2026 BMW R 12 nineT Imperial Blue Metallic

The BMW R 12 nine T
Let the street be your stage

Enter the R 12 nineT. With this sensational roadster, you set the scene with aplomb. Character: extrovert. Design: expressive. One after the other, hardly a screw was left in its place during development. With the revolutionized frame concept, this bike is eminently customization-ready. So feel free to go the extra mile – do your own thing. The R 12 nineT invites you to make your own personal statement on the road.

Master of style
Wherever it goes, the R 12 nineT immediately takes center stage. The golden upside-down fork, numerous aluminum parts, the two round instruments – every detail makes for an unforgettable presentation.

Doesn't follow trends. Sets them.
The R 12 nineT does not follow role models. It is a style icon in its own right. Instantly recognizable from afar thanks to its authentic look with an unmistakable roadster "flyline". Up close, you recognize iconic details such as the round instruments, the chrome-plated manifold, the aluminum tank and the expressive, tubeless bicolor wheels. Hop on and make the road your stage. Your ride is accompanied by the unmistakable sound from the twin tailpipe exhaust system.

Do your own thing
Maximum design freedom, as standard. The backbone designed for customizing with a classic tubular spaceframe, a flat suspension strut and a completely revised engine periphery provides the canvas for your own ideas. The modular concept is made for individualists like you. Bring your ideas to the road.

Features may include:

Eye-catching highlights: aluminum surfaces

• The high-gloss lacquered, brushed aluminum surfaces ensure a radiant appearance. They create striking contrasts and emphasize the value of the R 12 nineT. Particularly eye-catching is the aluminum tank.

Elegant-looking: black spoked wheels

• It rocks. And it rolls over the tarmac on the optional black spoked wheels in a more classic and sophisticated manner if you are looking for an even more expressive styling.

Iconic drive: the boxer engine

• The powerful heart of the R 12 nineT is a further stage of evolutionary of the 1,170 cc air/oil-cooled boxer engine. With a full 109 hp and 85 lb-ft, it provides an unmistakable riding experience.

Setting the tone: the rear silencer

• The sound of  the R 12 nineT comes from the completely revised exhaust system. Cool: the chrome-plated manifold with front silencer. Clean: the dual-branch rear silencer with conical mufflers and an electropolished finish.

Casual riding with the comfort package

• For the first time, the boxer has been equipped with a shift assistant. This is part of the optional comfort package. It enables smooth, fast gear changes without operating the clutch, thus increasing dynamics and riding comfort.

Modern equipment: with Digital Display

• Upon request, the R 12 nineT arrives in the digital age: With the optional Digital Display, the round instruments are replaced by a 3.5" micro TFT display, which ensures clear legibility even in bright light conditions thanks to its high resolution.

Turning heads: the upside-down fork

• It's not just a visual highlight for catching attention. The golden, fully adjustable 45-mm upside-down fork is also right ahead in terms of function.

Smart tech: ConnectedRide Control

• With the optional ConnectedRide Control, the R 12 nineT is equipped with a smartphone holder and a Bluetooth interface for pairing your smartphone and connecting it to the BMW Motorrad Connected app.