Cruiser
Cruiser2026 · BMW
R 12
A classic boxer twin in a modern cruiser suit.
Starting price
$13,795
Our rating
★★★★★★★★★★4.4
95 hp
Max power
200 km/h
Top speed
3.7 s
0–100 km/h
227 kg
Kerb weight
The short version
Is the R 12 for you?
Best for cruiser fans who want old-school character with modern tech.
- 1170 cc air-cooled boxer
- Cruise control standard
- Classic round headlamp
Colours:Blackstorm MetallicHockenheim Grey
Pros
- Characterful boxer soundtrack
- Low, relaxed riding position
- Clean retro styling
Cons
- Feels heavy in tight turns
- Limited cornering clearance
Full specifications
Engine
- Displacement
- 1170 cc
- Configuration
- Air/liquid-cooled flat-twin boxer
- Max power
- 95 hp @ 6,500 rpm
- Max torque
- 110 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
- Cooling
- Air/liquid-cooled
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
Performance
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
- 0–100 km/h
- 3.7 s
- Economy / range
- 21 km/l
- Kerb weight
- 227 kg
Chassis & Brakes
- Frame
- Steel space frame
- Front suspension
- 41 mm USD
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock, adjustable
- Front brake
- Dual 300 mm
- Rear brake
- Single 265 mm
- Tyres
- Metzeler Cruisetec
Dimensions
- Seat height
- 754 mm
- Fuel / battery
- 16 L
- Wheelbase
- 1520 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
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