2025 R 12
BMW Motorrad R 12 For Sale Richmond
Review BMW Motorrad R 12 Bike Specifications, Features & Colours Available at Virtual BMW Motorrad
Pure enjoyment
You don't have to dream of California. This laid-back cruiser brings this unique nonchalance right to your doorstep. Its low seat height invites you to hop on immediately. As a thoroughly relaxed road surfer, you might want to give your ears some fitting music to listen to. And then: roadtrippin' towards an endless summer. Alternatively, you may simply want to listen to the sound of the boxer engine and let its drive system roll you through metropolises or rock around winding country roads. Enjoy this unique #Soulfuel feeling – life is easy on the R 12.
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Model Variants
R 12
Standard Equipment
- ABS Pro, DTC, Keyless Ride
- Cast Aluminium Wheels, Riding Modes
- Dynamic Brake Light, LED Indicator, Taillight and Headlight, Daytime Riding Light
- 12V Socket, Revolution Counter, USB Port
Available Colours
Black Storm Metallic
Available on R 12 models.
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Features
What you see is what you feel
Shine on: gold and black spoked wheels
The optional tubeless spoked wheels enhance every mile and every kilometre. Golden accents reflect the sun as you ride towards it in style. Gold spoke wheels only available on Option 719 variant.
Technical highlight: LED headlight
Illuminating the road before you: the LED headlight with daytime running light ensures that you see everything and are seen by everyone – at any time of day or night and even in poor visibility.
Inviting: extra low seat height
Welcome home: The single seat bench with a low seat height of just 754 mm makes the R 12 easily accessible and invites a large number of fans to climb aboard.
Hi-tech on board: the brake system
Unrestrained riding pleasure, even if you have to stop. The partial integral brake system ensures automatic brake force distribution with dynamic adaptation.
Dynamics and comfort: shift assistant Pro
Cruising instead of shifting: the shift assistant Pro is included in the optional comfort package. It enables gear changes in both directions without actuating the clutch.
Elegant detail: the chromed name plate
The shiny, chromed aluminium plate adorns your R 12 with its name and makes your bike recognisable everywhere – wherever it is you may go.
Modern vintage: the round instrument
The round instrument emphasises the retro character of the R 12. The analogue speedometer proves that you are riding a bike with history.
Powerful centrepiece: the boxer engine
It may not be a heart of gold, but it is a very powerful heart: the popular boxer engine of the R 12 delivers fine acceleration on the road even at low revs thanks to its rich torque.
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Specifications
Technical Data
Ratet output
70 kW (95 hp) at 6,500 rpm, OE power reduction: 35 kW (48 hp) at 5.250 rpm
Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Type
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
Capacity
1,170 cc
Max. torque
110 Nm at 6,000 rpm, OE power reduction: 98 Nm at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio
12.0 : 1
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Maximum speed
203 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC
5.1 litre
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
CO2 emission based on WMTC
119 g/km
Alternator
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal power)
Battery
12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearsbox
Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Drive
Cardan
Traction control
BMW Motorrad DTC
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
Frame
Tubular space frame
Front wheel location / suspension
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm
Rear wheel location / suspension
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable
Suspension travel, front / rear
90 mm / 90 mm
Wheelbase
1,520 mm
Castor
132.5 mm
Steering head angle
60.7°
Wheels
Aluminium cast wheels
Rim, front
2.75 x 19"
Rim dimensions, rear
4.00 x 16"
Tyres, front
100/90 R19
Tyres, rear
150/80 R16
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral)
Seat height
754 mm
Inner leg curve
1,760 mm
Usable tank volume
14 l
Reserve
approx. 3.5 l
Height
1,110 mm (without mirror)
Width
830 mm (above hand lever)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled
227 kg1)
Permitted total weight
430 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
202 kg
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