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BMWR12 / R12S

2025-present · R12S

Power
109hp
@ 7,000 rpm
Torque
115Nm
@ 6,500 rpm
Weight
220kg
wet
Engine
1,170cc
2 cyl · Boxer twin
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Launch price (US MSRP, excl destination)USD 21,590

2025 BMW R12S, paintwork "Lava orange" metallic — photo by Franken-Guzzista
2025 BMW R12S, paintwork "Lava orange" metallic — photo by Franken-Guzzista · CC0 1.0

The BMW R12 / R12S is listed for 2024-present, in 2 versions. Category: Cruiser. Latest version (2025-present · R12S): 1,170 cc, 109 hp, 115 Nm, and 220 kg.

Engine

Engine
1,170cc air/oil-cooled boxer twin
Displacement
1,170 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
Boxer twin
Cooling
air/oil-cooled
Transmission
6-speed manual, dry single-disc clutch, shaft final drive
Gears
6
Final drive
shaft

Performance

Power
109 hp
Power (metric)
80 kW
Peak power at
7,000 rpm
Torque
115 Nm
Peak torque at
6,500 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
Inverted telescopic fork, 45mm, preload and rebound damping adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel
Rear suspension
Single-sided aluminum swingarm with single shock, preload and rebound damping adjustable, 120mm (4.7in) travel
Front tire
120/70 ZR17
Rear tire
180/55 ZR17

Brakes

System
ABS standard, linked front-to-rear braking; BMW Motorrad ABS Pro (cornering ABS) per manufacturer-adjacent listings
Front
Dual 310mm discs, Brembo Monobloc calipers
Rear
Single 265mm disc, caliper brand/piston count not specified in sources

Dimensions

Weight
220 kg
Weight basis
wet
Seat height
795 mm
Fuel capacity
15.9 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

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