The new BMW R 12 G/S: Classic enduro design inspired by the legendary BMW R 80 G/S. Ideal ergonomics for ambitious off-road riding.
This motorsport success story runs like a red thread through the company’s history. The high-torque boxer engine in combination with the cardan drive has proven its winning ability and durability in countless competitions.
However, it was not until 1980 that BMW Motorrad took the concept of an enduro with a boxer engine into series production. The BMW R 80 G/S was born. A series-production off-road bike that had never been seen before. Blessed with off-road expertise, touring ability and dynamic on-road qualities in equal measure. In short: The abbreviation G/S (“Gelände / Straße” meaning off-road / street) summed up the all-round qualities of the new motorcycle perfectly.
The new BMW R 12 G/S skilfully captures the spirit of the off-road enduro with a boxer engine in the style of the R 80 G/S in terms of design and perfectly transfers it into the present day with modern technology. With long suspension travel, cross-spoke wheels, and a small, compact cockpit fairing.
Three different seat options, sure-footed enduro footrests and handlebar risers for dedicated off-road adventurers.
The new BMW R 12 G/S comes with a flat solo seat as standard (standard seat height with 17″ rear wheel: 860 mm / seat height in the Enduro Package Pro with 18″ rear wheel: 875 mm). Flat and straight, it is ideal for enduro riding – even in a standing position. The optional Pillion Package includes a seat for two (standard seat height with 17″ rear wheel: 860 mm / seat height in the Enduro Package Pro with 18″ rear wheel: 875 mm). The rider’s seat height is increased by 20 mm with the Rallye Seat option (standard seat height with 17″ rear wheel): 880 mm / seat height in the Enduro Package Pro with 18″ rear wheel: 895 mm). The new R 12 G/S comes as standard with two practical steel eyelets on the rear frame, which can be used as lashing points.
The basic version of the new BMW R 12 G/S is equipped with a footrest system designed primarily for on-road use, but also suitable for off-road use thanks to its serrated profile. As part of the “Enduro Package Pro”, the R 12 G/S is equipped with an enduro footrest system which, thanks to the enlarged contact area of the footrest body in combination with three rows of spikes, provides optimum grip for enduro riding.
The butted aluminum tubular handlebars allow further ergonomic adjustment. The optional Enduro Package includes a 20 mm riser.
A powerful boxer engine with a superior power and torque output and a single-flow exhaust system.
Ever since the first BMW motorcycle – the R 32 – was launched in 1923, BMW Motorrad boxer engines have been synonymous with unmistakable, original and authentic design, a full torque curve and a unique sound character. The same is true of the new BMW R 12 G/S. The air/oil-cooled 101 mm bore, 73 mm stroke, 1,170 cc capacity boxer engine from numerous BMW motorcycle models delivers 80 kW (109 hp) at 7,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 115 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The left-hand exhaust system with high-mounted rear silencer meets the requirements of a classic enduro.
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