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R12

R12

BMW

Rated output70 kW (95 hp) at 6,500 rpm, OE power reduction: 35 kW (48 hp) at 5,250 rpm
Emission controlClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
TypeAir/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
Bore x stroke101 mm x 73 mm / 3.98" x 2.87"
Capacity1,170 cc
Max torque110 Nm at 6,000 rpm, OE power reduction: 98 Nm at 3,000 rpm
Compression ratio12.0 : 1
Mixture controlElectronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Exhaust emission standardsEU 5
Maximum speed203 km/h / 126 mph
Fuel consumption per 100 km5.1 l
Fuel typeSuper unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
CO2 emission based on WMTC119 g/km
AlternatorPermanent magnet alternator with 660 W (nominal power)
Battery12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
ClutchSingle-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
GearboxClaw-shifted 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing
DriveCardan
Traction controlBMW Motorrad DTC
FrameTubular space frame
Front wheel location suspensionUpside-down telescopic fork, diameter 45 mm
Rear wheel location suspensionCast aluminium single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable
Suspension travel front rear90 mm / 90 mm / 3.54" / 3.54"
WheelsAluminium cast wheels
Rim front2.75 x 19"
Rim rear4.00 x 16"
Tyre front100/90 R19
Tyre rear150/80 R16
Brake frontTwin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brake rearSingle disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
ABSBMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral)
Seat height at unladen weight754 mm / 29.69"
Inner leg curve at unladen weight1,760 mm / 69.29"
Usable tank volume14 l
Reserveapprox. 3.5 l
Length2,200 mm / 86.61"
Height1,110 mm / 43.70"
Width830 mm / 32.68"
Unladen weight road ready fully fuelled227 kg / 500.45 lbs
Permitted total weight430 kg / 948 lbs
Payload with standard equipment202 kg / 445 lbs
Standard equipmentRoll/Rock riding modes, Keyless Ride, Upside-down fork and suspension strut with progressive damping, Dynamic engine brake control, Partial integral brake system, ABS Pro, Dynamic Traction Control, Newly designed exhaust system
Optional equipmentPassenger package, Classic black spoked wheel and Classic II gold, Headlight Pro, Tyre pressure control, Digital Display, Design option exhaust system, ConnectedRide Control including smartphone holder, Comfort package (including shift assistant Pro, cruise control, Hill Start Control Pro and grip heating), Option 719 including milled parts packages
Optional accessoriesBags and tank bag from the Soulfuel Collection, Custom rear end trim, Black drag bar handlebars, Tour windscreen, Comfort seat, ConnectedRide Navigator, and much more

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