The BMW R 90 S debuted in 1973 with 67 horsepower and a top speed of 124 mph and was groundbreaking for including an aerodynamic handlebar fairing. It made a name for itself by successes in events such as the 1976 Isle of Man Production TT and the 200 Miles of Daytona. BMW revives its legacy with the 2025 BMW R 12 S.
The BMW R 12 S, based on the R 12 nineT platform, is powered by a 1,170 cc air/oil-cooled Boxer engine with a performance output of 109 horses at 7,000 rpm and 85-foot pounds of torque at 6,500 rpm. The posted top speed is 134 mph.
45 mm adjustable forks handle front-end suspension and are joined by a cast aluminum single-sided swingarm with a paralever brace featuring an adjustable central progressive shock at the rear.
Brake components include a pair of 310 mm front rotors gripped by 4-piston monobloc radial calipers and a single rear 265 mm disk gripped by a 2-piston floating caliper. BMW Motorrad ABS Pro is standard with partial integral operation. The 2025 BMW R 12 S employs DTC Dynamic Traction Control, Hill Start Contro, Gear Shift Assist Pro, Cruise Control and Ride Modes. Other rider aids include Heated Grips, BMW’s adaptive cornering light system Headlight Pro.
The $21,590 (plus destination fees) 2025 BMW R 12 S Daytona Package is presented in Lava Orange Metallic and rolls Option 719 Classic II wheels. Expect delivery in early 2025.
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Nice bike, but $22k? Being an outlier, as I usually am, I would rather own the old R90s, simple, reliable and easy to fix. Not everyone wants all the tech, which is why I mostly ride a 2024 Moto Guzzi V7 Corsa, which was $10k and I can do an oil change and valve adjustment in 45 minutes. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/f88d64b400e9591f27333fa1b502333b17fd4a49cab1c2a9993f2b1a82bcef7e.jpg