BMW Motorrad announces R 12 nineT and R 12 for 2024

UPDATE 29 Feb ’24: BMW announced pricing for the R12 nineT (MSRP $16,295 plus destination) and R12 Classic Roadster and Cruiser (MSRP $12,345 plus destination). Expected market launch is Q2 2024.

The long-anticipated R 12 cruiser, which looks to take its design cues to some extent from the R 18, will join an updated nineT platform in BMW Motorrad’s lineup for the 2024 model year. The nineT’s new moniker will be R 12 nineT, while the R 12 models will be called Classic Roadster and Cruiser. BMW expects the new models to launch in the USA in the first quarter of 2024; they have not announced pricing yet. (A basic 2023 R nineT starts at $16,640.)

Following their “Spirit of nineT,” BMW wanted to carry forward the platform’s timeless looks and highly customizable nature. The heart of these new motorcycles will be a 1,170 CC air/oil-cooled two-cylinder boxer engine, which to this writer sounds a lot like the last generation of R 1200 engines before water cooling took over. The new nineT produces a claimed 109 horsepower (at the crank) at 7,000 RPM and maxes out at 85 pound-feet of torque at 6,500 RPM. The R 12 version will produce 95 hp and 81 lb-ft of torque.

All of the new nineT/R 12 bikes will sport an updated exhaust, a new airbox located under the seat, a trellis frame, fully adjustable USD forks, ABS Pro, DTC and Engine Drag Torque Control, LED lighting, Keyless Ride and a left-side exhaust. Available options include a TFT display and the adaptive Headlight Pro.

“Ten years ago, we at BMW Motorrad introduced the R nineT, which established the segment of classic bikes. The new R 12 series takes this path of emotional, original motorcycle riding even further: with clearer lines, a more consistent implementation in each segment, and greater customization possibilities.” –Edgar Heinrich, Head of Design BMW Motorrad

“The two new R 12 models feature an air/oil-cooled boxer engine, providing both powerful and characterful performance. In the R 12 nineT, it ensures high riding dynamics with its peak power, while in the R 12 it emphasizes torque at low engine speeds.” –Norbert Rebholz, Project Manager Air-Cooled Boxer Series BMW Motorrad

“The completely new, now one-piece tubular spaceframe provides an even cleaner and more classic appearance.” –Bart Janssen Groesbeek, Designer Vehicle Design BMW Motorrad

“The newly designed and larger round instruments offer all necessary information at a glance, while maintaining a classic design. We have taken the modern customizing concept into account with a new micro TFT display.” –Carina Höfler, Product Management Heritage BMW Motorrad

For more information and to configure your own, visit bmwmotorcycles.com.