2025 BMW R 12 Aventurine Red Metallic

Current BMW Heritage R 12

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Year 2025
Make BMW
Model R 12

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Year 2025
Manufacturer BMW
Model Name R 12
Trim Name Aventurine Red 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
Cooling System Air/oil-cooled
Bore 101 mm
Stroke 73 mm
Displacement 1,170 cc
Engine Power Rated output: 95 hp at 6,500 rpm
Engine Torque Max: 81 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio 12.0 : 1
Emissions Control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Mixture Control Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire

Cruise as you are

You don't have to dream of California. This cruiser brings this unique vibe right to your doorstep. Its low seat height invites you to hop on immediately. As a road surfer, you might want to give your ears some fitting music to listen to. And then: riding towards an endless horizon. Alternatively, you may simply want to listen to the sound of the boxer engine and let its drive system roll you through cities 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 helps ensure 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 bench seat with a low seat height of just 29.7” makes the R 12 easily accessible and invites a 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.

Dynamics and comfort: Shift Assistant Pro

Cruising instead of shifting: the Shift Assistant Pro is included in the optional comfort package. It enables gear changes in both directions without actuating the clutch.

Elegant detail: the chromed nameplate

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

Modern vintage: the round instrument

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

Powerful centerpiece: the boxer engine

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

Cooling System Air/oil-cooled

Bore 101 mm

Stroke 73 mm

Displacement 1,170 cc

Engine Power Rated output: 95 hp at 6,500 rpm

Engine Torque Max: 81 lb-ft at 6,000 rpm

Compression Ratio 12.0 : 1

Emissions Control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter

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

Performance

Top Speed Max: 126 mph

Fuel System

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

Battery

Battery 12 V / 14 Ah

Drivetrain

Clutch Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated

Gearbox Constant-mesh 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing

Drive System Cardan shaft drive

Traction Control System BMW Motorrad DTC

Chassis

Frame Type Tubular space frame

Suspension

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 Travel (in./cm.) 3.5"

Rear Travel (in./cm.) 3.5"

Brakes

Front braking system Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper

Rear braking system Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper

ABS Option BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral)

Wheels & Tires

Wheels Aluminum cast wheels

Front Wheel Rim: 2.75 x 19"

Rear Wheel Rim: 4.00 x 16"

Front Tire 100/90 R19

Rear Tire 150/80 R16

Dimensions

Dimensions Inner leg curve, unladen weight:69.3"

Wheelbase 59.84"

Castor 5.21"

Steering Head Angle: 60.7°

Length 86.6" (over rear wheel)

Width 32.7" (above hand lever)

Height 43.7" (without mirror)

Seat Height (unladen weight): 29.7"

Capacities

Payload Capacity 445 lbs

Fuel Capacity Usable tank volume: 3.7 gal

Fuel Reserve approx. 0.9 gal

Weights

Weight Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled: 500 lbs | Permitted total weight: 948 lbs

Electric

Alternator Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal power)

2025 BMW R 12 Aventurine Red Metallic