.73 in), single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 | 150/80-16 |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 21,590 (US MSRP, excl destination) | Not available |