BMW Motorrad has launched the all-new R 12 nineT and R 12 in India at a price tag of Rs 20.90 lakhs (ex-showroom) and Rs 19.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Both motorcycles will be available as completely built-up units (CBU) and the deliveries will commence from September 2024 onwards.
The BMW R 12 nineT and the R 12 are available as a roadster and cruiser, each offering a classic design. They are built on a common one-piece tubular spaceframe with the airbox positioned flat under the seat and an angled spring strut. The fuel tank is shorter and nearer than its predecessor by 30mm which significantly improves ergonomics and provides a more front-oriented seating posture. The classic cruiser design is also reflected in the relaxed seating position with low seat height and wide handlebars further enhanced by a large 19-inch front wheel and a small 16-inch rear wheel.
The new models are built on a completely new tubular bridge steel space frame, the rear frame is also made of tubular steel and is bolted directly to the main mainframe. The LED turn indicator lights on the upper fork bridge are equipped with tinted smoke lenses. The R 12 nineT also has smoke-lens turn indicator lights at the rear, while the R 12 features integrated functional turn indicator lights. The left-mounted “Twin Pipe” exhaust system with two rear silencers also enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the motorcycles.
Both the all-new R 12 models feature an air/oil-cooled boxer engine placed horizontally. The engine offers 109PS in the R 12 nineT at 7,000rpm and 115Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. In the R12, 95PS is produced at 6,500rpm and 110Nm at 6,000rpm.
The R 12 nineT and R 12 feature upside-down telescopic forks with a 45mm slider tube diameter. The rear wheel suspension of the R 12 nineT features a Paralever swinging arm combined with a directly linked sprint strut, which is now angled diagonally compared to the previous R nineT series.
The braking prowess includes a twin 310mm disc brake with two radially mounted 4-piston monobloc brake callipers while the rear gets a 265mm floating disc with 2-piston floating calliper. Both the models are already equipped with BMW Motorrad ABS Pro as standard.
Both new R 12 models are equipped with Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), standard engine drag torque control, cornering ABS and Tyre Pressure Control and Headlight Pro light system as standard. R 12 nineT already features the “Rain”, “Road” and “Dynamic” riding modes as standard and the new R 12 has the “Roll” and “Rock” riding modes so the rider can adapt the riding behaviour to his personal preferences.
Customers can also opt for an optional package which includes Hill Start Control Pro, Shift Assistant Pro, heated grips and cruise control.
The all-new BMW R 12 nineT is available in the following colour schemes – Base in Blackstorm metallic, Optional Style–Option 719 “Aluminium” in brushed aluminium / Night Black solid paint and Optional Color San Remo Green metallic. The all-new BMW R 12 is available in the following colour schemes – Base in Blackstorm metallic, Optional Style – Option 719 in Avus Silver metallic and optional Color Aventurine Red metallic.
