ClassicModel year 2026Global version
BMW R 12 nine T

BMW R 12 nine T

Classic · 1170 cc

PriceNot recorded
Variant
R 12 nine T

Specifications

Engine5 items

Rated power
109hpSource wording: 109 hp at 7,000 rpm
Bore × stroke
101 mm x 73 mm
Engine displacement
1170ccSource wording: 1,170 cc
Maximum torque
115.24NmSource wording: 85 lb-ft at 6,500 rpm
Compression ratio
12.0 : 1

Other declared specifications25 items

Emission control
Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter
Type
Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts, four radially arranged valves and central counterbalance shaft
Mixture control
Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire
Maximum speed
134 mph
Fuel type
Super unleaded (max. 15% ethanol, E15), 95 ROZ/RON, 90 AKI
Alternator
660 W (nominal power)
Drive
Cardan shaft drive
Traction control
BMW Motorrad DTC
Front wheel location / suspension
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound and compression adjustable
Rear wheel location / suspension
Cast aluminum single-sided swing arm with Paralever brace, central progressive spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable, rebound damping adjustable
Suspension travel, front / rear
4.7" / 4.7"
Castor
4.35"
Rim, front
3.50 x 17"
Rim, rear
5.50 x 17''
Tire, front
120/70 ZR17
Tire, rear
180/55 ZR17
Brake, front
Twin disc brake, floating brake discs, diameter 310 mm, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper
Brake, rear
Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, 2-piston floating caliper
Seat height at unladen weight
31.3"
Inner leg curve at unladen weight
69.5"
Usable tank volume
4.2 gal
Reserve
approx. 0.9 gal
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fueled
485 lbs 1)
Permitted total weight
948 lbs
Payload (with standard equipment)
465 lbs

Equipment1 items

battery
12 V / 14 Ah

Fuel and transmission2 items

clutch
Single-disc dry clutch, hydraulically operated
Transmission
Constant-mesh 6-gear gearbox with separate transmission housing

Chassis, brakes and suspension4 items

Frame
Tubular space frame
Steering angle
62.3°
Wheels
Aluminum cast wheels
system ABS
BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro (partial integral)

Dimensions and weight4 items

Wheelbase (as stated in source)
59.5"
Length (as stated in source)
83.8" (over rear wheel)
Height (as stated in source)
42.12" (without mirror)
Width (as stated in source)
34.3" (above hand lever)

Sources

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