New 2024 BMW R12 & NineT Full Walkaround & Specs!

[@alastairtheduke]

I'm not a cruiser fan but That R12 is one of the best looking cruisers I've seen

[@AdventureRockNRoller]

That R12 looks really appealing. Can’t wait to see it in the flesh. I hope it’s ground clearance in corners though is much improved on the R18

[@dgomes265]

R12 looks cool and will hopefully appeal yo the cruiser intenders. The R9T is still my favourite retro and prefer the look of existing model.

[@kmw300]

I love the R12! Since I lost my beloved R1200C in an accident in 2022 and even before I was hoping for a newer and lighter cruiser from BMW and it appears that the R12 is it. I’m really excited and I just hope it will fit me just was well as the R1200C , which felt like Taylor made for me. Both Variants look great, I think. Finally, thank you for making these great Videos, they are very helpful and nice to watch.

[@JasonPinhay]

I also think the older R9T was better looking. That new R12 looks really sharp from the video, gives me vibes of my Moto Guzzi Griso. Too bad they down tuned it, but maybe once tuners get at it, hopefully a flash will give it the full beans.

[@ml2799]

I saw that r12 cruiser today at the NEC bike show and in my opinion, was the hands down bike of the show for me, as shown here it looked incredible in the flesh.

[@sarnbradshaw7382]

Did you sit on and try it out for ergo’s?

[@56sketch]

Hard to justify the BMW badge markup but that cruiser is gorgeous

[@carlosandleon]

wait 10 years and get a used one

[@larryhouse3776]

There's arguably no markup for it being a BMW. What you get and the technology that comes with it is very competitively priced. In many cases you can even see their S1000rr coming in cheaper than a Yamaha R1. And the BMW is more powerful, more premium feeling, and has better technology.

[@williamrae9954]

Especially on paint prices 😮

[@jedw9983]

R12 looks fantastic. Can't wait for the review!

[@DaveRapier]

Great details, literally just put money down on a R9T scrambler, thought they might have added power so thank you for making this video, well done.

[@manuelaluciani8449]

Dude your reviews are immaculate and very well made !!

[@mikeogden5256]

Oh that cruiser is amazing 😻

[@NazirKhambati]

i am more drawn towards the older R9T but neverthess the new R129T also looks fab...

[@ColSnders]

excellent side by side overview of both new R12 models. Presented in a clearly spoken and easy to understand generic English accent, thank you. Particularly liked that you sat on the bikes to illustrate their relative size. Eagerly waiting for your road test - and the USA release of course.

[@gillianbrodie6807]

Thanks for a great video. 😃👍 I really like the R12, (the 719 option) and I prefer the look of the old R nine T. Keep up the good work. 😃

[@mrlancekink]

great review!

[@Vegesaurus7]

Thanks Bob was waiting for your thoughts on these new bikes. I always look forward to your take. 😊 I love the RnineT and think these are both great successors to the old one. You have to keep moving. I am also surprised by how much I like that R12. Can’t wait to sit on one and see how comfy those ergonomics are. It looks amazing. I’m also surprised how much I like the look of that small digital gauge.

[@ronaldthomas9396]

I prefer the analog gages myself!

[@CorGP]

I would 100% get one of these over Harley’s new nightster.

[@motobob]

Agreed it looks the better bike 👍

[@gmoneymac23]

BMW continues to neglect the R1250R model, yet, it's one of their best bikes.

[@JasonSmith-dw3vp]

The R12 is surprisingly appealing

[@williamclarke2020]

That may be the best all-rounder motorcycle ever. Great power and torque from a reliable motor and now with USD forks. It looks so friggin cool! Especially the all aluminium and red frame of the 719. Solo seat conversion is wicked and I'd opt for the larger fairing instead of the fly screen. I'll have my saddle in a dark brown tan please! Wow! I'm torn between this and the Tiger 900 GT Pro. I know they have different purposes but a guy can dream... As per usual, great reporting!

[@BikashDeepharijan-vn4lz]

Great video sir❤❤❤

[@motobob]

🙏

[@MrAndrew1953]

Really like the swing arm on the green tank model. Having had 2 Boxers I’d go for the 109 hp.

