The 2025 BMW R12 S is a new model from BMW that pays tribute to the historic R90 S from the 1970s. The 1170-cc motorcycle produces 109 horsepower at 7000 rpm and 85 pound-feet of torque at 6500 rpm.

As soon as I found out that I’d be running the BMW R12 nineT this year, I was greeted with wide eyes, big grins, and repeated affirmations of ‘that’ll be a good bike’ from nearly everyone ...

The biggest plan I have for the R12 nineT is to ride it over to BMW Motorrad Days in southern Germany to play in the Alps. This will give me a chance to see how it handles with luggage ...

Look familiar? If you're a fan of BMW's from the past 50 years, you'll immediately recognize which ... [+] model the new R 12 S is honoring. BMW has been making motorcycles for over a century now ...