BMW R 12 / NineT: review, history, specs

Class: heritage
Production: 11/2023+
Predecessor: BMW R Ninet

BMW R 12 (Europe, USA), 2024+
BMW R 12 NineT (Europe, USA), 2024+

Electronic equipment BMW R 12 / NineT (basic & optional):

  • ABS
  • DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
  • Dynamic Engine Brake Control
  • DBC (Dynamic Brake Control)
  • Riding Mode
  • Gear Shift Assistant
  • Cruise Control
  • Hill Start Control Pro (HSC Pro)
  • Tyre Pressure Monitor (RDC)
  • Heated grips
  • ConnectedRide Control
  • Cornering headlight
  • Keyless Ride

History


MarketsProductionName & Codes
Europe11/2023+Name: BMW R 12
Parts Catalog Code: 0N51
Europe11/2023+Name: BMW R 12 NineT
Parts Catalog Code: 0N01
USA11/2023+Name: BMW R 12
Parts Catalog Code: 0N53
USA11/2023+Name: BMW R 12 NineT
Parts Catalog Code: 0N03

Specifications


BMW R 12 / NineT: specs.

DIMENSIONS
Overall length2200 mm / 86,6 in – R 12

2130 mm / 83,8 in – R 12 NineT
Overall width790 mm / 31,1 in – R 12

820 mm / 32,3 in – R 12 NineT
Overall height1110 mm / 43,7 in – R 12

1070 mm / 42,1 in – R 12 NineT
Seat height754 mm / 29,7 in – R 12

789 mm / 31,1 in – R 12 NineT
Wheelbase
Ground clearance
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight227 kg / 500 lbs – R 12

220 kg / 485 lbs – R 12 NineT
FRAME
Frame (type)Tubular spaceframe with effective drive unit
Front suspension, travel45 mm inverted telescopic fork, 90 mm / 3,5 in – R 12

45 mm inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in – R 12 NineT
Rear suspension, travelBMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 90 mm / 3,5 in – R 12

BMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 120 mm / 4,7 in – R 12 NineT
Front tire size100/90 ZR19 — R 12
120/70 ZR17 — R 12 NineT
Rear tire size150/80 ZR16 — R 12
180/55 ZR17 — R 12 NineT
Front brakeDouble disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (ABS)
Rear brakeSingle disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS)
Fuel capacity14,0 l / 3,7 US gal (reserve – 3,5 l) — R 12

16,0 l / 4,2 US gal (reserve – 3,5 l) — R 12 NineT
Fuel economy / consumption5,1 l / 100 km (46 US mpg)1
ENGINE
Engine (type)Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangementFlat twin (boxer) with central counterbalance shaft
Bore & Stroke101,0 x 73,0 mm
Displacement1170 cm³ (71,4 cu in)
Compression ratio12.0:1
Valve trainChain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power95,0 hp (70,0 kW) / 6500 rpm — R 12
109,0 hp (80,0 kW) / 7000 rpm — R 12 NineT
Max. torque110,0 Nm (11,2 kg-m) / 6000 rpm — R 12
115,0 Nm (11,7 kg-m) / 6500 rpm — R 12 NineT
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
Top speed203 km/h (126 mph)2
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchSingle dry plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveShaft
Gear ratio

I
II
III
IV
V

VI


2.375
1.696
1.296
1.065
0.939
0.848
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemBMS-O
AlternatorBelt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 660W
Battery capacity12V-14Ah

Images


BMW R 12 / NineT: images, gallery.

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BMW R 12 NineT
BMW R 12 NineT

Videos


BMW R 12 / NineT: video.

Manuals


Links

  1. BMW R12 / NineT | Rider’; Manual | Fuel Consumption
  2. bmw-motorrad.co.uk | BMW R 12 | Top Speed