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BMW R 12 S - 2026 Specifications and Reviews
The 2026 BMW R 12 S is a custom cruiser built for riders seeking classic styling with modern performance. Its 1170cc boxer engine delivers 109 horsepower with the smooth, balanced character BMW's heritage models are known for. This machine excels as a refined, comfortable cruiser for both highway touring and casual weekend riding.
2026
General information | |
| Color Options | Lava orange Metallic |
| Color Options | Lava orange Metallic |
| Price | US$ 21590. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Price | US$ 21590. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Model | BMW R 12 S |
| Model | BMW R 12 S |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starting | Electric |
| Starting | Electric |
| Emission Details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 |
| Emission Details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 |
| Emission | 115.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission | 115.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.96 litres/100 km (20.2 km/l or 47.42 mpg) |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.96 litres/100 km (20.2 km/l or 47.42 mpg) |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Clutch | Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Final Drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Cooling System | Oil & air |
| Cooling System | Oil & air |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Induction | Injection |
| Induction | Injection |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Bore x Stroke | 101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Max Torque | 109.8 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Max Torque | 109.8 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM |
| Engine Details | Four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft |
| Engine Details | Four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Engine Type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
| Capacity: | 1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.90 litres (4.20 US gallons) |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.90 litres (4.20 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1519 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1519 mm (59.8 inches) |
| Overall Width | 1070 mm (42.1 inches) |
| Overall Width | 1070 mm (42.1 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2129 mm (83.8 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2129 mm (83.8 inches) |
| Overall Height | 871 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Overall Height | 871 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Seat Height | 795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Seat Height | 795 mm (31.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wet Weight | 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds) |
| Wet Weight | 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds) |
BMW R 12 S dimensions and frame | |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating calipers. Two-piston. |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating calipers. Two-piston. |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 265 mm (10.4 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
| Front Brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55-R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55-R17 |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front Wheel Travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm |
| Front Suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm |
| Trail | 132 mm (5.2 inches) |
| Trail | 132 mm (5.2 inches) |
| Frame | Tubular space |
| Frame | Tubular space |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top Speed | 215.7 km/h (134.0 mph) |
| Top Speed | 215.7 km/h (134.0 mph) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
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| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
| Electrical | Permanent magnet alternator, 660 W. 12 V / 14 Ah battery |
| Electrical | Permanent magnet alternator, 660 W. 12 V / 14 Ah battery |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 litres (0.79 US gallons) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 29.3° |
| Rake (fork angle) | 29.3° |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump |
| Output | 109.0 HP (79.6 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Output | 109.0 HP (79.6 kW)) @ 7000 RPM |
| Year of manufacture | 2025 |
| Year of manufacture | 2025 |
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