The latest BMW R 12 (2025) has been launched in Malaysia. It is the successor to the R nineT series which has been in the market since 2013.
The BMW R 12 (2025) is a cruiser-style motorcycle for relaxed riding. The front wheel measures 19-inches while the rear wheel measures 16-inches.
Highlights:
- As an “R” series model, it uses the flat-twin Boxer engine that is synonymous with BMW motorcycles.
- The R 12 engine is the same as the R nineT’s, which is a 1170cc type that produces 95hp at 6,500 RPM and 110Nm at 6,000 RPM. There is also a different engine performance tuning for the R 12 nineT model that has not been launched here, which is 1170cc, 109hp at 7,000 RPM and 115Nm at 6,000 RPM.
- BMW says the motorcycle can accelerate from rest to 100km/h in just 3.9 seconds, and has a top speed of 200 km/h.
- New airbox.
- New 6-speed gearbox with Shift Assistant Pro for clutchless gear changes.
- A single-piece steel frame replaces the previous two-piece frame. BMW claims that the new frame is lighter and gives a cleaner look.
- The suspension consists of 45mm upside-down forks up front, while there is a monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound damping. As is typical of the “R” range, there is a Paralever swingarm.
- The front brakes use two 310mm brake discs and four-piston calipers. The rear brakes use a single disc with a 2-piston brake caliper.
- BMW Motorrad ABS Pro is standard.
- Electronic features include 2 riding modes, Rock and Roll.
- There is also Cruise Control.
- Dynamic Traction Control, as well as Engine Drag Torque Control which controls engine torque so that the rear wheel does not hop when downshifting aggressively.
- This motorcycle is also equipped with the Hillstart Control feature which provides the best control when the motorcycle stops on a slope.
- In addition, there is also the BMW Intelligent Emergency Call feature that makes an emergency call if the motorcycle is involved in an accident.
- The LED lights are combined with Adaptive Headlight Pro and Dynamic Brake Lights.
- Classic round speedometer.
- The BMW R 12 (2025) is available in Aventurine Red Metallic.
- New stainless exhaust.
The selling price starts from RM123,000.
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