BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad R 12 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 1170cc single producing 93.7 bhp and 109.8 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 227 kg the power-to-weight figure is 413 bhp per tonne, which ranks 7 of 51 in its class here.
Torque is high relative to peak power, which is what you want for pulling away with a pillion and riding a gear higher in traffic rather than chasing the redline.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 1170 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 93.7 bhp
- Torque
- 109.8 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 19.6 kmpl
- Cooling
- Oil-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Upside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm
- Rear suspension
- Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace
Electric
- Top speed
- 215 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 227 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14 L
- Seat height
- 754 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1520 mm
- Length
- 2200 mm
- Width
- 830 mm
- Height
- 1110 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/90-R19
- Rear tyre
- 150/80-R16
Source: BMW Motorrad official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The R 12 weighs 227 kg with fluids, has an 754 mm seat, and rides on a 1520 mm wheelbase.
The fuel tank holds 14 litres.
Tyres are 100/90-R19 front and 150/80-R16 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Keyless start
Start and lock with the fob in your pocket. Convenient, but replacement fobs are expensive.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Fat Bob, Heritage Classic and XDiavel V4
Against Fat Bob, Heritage Classic or XDiavel V4, it gets side-stand engine cut-off, bluetooth connectivity, ride modes and keyless start that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: rear monoshock and slipper clutch, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
Only the R 12 has
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Ride modes
- Keyless start
Rivals have, it lacks
- Rear monoshock
- Slipper clutch
Colours
- Blackstorm Metallic
R 12 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the R 12?
- It uses a 1170cc engine producing 93.7 bhp and 109.8 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the R 12 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 754 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the R 12 have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the R 12 have?
- 18 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
R 12 from
₹22 Lakh