R 12 G/S

Feel the spirit

Ready to go wild: the R 12 G/S will awaken your spontaneous desire for adventure. As soon as you get on it, you’ll feel the spirit of its role model, the legendary R 80 G/S. Start a journey that will clear your mind. Get off the streets, start having fun. Who’s going to stop you? The purist design of the retro enduro is only complete when it’s caked in mud. The Boxer sound is the perfect soundtrack for your wild ride. Back in the city, but still far removed from the daily grind. Hop off and feel the joy – pure #Soulfuel

The Spirit of the Original

Like its spiritual predecessor, the R 80 G/S from 1980, the R 12 G/S stands for unlimited biking adventures. The shapes and colours emphasise the character of this free spirit.

The G/S legend lives on

The R 12 G/S pays tribute to the beginnings of the G/S legend – nostalgia and modernity in perfect symbiosis. The exposed, aesthetically staged boxer engine, the high chassis, and the colour scheme of the original are immediately striking. Its martial retro look will have you yearning for the deserts and off-road trails. Its purist style references the insignia of the R 80 G/S and makes the bike a timeless classic and a unique style statement, even today.

Airboxer forever

An engine with loyal fans: the boxer. With the R 12 G/S, we have incorporated it into a contemporary framework concept. The basic structure consisting of the engine, single-piece tubular spaceframe with a bolted rear frame, flush suspension strut and redesigned engine peripheral equipment provides the basis for an enjoyable ride. With the three riding modes, RAIN, ROAD, and ENDURO, you can adapt your riding experience to suit your preferences. The typical boxer sound and 109 hp will transport you straight to adventure, with no diversions.

Expand your comfort zone

The equipment in the optional comfort package offers you outstanding support. With shift assistant Pro, you can enjoy a more dynamic yet comfortable ride, with no need to use the clutch for shifting gears. Hill Start Control provides support for hill starts, and the electronic cruise control offers assistance on the road. The grip heating allows you to enjoy trips in colder regions in comfort.

Engine
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
Compression ratio	12.0 : 1
Mixture control	Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Exhaust emission standards	EU 5+
Performance / fuel consumption
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC	5.1 l
CO2 emission based on WMTC	119 g/km
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 / 12 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox	Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Drive	Cardan
Chassis / brakes
Frame	Tubular space frame
Rim, front	2.15 x 21"
Rim, rear	4.00 x 17"
Tyre, rear	150/70 R17
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral)
Dimensions / weights
Usable tank volume	15.5 l
Reserve	approx. 4 l
Permitted total weight	430 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)	201 kg

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• Cross-spoked wheel, tubeless, in 21”/17”
• Fully adjustable Enduro suspension with progressive damping
• Riding modes Rain, Road and Enduro
• Partial integral BMW Motorrad ABS Pro brake system
• Keyless Ride
• Dynamic engine brake control
• Dynamic Traction Control
• Newly designed exhaust system
• Analogue round instrument

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Enduro package Pro with 18” rear wheel, enduro footrest, handlebar risers, hand lever protector, large engine guard
• Riding modes Pro with the additional ENDURO PRO riding mode
• Rallye seat with +20 mm seat height
• Comfort package including shift assistant Pro, cruise control, Hill Start Control Pro, grip heating
• Headlight Pro
• Tyre pressure control
• Digital Display
• Passenger package
• ConnectedRide Control incl. smartphone mount and USB-C socket
• Option 719 including Billet packs
• M Lightweight battery
• Cross-spoked wheel II in gold
• Engine guard

Optional accessories

• Rallye cockpit fairing
• Navigation preparation with ConnectedRide mount
• Engine protection bar
• Additional LED headlight
• Cylinder-head cover guard
• Titanium rear silencer
• ConnectedRide Navigator
• Tank bag and soft luggage bags
• and much more