The R 12 S was previously released in limited numbers in April last year to mark the 30th anniversary of BMW Group Korea. The entire allotment sold out within a week. BMW Motorrad decided to bring it back in a 15-unit run after continued purchase inquiries.
The model reinterprets the heritage of the legendary 1973 BMW R 90 S sport motorcycle. The R 90 S was BMW’s first mass-produced motorcycle to exceed 200 kph (124 mph).
BMW said the R 12 S revives signature R 90 S design cues, including a cockpit fairing mounted to the handlebar, a dark-tinted windscreen and a short seat highlighted by orange stitching.
It also debuts “Lava Orange Metallic,” a modern take on the R 90 S signature Daytona Orange. Brushed aluminum on the fuel tank and seat hump, a red double coach line and a dedicated R 12 S badge on the side cover further emphasize the heritage styling.
Power comes from an air/oil-cooled 1,170cc two-cylinder boxer engine rated at 109 horsepower and 11.7 kg·m (115 Nm) of torque. BMW said it reaches 100 kph (62 mph) from a standstill in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 200 kph (124 mph).
The bike uses a lightweight trellis frame, with a 45mm inverted telescopic fork up front and a Paralever swingarm with spring strut in the rear. Front and rear suspension allow preload and damping adjustment. It also comes with BMW Motorrad ABS Pro for stable braking, the company said.
Standard features include hill start control, Shift Assistant Pro, heated grips, cruise control and “Headlight Pro” with adaptive cornering. Other equipment includes dual round analog gauges, ConnectedRide Control, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPC) and an anti-theft alarm (DWA).
The R 12 S is priced at 33.10 million won in South Korea, including value-added tax.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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