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2027BMW R 12 Ninet

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The 2027 BMW R 12 nineT is BMW's retro roadster, powered by a 1170cc air/oil-cooled boxer twin making 107.3hp and 115.3Nm, with a tubular space frame, a 15.9-litre tank, a 795mm seat and a 220kg wet weight. It carries over mechanically unchanged for 2027; US MSRP is $17,245.

Capacity
1170.0 ccm
Engine
Boxer, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Wet weight
220.0 kg
Seat height
795 mm
Power
107.3 HP (80.0 kW) @ 7000 RPM
Other years 2025 2026 2027

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 68Agility 72Comfort 65Off-road 15Touring 55Road manners 82
Off-road & trail15%
Cornering78%
City riding70%
Daily riding75%
Touring55%
Two-up55%
Track45%
Best for
Designed as a heritage-styled naked roadster for spirited street riding, weekend backroad carving, and café-racer style presence rather than outright touring or track use.
Built for
Delivers torquey, characterful boxer power with shaft-drive simplicity and a raw, mechanical feel that rewards engaged, involved riding over long-distance comfort.
Not ideal for
Not the right choice for riders seeking off-road capability, wind protection for long highway hauls, or a plush two-up touring experience.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 795mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2027 BMW R 12 Ninet, with a relaxed knee angle of around 125 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
1170.0 ccm
Power
107.3 HP (80.0 kW) @ 7000 RPM
Torque
115.3 Nm (11.8 kgf-m) @ 6500 RPM
Engine type
Boxer, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.4877 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke
101.0 x 73.0 mm
Compression
12.0:1
Cooling system
Oil & air
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Dry sump
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Shaft
Clutch
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Performance
Top speed
215.7 km/h (134.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1519 mm
Overall length
2129 mm
Overall width
1069 mm
Overall height
871 mm
Seat height
795 mm
Wet weight
220.0 kg
Fuel capacity
15.90 litres
Reserve fuel capacity
3.40 litres
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Tubular space
Front suspension
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression 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
Rear wheel travel
119 mm
Rake (fork angle)
29.3°
Trail
132 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakes
Single disc. ABS. Floating calipers. Two-piston.
ABS
Yes
Front tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre
180/55-ZR17
Other
Color options
Blackstorm Metallic, San Remo Green Metallic,Option 719 Aluminum
Comments
2027: carried over mechanically unchanged.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 202520262027
Capacity 1170 cc 1170 cc 1170 cc
Seat height 795 mm 795 mm 795 mm
Fuel capacity 15.9 L 15.9 L 15.9 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the BMW R 12 Ninet?

The 2027 BMW R 12 Ninet has a Capacity of 1170.0 ccm (71.40 cubic inches).

What engine power does the BMW R 12 Ninet have?

The 2027 BMW R 12 Ninet has a Power of 107.3 HP (80.0 kW) @ 7000 RPM.

How many gears does the BMW R 12 Ninet have?

The 2027 BMW R 12 Ninet has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the BMW R 12 Ninet?

The 2027 BMW R 12 Ninet has a Torque of 115.3 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.0 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM.

How much does the BMW R 12 Ninet weigh?

The 2027 BMW R 12 Ninet has a Wet weight of 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds).

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