[@david-johntiemens573]

Thanks brother! I’m loving the R12. I hate the 19” front and the muted engine… but those looks.

[@S2NAZ]

Finally a seat height I can ride! Can’t wait to test ride it 👍🏻

[@posteroonie]

I find the naked bike riding position more commanding because I have weight on the front wheel and can put weight on my arms. Cruisers may have the "commanding" attitude but steering them is like using a tiller.

[@plap.]

in this day and age everything should have a tachometer.

[@haydncolcombe9300]

Good to meet you today at Motorcycle Live, you're alot taller in real life 😁👍

[@mitchellfox3130]

New r9t all day. So much cleaner looking than the outgoing model. Airbox (and I assume) battery in a sensible location. This is a worthy successor. Green, analog gauges and tubeless spoked wheels please (if a suitcase of Franklins was left on my doorstep).

[@stewy62]

I think I prefer the old R nineT style but it had a good run, I guess it was due a change. I do like the R12 although it’s not really my thing. The price differential is hard to justify but even the old nineT was more expensive than the R1250R which on paper beats it hands down. Go figure ! The BMW video called the bike with a bikini fairing a “Racer” so expect more variants in the future although I’ll be sticking with my old R nineT Racer 🇬🇧

[@Vegesaurus7]

I think the difference between R9T and r1250r is the build. One have more attention to details and fir and finish one is just a practical bike. At least that’s the way I looked at it. What I find hard is choosing which I prefer. Do I want comfort or cool…

[@stewy62]

@@Vegesaurus7 I prefer the air/oil cooled engine (for reasons that are not logical) and the heritage style but the new R nineT is £2,090 more than the R1250R in the UK and £1,280 more than the R1250RS. Your point about build quality is well made but equally the £2,430 difference between the R nineT and the R12 I find hard to justify, and it’s only £570 less than the old R1250GS.

[@Vegesaurus7]

Yep those are great points. From what I hear the r1250 r, rs and gs are a lot more comfortable to ride. I guess you really have to want the style of the RnineT

[@paulred158]

I’m totally not a cruiser person as I have older Italian sports bikes but the cruiser is a very elegant bike.

[@tommydogsdad]

I am so looking forward to the r12 in America! This is top of my list of bikes to potentially purchase this year.

[@javiervar494]

Good couple of bikes for new year. Good review 👍

[@M3ANDER]

Great introduction again - thank you! Even though I don't prefer neither of this types of bike, both look great to me! Did you mention that both are equiped with a steering damper?

[@motobob]

No fair point. Surprised the R12 needs it being so raked out

[@aluminati9918]

Frankly, both bikes look amazing! Well done, BMW.

[@coboisarapatanas]

BMW R12 take my money

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Nice one Bob. Thank you. I’d take the RS version from team green.

[@Jon_Yale]

I can't wait for your road review on this bike mate. Any idea when that's coming?

[@AMDP65]

The best boxer engine ever - the 1200 twincam aircooled. Bring back a R1200GS air cooled with basic ABS as an alternative to the finicky 1300cc LC!

[@Stickybutton]

How can they omit the Akrapovic exhausts?

[@nickbetts2244]

Looks really good. The build quality looks great. 👌

[@pistolpete6321]

Great video, both look good to me!

[@GaryFackler]

I like the new Nine T .... especially in the green color scheme. Three questions: 1) Does the optional digital dash include a fuel level gauge, 2) Is the optional bikini fairing available in the green color, and 3) Is an optional center stand available this year? Thanks. Nice reporting.

[@jays9211]

All good questions

[@aidens04]

Love both of those. Beautiful

[@charlesbradley2943]

Did they finally add a bloody gas gauge ?

[@pixelmixture3067]

italians are allready building tiny bikes ... germans should think of more than 6 feet drivers ... we want a 9T scrambler for tall people !

[@DucatiDiaries]

Agreed fully

[@VelkePivo]

Agreed. Motobob looks big on the bike and I’m much taller. Then again, judging from BMW’s ad, most of these bikes are purchased by free spirited, untamable bad-ass women, so maybe small is the way to go.

