Both bikes share the same 1,170cc air/oil-cooled boxer twin engine, but in different states of tune.
BMW has revamped its retro roadster line-up internationally with two new models – R 12 and R 12 nineT, which replace the R nineT. The R 12 is a middleweight cruiser that sits below the gargantuan R 18 in the line-up, while the R 12 nineT is a neo-retro roadster.
- Same chassis on both but different suspension and wheels
- Keyless ignition, all-LED lighting standard on both
- Both bikes have an extensive range of factory accessories available
BMW R 12: new cruiser sitting below the R18
In the R 12, the air/oil-cooled, 1,170cc, horizontally opposed (boxer) twin makes 95hp at 6,500rpm and 110Nm at 6,000rpm. A new tubular bridge steel space frame nestles this tried-and-tested mill, which is actually a stressed member. A non-adjustable USD fork and a paralever rear suspension handle suspension duties on the R 12.
Wheel sizes are typical cruiser with a 19-inch rim up front and a 16-inch one at the rear. Tyre sizes are 100/90-19 up front and 150/80-16 out back. Braking hardware is surprisingly potent for what is meant to be a relaxed bike, with twin 310mm discs up front mated to radially mounted 4-pot calipers and a 265mm disc at the rear with a 2-piston caliper.
Cornering ABS and traction control are standard here along with two riding modes – Roll and Rock.
BMW R 12 nineT: neo-retro roadster revamped
The R 12 nineT is essentially the updated version of the R nineT, although it is unclear whether it will replace it. While the R 12 nineT makes the same 109hp (peak) as the R nineT, it arrives 250rpm earlier, at 7,000rpm. Peak torque is down by 1Nm and now stands at 115Nm. Weight has gone down by 1kg and the R 12 nineT weighs 220kg, with its 16-litre fuel tank brimmed (2 litres smaller than the R nineT). Seat height has reduced to 795mm from the R nineT’s 805mm.
While the 4-piston radially mounted calipers are the same, the front discs have shrunk slightly to 310mm, down from the 320mm units on the R nineT. Considering this is more of a relaxed roadster, this shouldn’t affect the riding experience too much. A fully adjustable USD fork and paralever rear suspension handle suspension duties here. Electronic aids include cornering ABS, traction control and three riding modes – Rain, Road, Dynamic.
BMW retails nearly all of its big bike line-up in India, so we expect both of these new models to make their way here in due course.
Denial of responsibility! My Droll is an automatic aggregator of Global media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, and all materials to their authors. For any complaint, please reach us at – [email protected]. We will take necessary action within 24 hours.
