2025 R 12
THE BMW 2025 R 12
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.
Colour Options
Black Storm Metallic
Available on R 12 models.
Aventurine Red Metallic
Available on R 12 models.
Avus Silver Metallic
Available on R 12 Option 719 variant only.
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
R 12 HL Additions
- Design Option Exhaust Pipe, Headlight Pro
- Tyre Pressure Control, ConnectedRide Control
- Passenger Kit
Comfort Package: Hill Start Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Heated Grips, Cruise Control
R 12 Option 719 Additions
- Passenger Kit
- Option 719 Wheels Classic
- Headlight Pro, Tyre Pressure Control, ConnectedRide Control
Comfort Package: Hill Start Control, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Heated Grips, Cruise Control
Style Option 719: Design Option Exhaust Pipe, Option 719 Seat Bench, Option 719 Billet Pack Shadow I & II
What you see is what you feel
Just look at it standing there; like a promise. Every journey on it will feel like this: simple, beautiful, relaxed. The classic cruiser flyline, which slopes down towards the rear, is formed by the solo seat in conjunction with the large rear-wheel cover. The teardrop-shaped steel tank, modelled on the former toaster tanks, blends in harmoniously. The rear section looks compact and coordinated thanks to the function-integrated indicator lamps with integrated rear light. 19" front wheel and 16" rear wheel round off the flat, laid-back appearance.
Customise it!
The basis for individual ideas is the backbone concept. The classic tubular spaceframe, the flat suspension strut and the new airbox give maximum freedom in the design of the tank seat area. With customising parts such as the drag bar handlebars or the custom rear end trim, for example, you can give your R 12 a striking bobber style in no time at all.
Rock'n'roll on the road
With the legendary drive and the ROLL and ROCK riding modes, you can switch from seriously laid-back to dynamic whenever you feel like it. This boxer engine optimised for the custom cruiser delivers a rich torque and fine acceleration on the road at low revs. The ROLL riding mode is optimised for a balanced cruiser feeling. The ROCK riding mode makes you want to chase bends dynamically with optimum stability. As a special highlight, the R 12 moves a little rockier when idling.
Hang Loose
How relaxed can you be when riding? The special handlebar and footrest ergonomics ensure an outstanding cruiser feeling with a relaxed sitting position. The low seat height is inviting and as perfect for first-time riders as it is for born-again bikers. More reasons to stay relaxed: ABS Pro regulates the braking effect depending on the lean angle and DTC also increases riding safety. Lean back and enjoy your ride.
The spirit of easy
Just get on. The R 12 will take you anywhere in comfort. Start without a key thanks to Keyless Ride. Use your smartphone for sat nav with the optional ConnectedRide Control, including mobile phone holder. Have everything displayed even more clearly on the optional Digital Display. Shift between gears without actuating the clutch with the shift assistant of the optional comfort package.
Shine on: gold and black spoked wheels
Technical highlight: LED headlight
Inviting: extra low seat height
Hi-tech on board: the brake system
Dynamics and comfort: shift assistant Pro
Elegant detail: the chromed name plate
Modern vintage: the round instrument
Powerful centrepiece: the boxer engine
| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bore / stroke | 101 mm x 73 mm |
| 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 | |
| Performance / fuel consumption | ||
| 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 | |
| Power transmission | ||
| Clutch | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated | |
| Gearsbox | Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing | |
| Drive | Cardan | |
| Traction control | BMW Motorrad DTC | |
| Chassis / brakes | ||
| 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 | |
| Brake, rear | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper | |
| ABS | BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral) | |
| Dimensions / weights | ||
| Seat height | 754 mm | |
| Inner leg curve | 1,760 mm | |
| Usable tank volume | 14 l | |
| Reserve | approx. 3.5 l | |
| Length | 2,200 mm (over rear wheel) | |
| 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 |
1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.