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2025 BMW R 12

Motorcycle

The BMW R 12 Cruise as you are

You don't have to dream of California. This cruiser brings this unique vibe right to your doorstep. Its low seat height invites you to hop on immediately. As a road surfer, you might want to give your ears some fitting music to listen to. And then: riding towards an endless horizon. Alternatively, you may simply want to listen to the sound of the boxer engine and let its drive system roll you through cities or rock around winding country roads. Enjoy this unique #Soulfuel feeling – life is easy on the R 12.

Starting at $12,645 MSRP

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Engine

Rated output

95 hp at 6,500 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 x stroke

101 mm x 73 mm

Capacity

1,170 cc

Max. torque

81 lb-ft at 6,000 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

126 mph

Fuel type

Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

Electrical system

Alternator

Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal power)

Battery

12 V / 14 Ah

Power transmission

Clutch

Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

Gearbox

Constant-mesh 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing

Drive

Cardan shaft drive

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 aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable

Suspension travel, front / rear

3.5" / 3.5"

Wheelbase

59.84"

Castor

5.21"

Steering head angle

60.7°

Wheels

Aluminum cast wheels

Rim, front

2.75 x 19"

Rim, rear

4.00 x 16"

Tire, front

100/90 R19

Tire, 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 at unladen weight

29.7"

Inner leg curve at unladen weight

69.3"

Usable tank volume

3.7 gal

Reserve

approx. 0.9 gal

Length

86.6" (over rear wheel)

Height

43.7" (without mirror)

Width

32.7" (above hand lever)

Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled

500 lbs 1)

Permitted total weight

948 lbs

Payload (with standard equipment)

445 lbs

Shine on: gold and black spoked wheels

The optional tubeless spoked wheels enhance every mile. Golden accents reflect the sun as you ride towards it in style.

Technical highlight: LED headlight

Illuminating the road before you: the LED headlight helps ensure 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 bench seat with a low seat height of just 29.7” makes the R 12 easily accessible and invites a 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 nameplate

The shiny, chromed aluminum plate adorns your R 12 with its name and makes your bike recognizable everywhere – wherever it is you may go.

Modern vintage: the round instrument

The round instrument emphasizes the retro character of the R 12. The analog speedometer proves that you are riding a bike with history.

Powerful centerpiece: the boxer engine

The popular boxer engine of the R 12 delivers fine acceleration on the road even at low revs thanks to its rich torque.

2025 BMW R 12

The BMW R 12 Cruise as you are

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