2026 BMW R 12 Gravity blue metallic

Current BMW Heritage R 12

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Year 2026
Make BMW
Model R 12

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Year 2026
Manufacturer BMW
Model Name R 12
Trim Name Gravity blue metallic
Generic Type (Primary) Heritage
Engine Type Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
Displacement 1,170 cc
Cooling System Air/oil-cooled
Bore 101 mm
Stroke 73 mm
Engine Power Rated output: 70 kW (95 hp) at 6,500 rpm, OE power reduction: 35 kW (48 hp) at 5.250 rpm
Engine Torque Max: 110 Nm at 6,000 rpm, OE power reduction: 98 Nm at 3,000 rpm
Compression Ratio 12.0 : 1
Fuel Injection Mixture control: Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Top Speed Maximum: 203 km/h
Fuel Type Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
Emissions CO2 based on WMTC: 119 g/km
Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy Per 100 km based on WMTC cycle: 5.1 l

Cruise as you are

You don't have to dream of California. This laid-back cruiser brings this unique nonchalance right to your doorstep. Its low seat height invites you to hop on immediately. As a thoroughly relaxed road surfer, you might want to give your ears some fitting music to listen to. And then: roadtrippin' towards an endless summer. Alternatively, you may simply want to listen to the sound of the boxer engine and let its drive system roll you through metropolises or rock around winding country roads. Enjoy this unique #Soulfuel feeling – life is easy on the R 12.

Features may include:

Technical highlight: LED headlight

Illuminating the road before you: the LED headlight with daytime running light ensures that you see everything and are seen by everyone – at any time of day or night and even in poor visibility.

Inviting: extra low seat height

Welcome home: The single seat bench with a low seat height of just 754 mm makes the R 12 easily accessible and invites a large number of fans to climb aboard.

Hi-tech on board: the brake system

Unrestrained riding pleasure, even if you have to stop. The partial integral brake system ensures automatic brake force distribution with dynamic adaptation.

Elegant detail: the chromed VIN plate

The shiny, chromed aluminium plate adorns your R 12 with its name and makes your bike recognisable everywhere – wherever it is you may go.

Modern vintage: the round instrument

The round instrument emphasises the retro character of the R 12. The analogue speedometer proves that you are riding a bike with history.

Powerful centrepiece: the boxer engine

It may not be a heart of gold, but it is a very powerful heart: the popular boxer engine of the R 12 delivers fine acceleration on the road even at low revs thanks to its rich torque.

Engine

Engine Type Two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft

Displacement 1,170 cc

Cooling System Air/oil-cooled

Bore 101 mm

Stroke 73 mm

Engine Power Rated output: 70 kW (95 hp) at 6,500 rpm, OE power reduction: 35 kW (48 hp) at 5.250 rpm

Engine Torque Max: 110 Nm at 6,000 rpm, OE power reduction: 98 Nm at 3,000 rpm

Compression Ratio 12.0 : 1

Fuel Injection Mixture control: Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

Top Speed Maximum: 203 km/h

Fuel Type Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI

Emissions CO2 based on WMTC: 119 g/km

Fuel Economy: Combined City/Hwy Per 100 km based on WMTC cycle: 5.1 l

Battery

Battery 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free

Drivetrain

Drive System Cardan

Clutch Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

Gearbox Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing

Traction Control System BMW Motorrad DTC

Suspension

Frame Type Tubular space frame

Front Suspension Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm

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

Front Travel (in./cm.) 90 mm

Rear Travel (in./cm.) 90 mm