The BMW R12 is a motorcycle manufactured by BMW Motorrad, which is offered as the cruiser motorcycle R12 and as the roadster R12 nineT (with the English pronunciation ['naɪnti]). The name "R12", which had already been used by BMW for a motorcycle model from the 1930s, was re-protected by the manufacturer in 2021 in Germany and internationally in 2022.[1] Both models were presented at the end of November 2023 as the successor to the R nineT introduced ten years earlier.[2][3]
.jpg) BMW R12 nineT | |
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorrad |
|---|---|
| Parent company | BMW |
| Production | 2023– |
| Predecessor | BMW R nineT |
| Class | Cruiser, standard |
| Engine | 1,170 cc (71 cu in) two-cylinder boxer |
| Bore / stroke | 101 mm × 73 mm (4.0 in × 2.9 in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0 :1 |
| Top speed | 126–134 mph (203–215 km/h) |
| Power | 95–109 hp (71–81 kW) @ 6,500-7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 110–115 N⋅m (81–85 lbf⋅ft) @ 6,000-6,500 rpm |
| Transmission | Dry clutch, 6-speed, shaft drive |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork, Rear: double swingarm with central shock strut |
| Brakes | Dual disc front, single disc rear (ABS) |
| Wheelbase | 1,520 mm (60 in) (R12) 1,511 mm (59.5 in) (R12 nineT) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,200 mm (87 in) (R12) 2,130 mm (84 in) (R12 nineT) W: 830 mm (33 in) (R12) 870 mm (34 in) (R12 nineT) H: 1,110 mm (44 in) (R12) 1,070 mm (42 in) (R12 nineT) |
| Seat height | 75.4 cm (29.7 in) (R12) 79.5 cm (31.3 in) (R12 nineT) |
| Weight | 220–227 kg (485–500 lb) (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) |
Construction
editBoth R12 models have an air and oil-cooled four-valve two-cylinder engine with 1170 cm3 displacement[2] and a balance shaft. The stroke is 73 mm,[4] the compression ratio is 12.0:1.[1] It has an engine drag torque control and was tuned differently for the two models: the R 12 has an output of 70 kW at 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 110 Nm at 6000 rpm,[2] the nineT has an output of 80 kW at 7000 rpm and a torque of 115 Nm at 6500 rpm.[5] The engine of both models can be throttled to 35 kW at 5250 rpm;[2] then the torque is 98 Nm at 3000 rpm.[6] An airbox is installed under the seat.[1] The machine can be started with a radio key (Keyless Ride).[2] Similar to the R18, the R12 offers the driving modes Roll (standard) and Rock with a more direct response when turning the throttle;[4] the nineT has three settings: Road, Rain and Dynamic.[5] The engine meets the Euro 5+ emissions requirements.[5] The steel tank holds 14 liters, the aluminum tank of the nineT 16 liters.[2] According to the World Motorcycle Test Cycle (WMTC), the consumption of both models is 5.1 liters/100 km.[4][6]
Chassis
editThe R12 has a steel tubular space frame with an aluminum swing arm at the rear. At the front, the motorcycle has a 45 mm upside-down fork, which is only adjustable on the nineT model. The suspension travel on the R 12 is 90 mm front and rear, on the nineT it is 30 mm more. The models also differ in tire size: the R 12 has a 19-inch wheel at the front and a 16-inch wheel at the rear, while the R 12 nineT has two 17-inch wheels. This gives the nineT a 41 mm higher seat height of 795 mm. Cast aluminum is used for the wheels, and spoked wheels are available on request; the tires are tubeless, which also saves weight.[2] The brakes are supported by ABS with lean angle consideration (partially integrated ABS).[2] The handbrake lever operates the front and rear brakes simultaneously.[5]
Other
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In addition to other special equipment and accessories, cornering lights are offered. A tachometer (standard equipment on the nineT) can be added to the R 12. Both models can also be equipped with a digital instrument cluster (display with a diagonal of 3.5 inches).[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Manuel Lehbrink (2023-11-27). "BMW R 12 und R 12 nineT (2024) mit neuem Motor vorgestellt". de.motor1.com (in German). Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Jens Kratschmar, Maik Schwarz (2023-11-23). "BMW R 12 neu ab 2024: Boxer-Cruiser mit 95 PS und 227 Kilo". motorradonline.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Pressemappe – Die neue BMW R 12 nineT und R 12" (in German). BMW Group PressClub. 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ a b c bmw-motorrad.de, Technische Daten R 12 nineT, abgerufen am 14. Juni 2024.
- ^ a b c d Thomas Schmieder, Maik Schwarz (2024-02-21). "BMW R 12 nineT (2024): Erster Fahrtest". motorradonline.de. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
- ^ a b bmw-motorrad.de, Technische Daten R 12, abgerufen am 14. Juni 2024.
External links
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- BMW R 12 on bmw-motorrad.de