Class: heritage
Production: 11/2023+
Predecessor: BMW R Ninet
Electronic equipment BMW R 12 (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
- Headlight Pro – R12S
- Shift Assistant Pro – R12S
History
| Markets | Production | Name & Codes |
| Europe | 11/2023+ | Name: BMW R 12 Parts Catalog Code: 0N51 |
| Europe | 11/2023+ | Name: BMW R 12 NineT Parts Catalog Code: 0N01 |
| Europe | 2025+ | Name: BMW R 12 S |
| Europe | 04/2025+ | Name: BMW R 12 G/S Parts Catalog Code: 0N21 |
| USA | 11/2023+ | Name: BMW R 12 Parts Catalog Code: 0N53 |
| USA | 11/2023+ | Name: BMW R 12 NineT Parts Catalog Code: 0N03 |
| USA | 2025+ | Name: BMW R 12 S |
| USA | 04/2025+ | Name: BMW R 12 G/S Parts Catalog Code: 0N23 |
Specifications
BMW R 12 / NineT / R12S / GS: specs.
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Overall length | 2200 mm / 86,6 in – R 12 2130 mm / 83,8 in – R 12 NineT, R12 S 2250 mm / 88,6 in – R 12 G/S |
| Overall width | 790 mm / 31,1 in – R 12 820 mm / 32,3 in – R 12 NineT 870 mm / 34,3 in – R12 S 970 mm / 38,2 in – R 12 G/S |
| Overall height | 1110 mm / 43,7 in – R 12 1070 mm / 42,1 in – R 12 NineT, R12 S 1256 mm / 49,4 in – R 12 G/S |
| Seat height | 754 mm / 29,7 in – R 12 789 mm / 31,1 in – R 12 NineT 795 mm / 31,3 in – R 12 S 860 mm / 33,9 in – R 12 G/S |
| Wheelbase | 1511 mm / 59,5 in 1580 mm / 62,2 in – R 12 G/S |
| Ground clearance | |
| Dry weight | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 227 kg / 500 lbs – R 12 220 kg / 485 lbs – R 12 NineT, R12 S 229 kg / 504 lbs – R 12 G/S |
| FRAME | |
| Frame (type) | Tubular spaceframe with effective drive unit |
| Front suspension, travel | 45 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, R12 S 45 mm inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 210 mm / 8,2 in – R 12 G/S |
| Rear suspension, travel | BMW 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, R12 S BMW Paralever (fully adjustable), 200 mm / 7,8 in – R 12 G/S |
| Front tire size | 100/90 ZR19 — R 12 120/70 ZR17 — R 12 NineT, R12 S 90/90-21 — R 12 G/S |
| Rear tire size | 150/80 ZR16 — R 12 180/55 ZR17 — R 12 NineT, R12 S 150/70-17 — R 12 G/S |
| Front brake | Double disc, 310 mm, 4-piston radial calipers (partial integral ABS Pro) Double disc, 310 mm, 2-piston calipers (partial integral ABS Pro) — R 12 G/S |
| Rear brake | Single disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (partial integral ABS Pro) |
| Fuel capacity | 14,0 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, R12 S 15,5 l / 4,1 US gal (reserve – 4,0 l) — R 12 G/S |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,1 l / 100 km (46 US mpg)1 |
| ENGINE | |
| Engine (type) | Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | Flat twin (boxer) with central counterbalance shaft |
| Bore & Stroke | 101,0 x 73,0 mm |
| Displacement | 1170 cm³ (71,4 cu in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max. power | 95,0 hp (70,0 kW) / 6500 rpm — R 12 109,0 hp (80,0 kW) / 7000 rpm — R 12 NineT, R12 S, R 12 G/S |
| Max. torque | 110,0 Nm (11,2 kg-m) / 6000 rpm — R 12 115,0 Nm (11,7 kg-m) / 6500 rpm — R 12 NineT, R12 S, R12 G/S |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 3,5 sec.2 |
| Top speed | 203 km/h (126 mph)3 215 km/h (133 mph)4 – R 12 NineT |
| Fuel system (type) | Fuel Injection |
| DRIVE TRAIN | |
| Clutch | Single dry plate, hydraulic operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Shaft |
| Gear ratio I II III IV V VI | 2.375 1.696 1.296 1.065 0.939 0.848 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Ignition system | BMS-O |
| Alternator | Belt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 660W |
| Battery capacity | 12V-14Ah 12V-12Ah — R 12 G/S |
Images
BMW R 12 / NineT: images, gallery.
Videos
BMW R 12 / NineT: video.