[@Scouse.Malinois]

I disagree. What do want straight legs on a bike? It's a normal sized bike probably mt09 size. Is it just that your really fat or something?

[@paulred158]

lol you tall guys already have the entire adv market, what else do you want.😀

[@pixelmixture3067]

@@Scouse.Malinois there's a middle point between straight legs and 100° bent knees ...

[@bernardlesperance742]

Love the R 12 ! . . . At least based on the promo pics and videos. Can't wait to see one at my local BMW Motorrad . . . and hopefully be able to test ride it . . . and . . . just maybe give my Sportster 1200 a new companion !

[@naarealy]

Looks great! As an owner of the old RnineT, I was hoping they would go retro-futuristic with the new model. Most of the modern styled BMWs look strange to me.

[@AndyObern]

Does the new r12ninet come with a fuel gauge this time? It’s a lovely looking bike and I would have considered one but when you have added a few extras to r12ninet you are looking close to 16k, out of my price.

[@FourIntoOne]

I dunno, ride modes called "rock" and "roll" sound like an overdose of Americana cheese to me.....

[@motobob]

Haha well yes there is that! Don’t love those names either… but the looks of the physical bike are good imo

[@Krebs61]

Got the now old nineT for years now... Waiting for a test drive at the dealer RN, the old bike is awesome, wanna try the new one before I press buy.

[@daionsavage]

My guess is that they are equal in ”fun” factor. But the new one looks gorgeous! (I ride a 2016 Pure: raw as anything and basic to the bone, but the rush I get from taking it through a twisty road is immense!)

[@43tubularbells]

Great video! I love the R12. I am hopeful but not optimistic that they will offer nice looking, locking hard bags for it.

[@deandias5198]

Would love to see the full review of this bike

[@terryclair2914]

Still in love with my 21' R9T Urban GS Bumblebee. It would be a hard bike to replace!

[@ukvamp]

any signs of a fuel gauge?

[@xu10j4rs1]

R12 looks great and I’d definitely keep the analogue dials! Digi looks better than most digi dashes though

[@esr243]

You’re a fine reviewer

[@leominus9758]

Thank you, i'v aways liked the look of the r9t but don't like the retro gage's & now that little TFT dash looks really good

[@coreytravisbean]

I've got the R9t, never been a super big cruiser fan because they all kinda look the same, but this one catches my eye.

[@samhill3496]

Good job. Good vid. Fuel gauge ?

[@johnhinds6540]

Great review! Question: does the R12NineT finally include a fuel gauge? (p.s. prefer the clocks, thank you!)

[@amandacatherine793]

I would have preferred the TFT as a modular add-on to the analog gauges… I certainly hope there is a fuel gauge. I think a decade is long enough to wait for basic fare.

[@kawajocb1685]

Loved the Bikes. ❤

[@kingdave250]

Can‘t wait to see the R12 GS Dakar Style

[@Nils_Martin]

I had the old R nineT when they first come out, and i absolutely love it. I think this new one looks pretty damn interesting..!! 🤙🏼

[@willswanson2145]

I loved my 9t. The one thing I don’t like about the new style is the length of the tank, I don’t like seeing all the wiring exposed up where the neck of the frame is. I do like that the removed the snorkel, but everything else I liked better about the old.

[@a99miata]

love to see a R100RT version of this new tech

[@Force-Majeure]

Not in my price range, plus I´m addicted to Moto Guzzi BUT these bikes look fabulous

[@Jacob99174]

What are your thoughts on speed twin 1200?

[@msd85TvT]

That cruiser could be stretched out a bit bit elongating and increasing the seat a bit. Might make it a better cruiser

[@matts.1758]

Can’t wait for the scrambler/gs version

[@martyn_g]

If you dig the boxer/shaft drive configuration, it’s hard to go back to a chain driven bike, I reckon.

[@bfarm44]

Love that green myself

[@geoffball9547]

Strangely the R12 has some chops!

[@PaulA-e9f]

Is there finally a fuel gauge?

