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Overview
Blackstorm Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic
Option 719 Thorium

2024 BMW R 12

Motorcycle

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.

Specs and Features

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.

With all of the different types of motorcycles in existence, it can be tough finding the one that’s perfect for you. That’s why our showroom at BMW Motorcycles of Concord in Concord, CA organizes each type of motorcycle to their respective categories to help start you off in the right direction.

At SoSo Cycles - Concord, we have a wide variety of new and used motorcycles right in our inventory. Visit us today near Berkeley, CA to test ride one of our motorcycles. Contact us today for more information.

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