BMW Motorrad presents the BMW R 12 S.

Munich. With the BMW R 12 S, BMW Motorrad is
expanding its Heritage range with a fitting tribute to the iconic R 90
S, which in 1973 not only set a sporty exclamation mark for BMW
Motorrad with 67 hp and a top speed of 200 km/h in terms of riding dynamics.

Moreover, the then Chief Designer Hans A. Muth skillfully expressed
the sporty ambitions in the design language and sent the BMW R 90 S,
as the world’s first production motorcycle, with a handlebar fairing
designed according to aerodynamic aspects and a red-laid
“90” in the R 90 S emblem of the engine, successfully into
the race for the buyers’ favor.

Racing successes helped the BMW R 90 S to achieve an iconic
image.
It did not take long for the
image of the R 90 S to also benefit from racing successes. For
example, at the Production TT on the Isle of Man, where Hans-Otto
Butenuth and Helmut Dähne celebrated a class victory in 1976. In the
same year, Steve McLaughlin also won the prestigious 200 Miles of
Daytona, and his teammate Reg Pridmore became the first AMA Superbike
Champion in history. Also for this reason, an R 90 S is today, as it
was then, one of the particularly sought-after BMW motorcycles.

The BMW R 12 S transfers the spirit of the R 90 S into the
here and now.
More than the Concept Ninety
study presented by BMW Motorrad in May 2013, the new BMW R 12 S takes
up the spirit of the R 90 S in its overall concept as well as in many
details and transfers it skillfully into the present day. Based on the
R 12 nineT, it embodies an authentic and sporty retro bike and
utilizes several ingredients that make up a skillful homage to the R
90 S.

“The defining design elements of our R 12 S include the
handlebar-mounted cockpit fairing with the tinted windshield, the seat
with contrast stitching, and the Lavaorange metallic paint finish as a
nod to the legendary R 90 S Daytona Orange from 1975. The design is
perfectly complemented by details such as the red-laid ‘S’ on the side
covers, the red double line, and the brushed and clear-lacquered
aluminum surfaces of the tank and seat hump,” explains
Alexander Buckan, Head of BMW Motorrad Design.

Generous standard equipment with Option 719 Wheel Classic II,
Billet packs Shadow and Shadow II, Headlight Pro, Shift Assistant
Pro, and much more.
The claim to a sporty
retro bike is underlined by the R 12 S with numerous standard product
features such as the Option 719 Classic II wheels with wire spokes and
shiny, naturally anodized aluminum rims, as well as other high-quality
components. The handlebars and fork tubes are in black, and the
components of the Billet packs Shadow and Shadow II set particularly
high-quality technical accents. Components of the Billet pack Shadow
are the left and right ignition coil covers, the oil filler screw, and
the cylinder head covers coated in Avus black metallic matt. The
Billet pack Shadow II includes the footrest system including foot
brake and gear shift levers, the pillion footrests, the hand brake and
clutch levers, the expansion tank covers for the front brake and
clutch, as well as the handlebar end mirrors.

Further standard features include the Comfort Package, which includes
Hill Start Control, Shift Assistant Pro, Heated Grips, and Cruise
Control. For even more safety during night rides, the adaptive
cornering light Headlight Pro ensures better illumination of the road
in corners.

Comprehensive program of optional equipment from the factory
and Original BMW Motorrad Aaccessories for customization.
The BMW R 12 S is based on the BMW R 12 nineT,
and therefore all accessory products such as titanium exhaust systems,
soft bags, or the navigation preparation can also be used for this
motorcycle. For example, the already expressive dynamism of the lines
can be further enhanced with the short rear end, which is available as
an
Original BMW Motorrad Accessory, and the black
license plate holder attached to the swingarm. Additional
factory-installed options are also available, such as Tire Pressure
Control (RDC), Anti-Theft Alarm System (DWA), Intelligent Emergency
Call, Connected Ride Control, and the digital display with micro-TFT
display as an alternative to the classic round instruments.