Wow, the NEW R12 and R12 nineT are just lovely...

[@Cary-sm8wu]

Very nice! Thanks! I really enjoyed your video. Your both a pleasure to listen to. ENJOY! RIDE ON!!! 😎👍

[@FenTour]

You are very kind, thank you.

[@simongarey8575]

Great ride on two lovely looking bikes

[@FenTour]

Certainly lovely looking bikes. Cheers.

[@sycamoremotorcyclestv]

Fantastic video!! We're glad you enjoyed the bikes 😁

[@FenTour]

Thank you, David and I really enjoyed our day out on these beauties.

[@seansixfive]

There is something about that bare-bones R12 that speaks to me.

[@FenTour]

These bikes really are very good “back to basics” but lovely at the same time.

[@user-GrahamT]

I found the R12 Ninety had a very hard and firm ride. I have a ride booked on the R12 later in the month and hoping it will be a softer and more forgiving. I certainly wouldn't want to replace my 2022 Triumph Speedmaster "Gold Line" with an R12 Ninet. It would be a retrograde step as the ride isn't anywhere near as good as the Triumph, which was not what I was expecting...

[@FenTour]

Seemed a good ride to me, but I have not ridden a Triumph to compare.

[@grahamtricker4103]

@@FenTour The suspension is as hard as nails compared to the Speedmaster. I have since ridden and purchased a BMW HP2 Sport which also has a much better ride than the R12 NineT. Not sure why they make the suspension so hard on bikes today when the road surfaces on UK roads are so rubbish. Probably on German roads it's a different story.

[@JeanClaudePy-u3w]

Salut jolie vidéo et jolie velo. La différence de confort est elle importante. La r12 9 a l'air mieux pour le duo.

[@saddle8bag]

The red one looks like a Honda Rebel. Lotta damn money for that.

[@FenTour]

I would say these are well priced. Revel looks very ugly to me.

[@dodibenabba525]

The R12 looks like it could be my next bike! 😍

[@FenTour]

I have to say these bikes are rather gorgeous.

[@dodibenabba525]

@FenTour I've been desperate for BMW to do something Bonneville sized, I do like the R18 but couldn't see me on the b roads with that! This looks perfect, shame they don't do it in black with the pin stripe.....

[@FenTour]

@@dodibenabba525 the R18 is lovely too but so much bigger as you say. These 12s feel light (to me and David) dead easy to ride. I really liked the green colour scheme, of course you could always commission a paint shop for a totally custom look.

[@dodibenabba525]

@FenTour if I get it, which is more than likely, I probably will get someone to put the pin stripes on it think it would look brilliant.

[@FenTour]

@@dodibenabba525 excellent.

[@Moto_APT]

Where you happy to be back on your GS afterwards? Just asking as I am thinking about trading my GS for an R12. Its getting a tad tall. Great review and now subscribed.

[@FenTour]

The R12s are quite different to my R1250GS. More of a “day bike” where as the GS is up for longer adventures. Having said that I know someone who has toured all over Europe on his R12. Certainly much easier to handle and move around than the GS, so could be what you need? Get a test ride booked maybe.

[@johnmatero234]

Test rode the R12 today and the clutch didn’t begin to grab until the lever was almost completely released. Any one else experience this?

[@FenTour]

The clutch seemed quite normal on both of these bikes to me.

[@stanleylawson9015]

great review

[@FenTour]

cheers

[@Bazza47]

The R12ninet is certainly a looker, but the 1250R SE and 1250RS SE are both cheaper than the ninet in similar spec which is a bit surprising really when the others have semi active suspension and the more modern and powerful 1250 engine.

[@FenTour]

Having ridden the 1250R previously it is indeed an amazing roadster. However for looks and smiles I would say that the R12 nineT is a better proposition, just a tad slower but still fast enough.

[@Bazza47]

If I'm honest I really liked the Rninet when I had one as a loan bike a number of years ago while my GS was in for a service so guess this is on the same theme but with more tech on it which should appeal to someone looking for a sunny day bike for those fortunate enough to be able to afford more than 1.

[@hgm8337]

so it's not same as the old model but with a cheaper one-piece frame? Or is it?

[@FenTour]

I think there are a lot of changes to the manufacture of these bikes except the engine, what was good was the ride and they look fab. Better looking than the older model? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. All in all super machines…

[@rajindernijjer]

Does the r12 have option for tft screen

[@FenTour]

I am not sure, best have a go with the BMW configurator online.

[@leegreen67]

Both bikes come with an analogue display as standard. The digital display can be optioned on either bike for an extra €140

[@FoxtrotOscar9]

Anologieeeee. Stealing that. Although I think you can add the fancy smaller digital clock as an optional extra

[@simonhousam1989]

That rear light and indicator set up is shocking, you can hardly see the indicator flashing and I’m sure it will confuse other road users. Not a good idea BMW

[@FenTour]

Not ideal though Wiesor do a replacement that works well and I have fitted to my R1250GS

[@dodibenabba525]

Maybe if you could say David a little less.....😂

[@cottenham]

Great review chaps. Prob prefer the R9t. Saying that I prefer the looks of the previous version.

[@FenTour]

Haha. Then a nice used R9T for you Ian?

[@PortuguesePirate99]

From other videos ive seen, i think both bikes come standard with analog dials and can get upgraded to a digital dash. The R12 with a digital dash imo just looks unreal compared to the 9T and its cheaper, just wish it had the separated tail brake light and a better windcowl/screen because the optional ones on the 9T looks really good but on the standard R12 the one offered looks like a £10 universal accessory for all motorbikes from Ebay haha😂