[TusharK]

BMW Motorrad India has launched the R 12 and R 12 nineT in India. The bikes are priced at Rs 19.90 lakh and Rs 20.90 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively.



The BMW R 12 cruiser draws inspiration from the R 18 Transcontinental. It features a circular LED headlamp with raised handlebars, dual exhausts and a single seat. The R 12 nineT is a retro-styled roadster featuring an aluminium tank, brushed and clear-coated side panels, classic spoked wheels and dual exhausts.



The R 12 and R 12 nineT are powered by a 1,170cc twin-cylinder boxer engine. On the R 12, this engine delivers 94 BHP @ 6,500 rpm and 110 Nm @ 6,000 rpm, and on the R 12 nineT, it is tuned to produce 107 BHP @ 7,000 rpm and 115 Nm @ 6,500 rpm. Both models use a 6-speed gearbox.



The R 12 and R 12 nineT ride on an adjustable upside-down front fork and an adjustable monoshock at the rear. Braking power is provided by dual 310 mm rotors mounted at the front and a single 265 mm rotor at the rear. Both R 12 models get BMW Motorrad ABS Pro as standard, Dynamic Traction Control, engine drag torque control and Tyree Pressure Control.



There are two optional Comfort packages on offer, which include additional features like Hill Start Control Pro, Shift Assistant Pro, heated grips and cruise control.

Link to Team-BHP News

[gaurav_3000ad]

There is nothing retro and cool about dragging my 20 lakh superbike to the nearest puncture repair shop in case of an errant nail making head on contact with my tubed tyre.

Why BMW why???

They should have given tubeless spokes on this. No reason not to.

[Rahulkool]

Originally Posted by gaurav_3000ad

There is nothing retro and cool about dragging my 20 lakh superbike to the nearest puncture repair shop in case of an errant nail making head on contact with my tubed tyre.

Why BMW why???

They should have given tubeless spokes on this. No reason not to.

Are you sure these are not tubeless? they look like tubeless spoke rims.

[tanayr]

^Both the models have cast aluminium rims as standard. Both have an option called "Option 719 Wheel Classic" which I am guessing adds another lakh but is indeed tubeless spoked.