[@mikephillips3947]

The r12 cruiser is a lovely looking bike, where can I get some merchandise from, enjoy your weekend 👍👍👍

[@brianharradine8130]

Latest R9T in green is the way to go

[@RocnerdSA]

I prefer the old tank

[@vamshikishan7822]

Does it have tubless tyres coz in the previous model it was tubed 🤔

[@motobob]

Yes I believe the spoked wheel upgrades are tubeless 👍

[@vamshikishan7822]

Thank you for the info i hope those who were thinking to buy will be happy to know 😀 and it would be a pain if it were to be tubed again if there was a puncher✌️

[@eramusmotovlog]

How tall are you?

[@jameshicks8742]

I would love to know if they added a fuel gauge! I am leaning more towards a Triumph Bonneville T120

[@williamrae9954]

Like the new Yamaha MT09,I'm seeing a BMW flattracker there....love that green paint on the other one though!

[@philelsey7639]

They are gorgeous

[@n22pdf]

I owned an older version when they were first released.. I think the new versions look much nicer well done BMW. It's a shame they changed lowered the power so much on the other version. Pete

[@danielgielchinsky6951]

R12 hearkens back to the R1200C? Both bikes featured here are beautiful.

[@SPSteve]

I really like the R12. When I was looking for a new bike two years ago (I bought a Moto Guzzi V7 Special) I looked at the R nineT but I didn't like the rear modern sport bike styling. I would have bought the new R12 with its more traditional styling and rear fender.

[@suppersready4you]

They are both really nice bikes I always have been a boxer fanatic and maybe next season I'll give the Ninet a try I do prefer the previous cylinder head look Thanks Bob for taking the time to do all these reviews Ride safe Marcelo Great job!

[@linopontes]

12k and 14k... suddenly a 2nd hand MT-09 SP or 890r are going to be even better deals.

Here in PT the price for the new nineT starts now on 19.2k€. as the other "lower" versions will be descontinued... THis thing will tank. at least for now...

[@stewy62]

Do you still have a Racer ? 🇬🇧

@@stewy62 I never got to buy it. Crisis happened and in less than a month I had lost in value the money to buy 2 of those. :D... still waiting on a recovery... but now, I would get me a V100 Mandelo... In the meanwhile, still happy with my w650 cafe racer that I built myself.

[@stewy62]

@ That is a shame, I have my Racer but I can see you have a very good taste in motorcycles !

[@乱乱-y3u]

I wander if the digtal display can fit in the 2017 version r ninet😂 I love the bike but I hate the shaking clocks！

[@tompGA]

Issue is that this is still the old Oil Head engine that was in the GS's 2009-2012 and is unchanged. Also has a dry clutch that is positioned at the back of the engine. Any service on that clutch means breaking the bike in half.

[@GIGABACHI]

Clutch AND rear main seal ! 🤪

[@thejohnnerparty]

I like the look of the 719 pkg, but I think I like the R nine T styling better.

[@johnDukemaster]

What's the knob on the right hand side? Under the tank, over the cylinder. I like the one with the biggest pricetag, of course. But out of reach for me, I'm afraid.

[@speaktruth247]

I really dislike how that engine sticks out to the sides

[@enrage6073]

Is this an order from BMW that no vlog or reports must show a 6ft+ male rider on their new R12? This bike came out for nearly a year ago and is only shown ridden by women of smaller size which looks good indeed but how about tall riders? We want to see

[@88davidw]

Love the R12. The nineT doesn’t look as good as the old one.

[@problemslayer3538]

Still wondering when yamaha are going to put something into the retro cruiser market. The bolt 950 or xv 950 as its known in uk isn't really cutting it. They need a retro bruiser like the ducati daivel

[@glen2332]

Have they put a fuel gauge on it this time?

[@Calin_Sanchez]

Great bikes. Great video. I was going to sub but I already was 😂

[@lautelaumbanua5875]

pls do small cc bikes

[@BugsyZuki]

Haven't seen steering dumper, is it there?

[@kikoy08]

Digital Display as an option? What does BMW intends to point, that there will be optional handlebar next time?😂😂😂