Features

• LAID BACK INSTEAD OF FAST FORWARD: The R 12 epitomizes a casual lifestyle. Dress code: smart casual. Style: classic. Iconic design features, like the round instrument, make it unmistakable. The memorable design is primarily defined by the tank, seat, airbox cover and the front and rear mudguards.
• WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU FEEL: Just look at it standing there; like a promise. Every journey on it will feel like this: simple, beautiful, relaxed. The classic cruiser flyline, which slopes down towards the rear, is formed by the solo seat in conjunction with the large rear-wheel cover. The teardrop-shaped steel tank, modeled on the former toaster tanks, blends in harmoniously. The rear section looks compact and coordinated thanks to the function-integrated indicator lamps with integrated rear light. 19" front wheel and 16" rear wheel round off the flat, laid-back appearance.
• TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHT: LED HEADLIGHT: Illuminating the road before you: the LED headlight helps ensure that you see everything and are seen by everyone – at any time of day or night and even in poor visibility.
• INVITING: EXTRA LOW SEAT HEIGHT: Welcome home: The single bench seat with a low seat height of just 29.7” makes the R 12 easily accessible and invites a number of fans to climb aboard.
• HI-TECH ON BOARD: THE BRAKE SYSTEM: Unrestrained riding pleasure, even if you have to stop. The partial integral brake system ensures automatic brake force distribution with dynamic adaptation.
• ELEGANT DETAIL: THE CHROMED NAMEPLATE: The shiny, chromed aluminum plate adorns your R 12 with its name and makes your bike recognizable everywhere – wherever it is you may go.
• MODERN VINTAGE: THE ROUND INSTRUMENT: The round instrument emphasizes the retro character of the R 12. The analog speedometer proves that you are riding a bike with history.
• POWERFUL CENTERPIECE: THE BOXER ENGINE: The popular boxer engine of the R 12 delivers fine acceleration on the road even at low revs thanks to its rich torque.
• ROCK ’N’ ROLL ON THE ROAD: With the legendary drive and the ROLL and ROCK riding modes, you can switch from seriously laid-back to dynamic whenever you feel like it. This boxer engine optimized for the custom cruiser delivers a rich torque and fine acceleration on the road at low revs. The ROLL riding mode is optimized for a balanced cruiser feeling. The ROCK riding mode makes you want to chase bends dynamically with optimum stability. As a special highlight, the R 12 moves a little rockier when idling.