Data & equipment
With its comprehensive standard equipment, the R 12 S lets you relive the spirit of the 1970s with its aesthetic, while enjoying state-of-the-art technology. Of course, the iconic bike is also powered by the legendary boxer engine, which has been thrilling fans with its punch for decades. You can find out everything about the extensive technical equipment of the #Soulfuel bike on this page.
Technical data
Engine
80 kW (109 hp) at 7,000 rpm, A2: 70 kW (95 hp) at 6,500 rpm, OE power reduction: 35 kW (48 hp) at 5,250 rpm
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
101 mm x 73 mm
1,170 cc
115 Nm at 6,500 rpm, A2: 110 Nm at 6,000 rpm, OE power reduction: 98 Nm at 3,000 rpm
12.0 : 1
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
EU 5+
Performance / fuel consumption
215 km/h
5.1 l
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
119 g/km
Electrical system
Permanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal power)
12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Power transmission
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Claw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
Cardan
BMW Motorrad DTC
#Soulfuel
Chassis / brakes
Tubular space frame
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable
Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable
120 mm / 120 mm
1,511 mm
110.7 mm
62.3°
Aluminium cast wheels
3.50 x 17"
5.50 x 17''
120/70 ZR17
180/55 ZR17
Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS (partial integral)
Dimensions / weights
795 mm
1,765 mm
16 l
approx. 3.5 l
2,130 mm (over rear wheel)
1,070 mm (without mirror)
870 mm (above hand lever)
220 kg
430 kg
211 kg
1) According to Guideline (EU) 168/2013 with all operating fluids, with standard equipment and refuelled with min. 90% of the usable fuel tank capacity.
Equipment
Standard equipment
- Brushed aluminium tank
- Riding modes Rain, Road, Dynamic
- Fully adjustable upside-down fork with progressive dumping
- Dynamic engine brake control
- Partial integrated brake system BMW Motorrad ABS PRO
- Dynamic Traction Control
- Hill Start Control
- Headlight Pro
- Shift Assistant Pro
- Singel seater
- Option 719 Classic II wheel
- Sport tyres
- Heated grips
- Cruise control
- Option 719 Shadow milled parts
- Option 719 Shafow II milled parts
- Black fork and black handlebars
- Special paintwork in Lava orange metallic
- R 12 S airbox badge
- Cockpit fairing from the accessories range incl. dark tinted windscreen
- Keyless Ride
Optional equipment
- Tire pressure control
- ConnectedRide control
- Digital Display
- Anti-theft alarm
Optional accessories
- Bags and tank bag from the Soulfuel Collection
- Rear end trim, short
- Titanium rear silencer
- ConnectedRide Navigator
- and much more
