BMW Motorad Launches New R12S Special Edition..Starting at 32.8 million won
Apr 24, 2025
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The new R12 S is a model introduced in Korea to commemorate the 30th anniversary of BMW Group Korea, and features the heritage of the legendary sports motorcycle "BMW R 90 S" representing the 1970s as a modern motorcycle based on R12 fineT.
Launched in 1973, the R90 S exceeded 200km/h for the first time in BMW's mass-produced motorcycle and proved its value through the 1976 "Mansom Tourist Trophy" and the first and second places in the "AMA Superbike Championship," establishing itself as one of the most successful heritage models in BMW Motor Sports history.
A combination of classic sensibility and modern sophistication
New R12S sensibly reinterprets R90S' iconic design elements, creating a perfect harmony between classic sensibility and modern sophistication. The handlebar-mounted cockpit pairing, darkly tinted windscreen, and short sheets with orange stitches sensibly embody the core of the R90S design.
The car body is the first BMW Motorad to apply Lava Orange Metallic color, which is a modern expression of R90S Daytona Orange, and the side cover with brushed aluminum, red double coach line and R12S badge applied to fuel tanks and seat humps also highlights its historic heritage.
In addition, BMW Motorrad's top-end customization line, "Option 719" parts, such as silver spoke wheels, black front fork, handlebars, and bar end mirrors, are applied to add a sense of luxury.
A chassis with a perfect balance of dynamic and reliability
The New R 12 S is based on a trellis frame that has achieved high body rigidity and weight reduction, and the front wheels are equipped with an inverted telescopic fork with a diameter of 45mm, while the rear wheels are equipped with parabolic swing arms and spring struts featuring additional links. Both the front and rear suspensions can be adjusted for preload and damping power, so you can adjust the riding sensation in detail according to various driving environments.
The wheels are 17 inches at both the front and back, and sports tires are added to provide excellent grip at both corners and at high speed. In addition, the BMW Motorrad ABS Pro is applied to the strong braking system to maintain a stable posture even with strong braking, and the speed can be flexibly adjusted in corners.
Boxer Engine Powerful Performance and Classic Sound
The New R12 S is equipped with a 1,170cc two-cylinder box engine that symbolizes the BMW Motorrad, and has a maximum power of 109 horsepower and a maximum torque of 11.7kg·m (115Nm). It is characterized by high torque at low RPM, allowing you to feel a rich sense of torque at low speeds, reaching 100km/h in just 3.6 seconds from rest, and reaching a maximum speed of 200km/h.
A range of convenience equipment and advanced specifications for special models
The New R12S provides high convenience for daily driving as well as long-distance touring, including heel start controls that can easily start from hills and shiftable shift assistant pro without clutch manipulation, heated grip, cruise control, etc. In addition, the "Headlight Pro" including an adaptive cornering lamp improves visibility when driving curved at night, helping safe riding.
In addition, various convenience and connected functions such as classic circular design analog instrument panel, connected ride control, tire pressure monitoring system (TPC), and anti-theft alarm (DWA) are also installed as standard.
The domestic sales price of the BMW New R12 S is 32.8 million won (including VAT).
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
