Positioned within BMW's heritage motorcycle range, the R 12 nineT competes with the Triumph Speed Twin and the Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster in our market.
At the heart of the bike is a 1,170cc air/oil-cooled boxer engine delivering 110hp at 7,000rpm and 115Nm at 6,500rpm.
The BMW R 12 nineT features an aluminium tank with brushed side panels, while the R 12 showcases a steel tank reminiscent of the 1970s BMW /5 models.
The bike rides on 17-inch wheels attached to a 45mm USD fork at the front and a paralever swingarm at the rear.
The optional Comfort Package offers enhancements like Hill Start Control Pro, Shift Assistant Pro, heated grips and cruise control.
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The BMW R 12 nineT is powered by a 1,170cc air/oil-cooled horizontally opposed boxer twin producing 109hp at 7,000rpm and 115Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The neo-retro roadster weighs 220kg with a full 16-litre fuel tank and features a seat height of 795mm. Suspension comprises a fully adjustable USD fork and paralever rear suspension, while braking is handled by twin 310mm discs with 4-piston radially mounted calipers up front and a 265mm disc at the rear.
The R 12 nineT gets keyless ignition, all-LED lighting and three riding modes – Rain, Road and Dynamic. Electronic aids include cornering ABS and traction control as standard. The motorcycle uses a new tubular bridge steel space frame with the engine acting as a stressed member.
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