| General |
| Comments | North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security system includes immobilizer and siren. | - |
| Year | - | 2024 |
| Colours | Hard Candy Volcanic Orange Flake, Black Denim, Amber Whiskey, Hard Candy Voodoo Purple Flake | - |
| Make Model | - | BMW R 12 Cruiser |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | 625 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,524 mm | - |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 60.0 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 4.7 inches | - |
| Width (in.) | 24.6 inches | - |
| Height (in.) | 39.6 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 1,005 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 89.4 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 2,271 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 26.6 inches | - |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 119 mm | - |
| Seat Height (mm) | 676 mm | - |
| Seat Height | 676 mm / 26.6 in. | 754 mm / 29.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1,524 mm / 60.0 in. | 1519 mm / 59.8 in |
| Height | 1,005 mm / 39.6 in. | 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Length | 2,271 mm / 89.4 in. | 2200 mm / 86.6 in |
| Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve) | - | 1760 mm / 69.3 in |
| Width | 625 mm / 24.6 in. | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Oil Capacity (Quarts) | 0.17 quarts | - |
| Oil Capacity (l) | 2.60 litres | - |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 7.95 litres | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 247.2 | - |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 555.0 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 545.0 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 2.10 gallons | - |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 251.7 kg | 227 |
| Dry Weight | 247.2 kg / 545.0 lbs | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 7.95 litres / 2.10 gallons | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 251.7 kg / 555.0 lbs | 227 kg / 500 lbs |
| Performance |
| Top Speed (mph.) | 28.0 mph | - |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 45.0 km/h | - |
| Top Speed | 45.0 km/h / 28.0 mph | - |
| Max Power | - | 70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 98.99 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 3500 | 106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | 0.0383 HP/kg | - |
| Engine |
| Engine Type | V2, four-stroke | - |
| CO2 | 113.7 CO | - |
| Displacement (cc) | 1201.25 cc | - |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 88.9 x 96.8 mm | - |
| Displacement (ci) | 73.30 cubic inches | - |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.5 x 3.8 inches | - |
| Displacement | - | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in |
| Engine Detail | Air-cooled, Evolution® | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft. |
| Fuel System | Injection. Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection | - |
| Bore x Stroke | - | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12:1 |
| Cooling System | - | Air/oil cooled |
| Emissions | Zero emission | Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59 |
| Engine Lubrication | Dry sump | - |
| Exhaust | Chrome, staggered exhaust with slash-cut mufflers | - |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) | - |
| Fuel Induction | - | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
| Fuel Type | - | Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON) |
| Lubrication | - | Wet sump |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Belt | Shaft |
| Gear Ratios | - | 1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Primary Drive | Primary chain, 57/38 ratio | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 1.737 |
| Transmission / Drive | - | 6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing |
| Chassis |
| Trail (mm) | 135 mm | - |
| Trail (in.) | 5.3 inches | - |
| Frame Type | Steel tube | Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding |
| Suspension - Front | Dual Hydraulic Shock Absorber | 46 mm upside-down telescopic forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Single Hydraulic Shock Absorber | Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping |
| Rake | 30.1° | 29.3 ° |
| Trail | 135 mm / 5.3 in. | 132 mm / 5.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | - | 90 mm / 3.5 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | - | 90 mm / 3.5 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Instrumentation | Handlebar-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer, time-of-day clock, dual tripmeter, low fuel warning light, low oil pressure light, engine diagnostics readout, LED indicator lights | - |
| Lighting system | High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel warning, low battery, security system (optional) | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc. Dual-piston | 2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc. Single-piston | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro |
| Rims | Chrome Steel Laced | - |
| Rims - Front | - | 2.75 x 19 |
| Rims - Rear | - | 4.00 x 16 |
| Tyres - Front | MH90-21 | 100/90 - R19 |
| Tyres - Rear | 150/80-B16 | 150/80 - R16 |
| Wheels | - | Aluminium cast wheels |