R 12 S

Bore x stroke

101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)

Clutch

Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

Color options

Lava orange Metallic

Compression

12.0:1

Cooling system

Oil & air

Diameter

310 mm (12.2 inches)

Electrical

Permanent magnet alternator, 660 W. 12 V / 14 Ah battery

Emission details

Closed-­loop 3-­way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-­4

Engine details

Four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft

Engine size

1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)

Frame type

Tubular space

Front brakes

Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.

Front suspension

Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm

Front tire

120/70-17

Front wheel travel

119 mm (4.7 inches)

Fuel capacity

15.90 litres (4.20 US gallons)

Fuel consumption

4.96 litres/100 km (20.2 km/l or 47.42 mpg)

Fuel control

Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)

Fuel system

Injection

Gearbox

6-speed

Greenhouse gases

115.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)

Lubrication system

Dry sump

Model name

BMW R 12 S

Output

109.0 HP (79.6 kW)) @ 7000 RPM

Overall height

871 mm (34.3 inches)

Overall length

2129 mm (83.8 inches)

Overall width

1070 mm (42.1 inches)

Price as new

US$ 21590. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Rake (fork angle)

29.3°

Rear brakes

Single disc. ABS. Floating calipers. Two-piston.

Rear suspension

Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable

Rear tire

180/55-R17

Rear wheel travel

119 mm (4.7 inches)

Reserve fuel capacity

3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons)

Seat height

795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Starter

Electric

Top speed

215.7 km/h (134.0 mph)

Torque

109.8 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM

Trail

132 mm (5.2 inches)

Transmission type

Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)

Type

Custom / cruiser

Type of engine

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke

Valves per cylinder

4

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc

220.0 kg (485.0 pounds)

Wheelbase

1519 mm (59.8 inches)

Wheels

Cast aluminum

Year of manufacture

2025