BMW R 12 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
BMW R 12

Year:
1935 – 42

Engine:
Four stroke,
two cylinder flat twin, SV

Capacity:
745

Bore x Stroke:
78 x 78 mm

Compression Ratio:
5.2:1

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Induction:
2 x Amal 6/406/407 
(Single Carburetor option: 1 x SUM type CK ∅25 mm)

Ignition:
Magneto or battery ignition

Starting:
Kick

Generator:

Bosch D 245 RS 108

Clutch:
Double plate dry clutch

Max Power :
14.9 kW / 20hp @ 4000 rpm  
(Single Carburetor model: 13.4 kW / 18hp @ 3400 rpm)

Transmission:
4 Speed

Final
Drive:
Shaft

Gear Ratio:
1st 3.18 / 2nd 2.06 / 3rd 1.42 / 4th
1.09:1

Frame:
Pressed steel twin loop frame

Front Suspension:
Telescopic fork

Rear Suspension:
Rigid, spring loaded saddle

Front Brake:
∅200mm Drum

Rear Brakes:
∅200mm Drum

Front Tyre:
3.00
x 19″

Rear Tyre:

3.50 x 19″

Wet-Weight:
185 kg / 408 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
14 L / 3.7 US gal