R 12 S

Modern art meets an icon

The form and details clearly reflect the design language of the 1970s. Every detail expressed passion and exclusivity. With bright Lava orange metallic paintwork, the bike brings its unique style to the streets.

Let’s paint the town orange

The form and details clearly reflect the design language of the 1970s. Every detail expressed passion and exclusivity. With bright Lava orange metallic paintwork, the bike brings its unique style to the streets.

Create your own

The R 12 S is already a work of art as standard. If there is any equipment you want to add on, you can choose from the same selection of accessory products as is available for the R 12 nineT. Among other options, these include the short rear, the titanium rear silencer, and the practical side bags .

That boxer feeling

Even the engine is legendary. Today, as ever, the boxer is the drive of choice when you’re looking for a unique riding experience. With the three riding modes, RAIN, ROAD, and DYNAMIC, you can adapt your riding experience to suit your preferences.

An incomparable riding experience

The ergonomics, which are based on the R 12 nineT, allow you to maintain a dynamic sitting posture. ABS Pro and DTC provide support on the road. The features of the comfort package are included as standard and give you a more intensive riding experience: from shift assistant Pro to Hill Start Control. In colder temperatures, the heated grips keep your hands nice and warm. There’s only one problem: it’s hard to drag yourself off this bike.

Engine
Rated output	80 kW (109 hp) at 7,000 rpm, A2: 70 kW (95 hp) at 6,500 rpm, OE power reduction: 35 kW (48 hp) at 5,250 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	115 Nm at 6,500 rpm, A2: 110 Nm at 6,000 rpm, OE power reduction: 98 Nm at 3,000 rpm
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
Maximum speed	215 km/h
Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC	5.1 l
Fuel type	Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
CO2 emission based on WMTC	119 g/km
Electrical system
Alternator	Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal power)
Battery	12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Clutch	Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox	Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Drive	Cardan
Traction control	BMW Motorrad DTC
Chassis / brakes
Frame	Tubular space frame
Front wheel location / suspension	Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable
Rear wheel location / suspension	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable
Suspension travel front / rear	120 mm / 120 mm
Wheelbase	1,511 mm
Castor	110.7 mm
Steering head angle	62.3°
Rim, front	3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear	5.50 x 17''
Tyre, front	120/70 ZR17
Tyre, rear	180/55 ZR17
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	795 mm
Inner leg curve at unladen weight	1,765 mm
Usable tank volume	16 l
Reserve	approx. 3.5 l
Length	2,130 mm (over rear wheel)
Height	1,070 mm (without mirror)
Width	870 mm (above hand lever)
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled	220 kg
Permitted total weight	430 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)	211 kg

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

• Brushed aluminium tank
• Riding modes Rain, Road, Dynamic
• Fully adjustable upside-down fork with progressive dumping
• Dynamic engine brake control
• Partial integrated brake system BMW Motorrad ABS PRO
• Dynamic Traction Control
• Hill Start Control
• Headlight Pro
• Shift Assistant Pro
• Singel seater
• Option 719 Classic II wheel
• Sport tyres
• Heated grips
• Cruise control
• Option 719 Shadow milled parts
• Option 719 Shafow II milled parts
• Black fork and black handlebars
• Special paintwork in Lava orange metallic
• R 12 S airbox badge
• Cockpit fairing from the accessories range incl. dark tinted windscreen
• Keyless Ride

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Optional accessories

• Bags and tank bag from the Soulfuel Collection
• Rear end trim, short
• Titanium rear silencer
• ConnectedRide Navigator
• and much more