BMW R12 // IS IT Any GOOD? // 4k

Testing the BMW R12, but is it any good ?
Fancy supporting us and our channel? Follow the links below.
Buy us a coffee/Monster - www.buymeacoff...
Become a Patreon - www.patreon.co...
All our kit is located here - kit.co/DarkSid...
Hey! We are Matt and Zoe - a couple who love riding motorcycles and make content of us doing so.
You can expect reviews of the latest bikes, vlogs on our own fleet and also the occasion dabble in some off-road action and track days.
We hope you enjoy sharing our motorcycle passion with us. Your support and all the support from our local dealers is greatly appreciated, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button.
If you can, consider joining us as a member for exclusive content and added bonuses. We would love to have you onboard.
Thank you and as always ride safe!
Social media links;
Join us on Instagram: / dark.side.redefined
Join us on FaceBook: / darksideredefined-1127...
Business enquiries only:
If you are interested in having a product featured or sponsoring the channel, please contact us here; [e-mail]
Thank you to Bransons Motorcycles in Yeovil. Their website is www.bransonsmo...
Thank you to Completely Motorcycles in Yeovil. Their website is www.completely...
Thank you to Dick Lovett Motorrad in Bristol. Their website is www.dicklovett...
Thank you to Riders of Bridgwater. Their website is www.ridersmoto...
Thank you to Premier Bikes KTM. Their website is www.premierbik...
Thank you to Triumph Oxford. Their website is www.triumph-ox...

[@GARamblinMan]

Very nice review. I rode the R12 a few weeks ago at a BMW Demo event and I share the same thoughts that you have. Very nice small cruiser with a lot of features and tech. The one thing I was disappointed in was there was no fuel gage. I have a BMW F750 GS and like that style of bike, but I would consider this if I was looking for a cruiser. I think I might try out the Triumph Speedmaster first though. It would be interesting to compare the two. Thanks again and ride safe.

[@BJ900RS]

Have the Option 719 with gold wheels, love this bike, fuel gauge not as annoying as you think, reset the trip after fuelling and you have about 150 miles, fuel light comes on at 120 miles.

[@GARamblinMan]

@@BJ900RS I had an old Suzuki C50T a few years ago and it didn’t have a gas gage either and I did the same thing with the trip odometer and it was really no big deal as you say. I’m just wondering why they omitted it. I love the handling and style of the R12. It was a blast to ride when I rode it.

[@EdenTheWorst]

Would you say this bike is good for a new rider? (Great video Man, beautiful bike 😊)

[@DSR1YT]

Thanks, it's an easy bike to ride, no real tech to distract you from your riding, low seat height so no worries of not getting your feet down and an engine that will keep you entertained for a while. It's certainly one to check out if you haven't tested one before.

[@EdenTheWorst]

@@DSR1YT Great, thank you!

[@DSR1YT]

🤙

[@elithegreat6463]

Problem with these Air/Oil Engines is the Dry-Clutch...if they go bad, it's a nightmare to work on, as you have to remove the whole engine, part of the frame to get to the clutch, which is in the rear of the cylinders as opposed to the liquid cooled Boxers where the clutch is simple to get to.

[@jenmac287]

That's your issue?

[@morganmartin9286]

Cool bike, I'd still go for the nine t cuz I like the looks better.

[@Tobyuk123]

I like how it’s low for short bum Riders like me , most bikes need a ladder

[@richardentwistle918]

I like the look of them but the seat height is a bit low for me. Much prefer a higher bike not keen on feeling like a circus bear on a bike 😉

[@DSR1YT]

Even Zoe would feel tall on this bike 🤣

[@Tobyuk123]

I’m A short bum so perfect for me , we are all different

[@mart7798]

Im not going to lie to you,i dont like it!

[@jenmac287]

Because?

[@mart7798]

@jenmac287 because I don't like it!my opinion,if you don't like it,we'll 'that's your issue!'

[@jenmac287]

@mart7798 OK. Well thought out. Thank you.

[@mart7798]

@@jenmac287 you know if you like a bike the minute you see it,don't need to have a particular reason.its another average offering from bmw in my opinion which should be way down the list of bikes to buy in this format!do you own one?

[@fabrizioverrastro2897]

i have this very beautiful