2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser vs 2018 Indian Scout

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser 2024 BMW R 12 Cruiser

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Power
70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
227 kg / 500 lbs
2018 Indian Scout 2018 Indian Scout

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Power
100 hp / 74.5 kW @ 8100 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
253 kg / 558 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20242017 - 18
Make ModelBMW R 12 CruiserIndian Scout
Dimensions
Seat Height754 mm / 29.7 in673 mm / 26.5 in Laden 643 mm/ 25.3 in
Wheelbase1519 mm / 59.8 in1562 mm / 61.5 in
Ground Clearance-135 mm / 5.3 in
Height1110 mm / 43.7 in1207 mm / 47.5 in
Length2200 mm / 86.6 in2311 mm / 91 in
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)1760 mm / 69.3 in-
Width830 mm / 32.7 in880 mm / 34.6 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)227 253
Dry Weight (kg)-244
Dry Weight-244 kg / 538 lbs
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR-449 kg / 988 lbs
Oil Capacity-4.73 Litres
Wet Weight227 kg / 500 lbs253 kg / 558 lbs
Performance
Max Power70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm100 hp / 74.5 kW @ 8100 rpm
Max Torque106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm72.2 ft-lbs / 97.7 Nm @ 5900 rpm
Engine
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub in1133 cc / 69 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.Four stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm99 x 73.6mm / 3.898 x 2.898 in
Compression Ratio12:110.7:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsControlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59-
Engine Oil Specification-SAE 15W60
Exhaust-Split dual exhaust with crossover, exhaust control two O2 sensors, one each bank, single three-way catalyst in each muffler
Fuel InductionElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wireElectronic fuel injection, closed loop, 60 mm bore
Fuel TypeUnleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON)-
LubricationWet sumpSemi-dry sump
StarterElectricElectric
EV Specifics
Battery Capacity-12 volts / 12 amp/hour, 210 CCA, maintenance free AGM
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operatedWet, multi-plate
Final DriveShaftBelt drive, 141 tooth
Final Drive Ratio-2.357:1
Gear Ratios1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.8481st 10.782:1 2nd 7.328:1 3rd 5.841:1 4th 4.957:1 5th 4.380:1 6th 4.034:1
Primary Drive-Gear drive wet clutch
Primary Drive Ratios1.737-
Transmission / Drive2.9106 Speed sliding-mesh/foot shift
Chassis
Frame TypeFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding-
Suspension - Front46 mm upside-down telescopic forks41 mm Telescopic fork
Suspension - RearCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage dampingDual shocks
Rake29.3 °29°
Trail132 mm / 5.2 in119.9 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Front90 mm / 3.5 in 120 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear90 mm / 3.5 in76 mm / 3.0 in
Electrical Systems
Charging System-35 amp max output
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliperSingle 298 mm rotor with 2 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 298 mm rotor with 1 piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS Pro-
Rims - Front2.75 x 19-
Rims - Rear4.00 x 16-
Tyres - Front100/90 - R19130/90-16 72H
Tyres - Rear150/80 - R16150/80-16 71H
WheelsAluminium cast wheels-
Wheels - Front-Cast 16" x 3.5"
Wheels - Rear-Cast 16" x 3.5"