Data & equipment

The BMW R 12 S

With its comprehensive standard equipment, the R 12 S lets you relive the spirit of the 1970s with its aesthetic, while enjoying state-of-the-art technology. Of course, the iconic bike is also powered by the legendary boxer engine, which has been thrilling fans with its punch for decades. You can find out everything about the extensive technical equipment of the #Soulfuel bike on this page.

Technical Data

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

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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°
Wheels
Aluminum spoke wheels
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
1)
Permitted total weight
430 kg
Payload (with standard equipment)
211 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.

Equipment

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

  • Tire pressure control
  • ConnectedRide control
  • Digital Display
  • Anti-theft alarm

Optional accessories

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

Ready for an icon? With our configurator, you can put your R 12 S together exactly how you want it.

Ready for an icon? With our configurator, you can put your R 12 S together exactly how you want it.

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