Cruisers
2025BMW R 12 S
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The 2025 BMW R 12 S is a modern retro cruiser designed for riders seeking classic styling with contemporary reliability and efficiency. Its air and oil-cooled engine delivers smooth, accessible performance while the shaft drive and dry sump lubrication ensure low maintenance. Best known for combining timeless BMW boxer heritage with excellent fuel economy and comfortable long-distance touring capability.
- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 220.0 kg
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Power
- 109.0 HP (80.2 kW) @ 7000 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for stylish, spirited roadwork - a boxer-powered custom roadster that blends heritage cruiser looks with genuinely capable, sporty back-road performance.
- Built for
- A charismatic, torque-rich cruiser with sporting intent, rewarding riders who enjoy strong low-end pull, distinctive boxer feel, and premium build quality over outright aggression.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking off-road capability, budget simplicity, or a lightweight, flickable machine for tight urban commuting.
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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Engine
- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Power
- 109.0 HP (80.2 kW) @ 7000 RPM
- Torque
- 109.8 Nm (11.2 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4955 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
- 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
- 870 mm
- Overall height
- 1070 mm
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Wet weight
- 220.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 15.90 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.00 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular space
- Front suspension
- Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm
- 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
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-R17
Other
- Color options
- Lava orange Metallic
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 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 S?
The 2025 BMW R 12 S has a Capacity of 1170.0 ccm (71.40 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW R 12 S have?
The 2025 BMW R 12 S has a Power of 109.0 HP (80.2 kW) @ 7000 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW R 12 S have?
The 2025 BMW R 12 S has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW R 12 S?
The 2025 BMW R 12 S has a Torque of 109.8 Nm (11.2 kgf-m or 81.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the BMW R 12 S weigh?
The 2025 BMW R 12 S has a Wet weight of 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds).
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