2025 BMW R 12G/S vs 2024 Indian Scout Bobber

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2025 BMW R 12G/S 2025 BMW R 12G/S

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.
Power
81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
229 kg / 505 lbs
2024 Indian Scout Bobber 2024 Indian Scout Bobber

Custom / cruiser

Engine
Four stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
107 hp / 79 kW @ 7250 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
237 kg / 522 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20252024
Make ModelBMW R 12G/SIndian Scout Bobber
Dimensions
Seat Height860 mm / 33.9 in (875 mm / 34.4 in Enduro Package)649 mm / 25.5 in
Wheelbase1580 mm / 62.2 in (1585 / 62.4 in Enduro Package)1562 mm / 61.5 in
Ground Clearance-109 mm / 4.3 in
Length2200 mm / 86.6 in2207 mm / 86.9 in
Width830 mm / 32.7 in-
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)229 -
Dry Weight (kg)-237
Dry Weight-237 kg / 522 lbs
Fuel Capacity15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal13 Litres / 3.4 US gal
Maximum Load / GVWR-449 kg / 988 lbs
Wet Weight229 kg / 505 lbs-
Performance
Max Power81 kW / 109 hp @ 7000 rpm107 hp / 79 kW @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque115 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm79.7 lb-ft / 108 NM @ 6300 rpm
Engine
Displacement1170 cc / 71.4 cub in1250 cc / 76 cu in
Engine DetailFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, with four camshaft-operated valves and two overhead camshafts per cylinder.Four stroke, 60° V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke101 x 73 mm104 x 73.6 mm
Compression Ratio12:112.5:1
Cooling SystemAir/oil cooledLiquid Cooled
EmissionsControlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5+-
Exhaust-2-into-1
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
Drivetrain
ClutchSingle dry plate clutch, hydraulically operatedWet, multi-plate
Final DriveUniversal shaftBelt, 146 tooth
Gear Ratios1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.8481st 2.760:1, 2nd 1.882:1, 3rd 1.500:1, 4th 1.273:1, 5th 1.125:1, 5th 0.966:1
Primary Drive-Gear drive wet clutch
Primary Drive Ratios1.737-
Transmission / Drive6-Speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing6 Speed constant 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 - Front45 mm USD telescopic forks, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustable41 mm Telescopic fork - cartridge type, adjustable
Suspension - RearAluminum Paralever swinging arm, directly linked WAD spring strut, spring base, rebound and compression damping adjustableDual preload adjustable shocks
Rake-29°
Steering Head Angle63.1° (63.2° Enduro Package)-
Trail120.8 mm / 4.76 in (121.3 / 4.76 Enduro Package)125 mm / 4.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front210 mm / 8.3 in 119 mm / 4.7 in
Wheel Travel - Rear200 mm / 7.9 in50.8 mm / 2.0 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 310mm disc brake, with two axially bolted 2-piston floating calipersSingle 298 mm semi-floating disc with 2 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliperSingle 298 mm semi-floating disc with 1 piston caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad ABS Pro (lean angle optimised)-
Braking System-Individual front and rear control
Rims - Front2.15 x 21-
Rims - Rear4.0 x 17 (4.0 x 18 Enduro Package)-
Tyres - Front90/90/21130/90B16 67H
Tyres - Rear150/70 - R17 (150/70 - R18 Enduro Package)150/80B16 77H
WheelsAluminium cross-spoke wheels-
Wheels - Front-Cast 8-spoke 16 in x 3.5 in
Wheels - Rear-Cast 5-spoke 16 in x 3.5 in