2024 BMW R 12 nineT Inside Look [7 Fast Facts; 42 Photos]

March 18, 2024

Almost a year ago, BMW teased us with a glimpse of the new R 12 nineT, which is replacing the R nineT. Now, we have a closer look at a new classic-style boxer—the 2024 BMW R 12 nineT. It’s the hot-rod sibling to the also-new cruiser-oriented 2024 BMW R 12 we have told you about. So, let’s dig into the performance-minded BMW R 12 nineT.

Compared to the standard R 12, the new nineT variant is oriented for performance due to power output, wheels, suspension, and geometry changes. There are a few other deviations, but these are the big ones.

The 2024 BMW R 12 nineT’s 1170cc boxer gets its additional power via higher revs. The nineT’s 109-horsepower peak is a 14-horsepower boost over the standard R 12, and it comes 500 rpm later at 7000 rpm. The torque peak is also delayed 500 rpm, and four additional foot-pounds reward your patience. BMW tells us the nineT can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds, shaving 0.3 seconds off the time of the standard R 12. Top speed is north of 124 mph.

With 17-inch wheels, the R 12 nineT is ready for the canyons. For sporting riders, this compares favorably with the standard R 12’s 19-/16-inch wheel combo.

The R 12 nineT’s suspension gets added adjustability and travel. The fork’s compression and rebound damping can be adjusted to taste, improving on the non-adjustable standard R 12 fork. The nineT’s shock has variable rate damping as it goes through the stroke, and is adjustable for rebound-damping and spring preload. Travel is lengthened by 1.2 inches to give the nineT additional cornering clearance.

The 2024 BMW R 12 nineT has tightened up geometry compared to its cruising-ready sibling. The wheelbase is shorted by 0.3 inches, the rake tucked in 1.6 degrees to 27.7 degrees, and the trail shortened 0.8 inches to 4.4 inches. The nineT’s 31.3-inch seat height is 0.6 inches higher than the standard R 12. The nineT is also 15 pounds lighter than the cruiser, and the nineT’s tank holds an additional half-gallon for a capacity of 4.2 gallons.

As is always the case with BMW, the 2024 R 12 nineT is available with a choice of Packages. The Select Package is functional, while the Option 719 II Package is all about style.

Select Package ($1524)

Connected Ride Control
Cruise control
Heated grips
Hill start assist
Quickshifter

Option 719 II ($2275)

Nightblack front fender and airbox cover
Brushed aluminum tank and rear fender
Brushed aluminum windscreen
Red frame
Black fork and handlebar
Chromium-plated inner headlight cover
Solo seat
Option 719 Billet Pack Shadow II

o Milled, Shadow shifter and brake pedal

o Milled, Shadow rider and passenger footpegs

o Milled, Shadow clutch and brake levers

o Milled, Shadow front brake master cylinder reservoir cover and bar-end mirrors

Option 719 Classic

o Milled, classic ignition coil cover and oil plug

o Classic Option 719 badges

o Nurburg Silver Metallic Matte cylinder head covers

The 2024 BMW R 12 nineT has a list price of $16,295. Of course, the version featured on the BMW website has a list price of $28,376. The release date has not been set, but you shouldn’t have to wait too long.

2024 BMW R 12 nineT Specs

ENGINE

Type: Horizontally opposed twin
Displacement: 1170cc
Bore x stroke: 101 x 73mm
Maximum power: 109 horsepower @ 7000 rpm
Maximum torque: 85 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm
Top speed: 124+ mph
Compression ratio: 12.0:1
Valvetrain: DOHC; 4 vpc
Fuel delivery: EFI w/ 50mm throttle bodies
Cooling: Air and oil
Transmission: 6-speed
Clutch: Dry, hydraulically actuated
Final drive: Shaft

CHASSIS

Frame: Steel trellis w/ bolt-on rear subframe
Front suspension; travel: Damping-adjustable 45mm inverted fork; 4.7 inches
Rear suspension; travel: Spring-preload and rebound-damping adjustable BMW Paralever shock; 4.7 inches
Wheels: Cast aluminum
Front wheel: 17 x 3.5
Rear wheel: 17 x 5.5
Front tire: 120/70 x 17
Rear tire: 180/55 x 17
Front brakes: 310mm floating discs w/ Brembo 4-piston calipers
Rear brake: 265mm disc w/ 2-piston floating caliper
ABS: BMW Motorrad ABS Pro