The R 12 G/S pays tribute to the R 80 G/S and the beginnings of BMW Motorrad’s long and successful history. With the legendary spirit of Rallye motorcycles from the 1980s, the unmistakeable Boxer torque and modern equipment, it is the perfect bike for whatever you need. Be it in the city or away from the asphalt: the R 12 G/S is the Ultimate Riding Machine and will always give you an unforgettable experience. Learn more about the comprehensive range of technical equipment here.
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80 kW (109 hp) at 7,000 rpm
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
101 mm x 73 mm
1,170 cc
115 Nm at 6,500 rpm
12.0 : 1
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
EU 5+
210 km/h
5.1 l
119 g/km
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
88 dB(A)
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal power)
12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Cardan
Tubular space frame
Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable
210 mm / 200 mm
240 mm
1,580 mm
120.8 mm
63.1°
42°
Aluminum cross spoke wheels
2.15 x 21"
4.00 x 17"
90/90 -21
150/70 R17
Twin disc brake, axial-mounted, diameter 310 mm, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
Single disc brake, 265 mm in diameter, Brembo 2-piston floating calliper
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral)
860 mm
1,935 mm
15.5 l
approx. 4 l
2,250 mm
1,256 mm (without mirror, at DIN unladen weight)
970 mm
216 kg
229 kg
430 kg
201 kg
1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
Standard equipment
Optional equipment
Optional accessories