BMW R 12 G/S vs Royal Enfield Bear 650
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The BMW R 12 G/S and Royal Enfield Bear 650 are among the most cross-shopped modern classic bikes of 2026. The Royal Enfield Bear 650 undercuts the BMW R 12 G/S by about $9,546, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the BMW R 12 G/S leads on power with 109 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickBMW
BMW R 12 G/S
Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield Bear 650The verdict
The BMW R 12 G/S edges it overall at 8/10, but the Royal Enfield Bear 650 wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Royal Enfield Bear 650
A2-legal, 47 hp, forgiving to learn on.
BMW R 12 G/S
109 hp and 0.48 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Royal Enfield Bear 650
Our 7.9/10 at $6,849, the most bike per dollar.
Royal Enfield Bear 650
216 kg with an 830 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
BMW R 12 G/S
Our top score in this matchup at 8/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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BMW R 12 G/S vs Royal Enfield Bear 650: your questions answered
Which is faster, the BMW R 12 G/S or the Royal Enfield Bear 650?
The BMW R 12 G/S makes the most power at 109 hp and 115 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the BMW R 12 G/S or the Royal Enfield Bear 650?
The Royal Enfield Bear 650 is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $6,849.
Which is lighter, the BMW R 12 G/S or the Royal Enfield Bear 650?
The Royal Enfield Bear 650 is the lightest at 216 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the BMW R 12 G/S or the Royal Enfield Bear 650?
For a new rider we'd point to the Royal Enfield Bear 650: A2-legal, 47 hp and 216 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
