With long suspension travel, cross-spoke wheels, and a small, compact cockpit fairing, the new BMW R 12 G/S skillfully captures the spirit of the original R 80 G/S boxer-engine enduro in terms of design while transferring it into the present day with modern technology.
“With the new BMW R 12 G/S, BMW Motorrad is offering a classic enduro for puristic off-road fun. The abbreviation borrowed from the legendary R 80 G/S stands for ‘Gelände / Straße’ (Off-road / Street) and signals that the new member of the BMW R 12 family, masters both equally. We know that numerous fans have been eagerly waiting for this motorcycle.” Markus Lederer, Head of Boxer Series.
With an expansive list of options and accessories, the new BMW R 12 G/S can also be tailored to fit the style and requirements of each individual rider.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Classic, purist enduro design.
• Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine with 109 hp and 85 lb-ft of torque.
• Left-hand exhaust system with high-mounted rear silencer and conical tailpipe.
• One-piece tubular spaceframe with raised and forward-positioned steering head section. Bolted-on rear frame.
• Fully adjustable upside-down telescopic front forks and Paralever rear swing arm with fully adjustable rear shock with revised travel-dependent damping.
• 21-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel, standard. Optional 18-inch rear wheel, part of Enduro Package Pro.
• Front axially mounted 2-piston floating calipers, with 310 mm twin-brake discs.
• BMW Motorrad ABS Pro for safer braking when leaning into corners.
• “RAIN”, “ROAD” and “ENDURO” riding modes, standard. Additional “ENDURO PRO” riding mode available as part of optional Enduro Package Pro.
• DTC Dynamic Traction Control and MSR Engine Drag Torque Control, standard.
• Classic round gauge and 12 V socket. Digital display available as an option.
• Standard LED lighting with adaptive “Headlight Pro” available as an option.
• Keyless Ride, standard.
• Three attractive Styles / colors.
• Tailored range of optional equipment available through the premium quality Original BMW Motorrad accessories range.
DESIGN
BMW Motorrad and off-road sport. This motorsport success story runs like a red thread through the company’s history. The torquey boxer engine, combined with a shaft drive has proven its winning power 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 production off-road bike that had never been seen before. Blessed with a high level of off-road expertise, superior touring capability and dynamic qualities for sporty road riding in equal measure. In short: The abbreviation G/S (“Gelände / Straße” meaning off-road and street) summed up the all-round qualities of the new motorcycle perfectly.
The resounding market success of the R 80 G/S ultimately established the completely new motorcycle segment of high-capacity touring enduros, which BMW Motorrad not only dominates to this day with the GS models, but also continues to develop further. At the same time, the Enduro provided a formidable basis for motorsport success, as BMW Motorrad’s commanding victories in the Paris-Dakar Rallye in the first half of the 1980s impressively demonstrated.
With a high front fender, cross-spoke wheels and small, compact cockpit fairing, the new BMW R 12 G/S captures the spirit of the off-road boxer enduro in the style of the R 80 G/S while bringing it into the present with modern technology. The R 12 G/S in Light White features a white fuel tank with contrasting light blue and dark blue knee pads, complemented by the red full-length seat, and the model name in fine red letters on the side panels of the airbox gives the R 12 G/S an appearance of being transported back in time to 1980.
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