Inspired by the 1973 BMW R 90 S, BMW Motorrad has unveiled the BMW R 12 S, a vintage roadster. The R 12 nineT, introduced earlier this year in India, served as the foundation for the construction of this bike. The Lava Orange Metallic paint color of the R 12 S, a fully equipped and upgraded version of the R nineT, is reminiscent of the vintage R 90 S Daytona Orange from 1975.
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The R 12 S is powered by the same 1,170cc twin-cylinder boxer engine that powers the R 12 nineT. It produces 108 horsepower and 115 Nm of torque. A six-speed gearbox is linked to the engine. The chassis, hardware setup, and cycle components of the R 12 S are all the same as those of the R 12 nineT because they share core characteristics with the motorbike on which it is based.
Its black-finished handlebars distinguish the R 12 S, black upside-down fork tubes and spoked wheels with anodized rims, all of which go well with the bright orange design. Along with a single seat, a retro-inspired rounded half-fairing and headlight, and bar-end mirrors, the bike also has a Lava Orange accent to evoke the 1970s style.
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The Comfort Package comes standard with Cruise Control, Shift Assistant Pro, Heated Grips, and Hill Start Control. Furthermore, BMW Motorrad also sells Headlight Pro, an adaptive cornering light system. Soft bags, titanium exhaust systems, and other accessories compatible with the R 12 nineT are also compatible with the R 12 S.
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