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Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 5: The new BMW R 12 nineT and the new BMW R 12 have been launched in India. Both motorcycles will be available as Completely Built-Up Units (CBU) and deliveries will begin from September 2024.

Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India, said: "BMW Motorrad established the classic motorcycle segment with the R nineT. This particular segment invites purist riders who want to focus on the original and at the same time enjoy a dynamic driving. The new R 12 series takes this path of emotional and original motorcycle riding even further. While the new BMW R 12 nineT as a classic roadster aims to make an elegant impression in urban environments, the new BMW R 12 embodies a cruiser. classic, for every day that makes you feel good and allows you to enjoy freedom. The most important values ​​are charisma and individuality. Both motorcycles combine the authentic character of the boxer engine and the design language of traditional motorcycle eras. with the innovative technology and modular concept that offer the rider maximum customization options. The motorcycles will be available at exhibition prices as follows:

The new BMW R 12 nineT: INR 20,90,000

The New BMW R 12 - INR 19,90,000*Prices prevailing at the time of billing will apply. Delivery will be made ex-showroom. Ex-showroom price (including GST and compensation cess) as applicable but excludes road tax, statutory RTO taxes/fees, other local taxes/duties and insurance. Prices and options are subject to change without notice. For more information, contact your local authorized BMW Motorrad dealer.

The new BMW R 12 nineT is available in the following color schemes: base in Blackstorm metallic, style option 719 "Aluminium" in brushed aluminum / solid paint Night Black and optional color San Remo Green metallic. The new BMW R 12 is available in the following color schemes: Base in Blackstorm metallic, Optional Style: Option 719 in Avus Silver metallic and optional color Aventurine Red metallic.

To enable customers to own BMW Motorrad motorcycles of their choice, BMW Financial Services India offers customized and flexible financial solutions. Customers can also get their loans approved before delivery is made. For complete peace of mind, all BMW Motorrad motorcycles come with a standard "three-year, unlimited kilometer" warranty, with the option to extend the warranty to the fourth and fifth years. Roadside assistance, a 24/7/365 package, also ensures fast services in the event of breakdowns and towing situations. The new BMW R 12 nineT and the new BMW R 12.

The new BMW R 12 nineT and the new BMW R 12 are available as a roadster and cruiser, and each offers a classic design and optimal ergonomics. The new BMW R 12 nineT and the new R 12 are built on a common and versatile base with a now one-piece tubular space frame, an airbox positioned flat under the seat and an angled spring strut. It offers freedom in the design of the seats and side lines. On the new BMW R 12 nineT, the aluminum tank with brushed and transparent-coated side panels, the seat and the rear hump create a dynamic, ascending line. The attention to essential design is supported by the compact and short rear. The shorter fuel tank, 30 mm shorter and narrower at the rear, ensures significantly improved ergonomics and a more forward-facing seating position compared to its predecessor. In the new BMW R 12, the steel tank, reminiscent of the so-called "Toaster Tanks" of the BMW /5 models of the 70s, emphasizes the typical design language of a cruiser with the classic teardrop shape and forms a Downline with Low Mount Rear Wheel Cover. The large 19-inch front wheel and the small 16-inch rear wheel complement each other harmoniously. The classic cruiser design is also reflected in the relaxed seating position, with a low seat height and wide handlebars.

The new Heritage models demonstrate great attention to detail. This is reflected in numerous elements, such as the elaborately designed front fender support or the LED headlight with a black-framed light guide element on the R 12 nineT. The instrument panel also integrates perfectly into the overall style. The R 12 nineT features two traditionally designed round instruments, while the R 12 has a single round instrument. The LED turn signals on the upper fork bridge are harmoniously equipped with tinted smoke lenses. The new R 12 nineT also has smoked lens turn indicator lights at the rear, while the new R 12 features integrated functional turn indicator lights. Both all-new R 12 models feature an air/oil-cooled boxer engine , which provides powerful and characterful performance. The 101 mm diameter, 73 mm stroke and 1,170 cc displacement engine delivers in the R 12 nineT a power of 80 kW (109 HP) at 7,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 115 Nm is reached at 6,500 rpm. In the R12, 70 kW (95 hp) are available at 6,500 rpm and 110 Nm are generated at 6,000 rpm.

The centerpiece of the new BMW R 12 models is the newly developed steel space frame with tubular bridge. The new frame eliminates the need for prior fixings, reducing weight and giving the new R 12 models a cleaner, more classic look. The rear frame, also made of steel tube, is bolted to the main frame. The left-mounted "Twin Pipe" exhaust system with two rear mufflers in inverted cone design satisfies both the desire for a classically designed roadster and a cruiser. On the new BMW R 12 nineT, the headers and front silencer are chrome-plated and the rear silencer is electropolished. The new R 12, on the other hand, features electropolished collectors along with a front silencer and a rear silencer with a brushed surface.