BMW R 12 (2025)

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
Rear Suspension Travel	3.5 inches / 88.9 mm

Wheels & Brakes

Wheels	Aluminum cast wheels
Front Wheel/Rim Size	2.75 x 19 inches
Front Tire Size	100/90 R19
Rear Wheel/Rim Size	4.00 x 16 inches
Rear Tire Size	150/80 R16
Front Brakes	Twin disc brake, diaTwin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Rear Brakes	Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral)

Dimension & Weights

Overall Length	86.6 inches / 2199.6 mm
Overall Width	32.7 inches / 830.5 mm
Overall Height	43.7″ / 1110mm (without mirror)
Seat Height	29.7 inches / 754.3 mm
Wheelbase	59.84 inches / 1512 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.7 L / 4.7 US gallons
Wet (kerb/curb) Weight	500 lbs / 226.7 kg
Max Load Capacity	948 lbs / 430 kg

Equipment

Standard equipment

• Roll/Rock riding modes
• Keyless Ride
• Upside-down fork and suspension strut with progressive damping
• Dynamic engine brake control
• Partial integral brake system
• ABS Pro
• Dynamic Traction Control
• Newly designed exhaust system
• Complimentary BMW Motorrad Ultimate Care Break-In Service*

Optional equipment

• Passenger package
• Classic black spoked wheel and Classic II gold
• Headlight Pro
• Tire Pressure Monitor
• Digital Display
• Design option exhaust system
• ConnectedRide Control, including smartphone holder
• Comfort package (including shift assistant Pro, cruise control, Hill Start Control Pro and grip heating)
• Option 719, including milled parts packages

Optional accessories

• Bags and tank bag from the Soulfuel Collection
• Custom rear end trim
• Black drag bar handlebars
• Tour windscreen
• Comfort seat
• ConnectedRide Navigator and much more

BMW R 12 2025 Colour Options

• Blackstorm Metallic
• Aventurin Red Metallic
• Option 719 Thorium