You don’t have to dream of California. This cruiser brings this unique vibe right to your doorstep. Its low seat height invites you to hop on immediately. As a road surfer, you might want to give your ears some fitting music to listen to. And then: riding towards an endless horizon. Alternatively, you may simply want to listen to the sound of the boxer engine and let its drive system roll you through cities or rock around winding country roads. Enjoy this unique #Soulfuel feeling – life is easy on the 2025 R 12.
Key Specifications
Engine Type
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
Engine Capacity
1,170 cc
Max Power
95 hp at 6,500 rpm
Max Torque
81 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm 109.8 Nm at 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
126 mph / 202.7 kmph
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 L 4.7 US gallons
Weight (Wet/Kerb)
500 lbs / 226.7 kg
Seat Height
29.7 inches / 754.3 mm
All Specifications
Make & Model
Model
BMW R 12
Year
2025
Engine
Engine Type
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
Displacement
1,170 cc
Bore x Stroke
101mm x 73 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0 : 1
Number of Cylinders
2
Max Horsepower
95 hp at 6,500 rpm
Max Torque
81 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm 109.8 Nm at 6,000 rpm
Valve Train
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Engine Management System
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Fuel
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
Performance
Top Speed
126 mph / 202.7 kmph
Transmission
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Gearbox
Constant-mesh 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Final Drive
Cardan shaft drive
Traction Control System
BMW Motorrad DTC
Electrical & Electronics System
Battery
12 V / 14 Ah
Alternator/Generator
Permanent magnet generator 600 W (nominal capacity)
Starter
Electric
Headlight Type
LED
Taillight Type
LED
Riding Modes
Roll/Rock
Traction Control System
BMW Motorrad DTC
ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral)
Chassis & Suspension
Frame Type
Tubular space frame
Front Suspension
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm
Front Suspension Travel
3.5 inches / 88.9 mm
Rear Suspension
Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable
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