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

Aluminium cast 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 (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

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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