00:01 R 12 S Pure Emotions 00:55 R 90 S The Legend 02:00 R 12 S in Detail Let's conquer the road together and bring this machine to life! Subscribe to my channel, drop a like, and share this video to become part of the most exciting motorcycle community! ???????? With the BMW R 12 S, BMW Motorrad is expanding its Heritage world of experience to include an apt homage to the iconic R 90 S, which in 1973 made a sporty statement for BMW Motorrad in terms of driving dynamics and not just with its 67 hp and a top speed of 200 km/h. Instead, the then chief designer Hans A. Muth skilfully expressed the sporting ambitions in terms of form and successfully sent the BMW R 90 S into the race for buyers' favor as the first series motorcycle in the world with a handlebar fairing designed according to aerodynamic criteria, as well as a rear tail and a red "90" in the R 90 S emblem of the engine. Racing successes helped the BMW R 90 S to gain an iconic image. It was not long before the image of the R 90 S also benefited from racing successes. For example, at the Production TT on the Isle of Man, where Hans-Otto Butenuth and Helmut Dähne celebrated a class victory in 1976. In the same year, Steve McLaughlin also won the prestigious 200 Miles of Daytona and his team mate Reg Pridmore became the first AMA Superbike champion in history. This is another reason why an R 90 S is one of the most sought-after BMW motorcycles today, just as it was then. The BMW R 12 S transfers the spirit of the R 90 S into the here and now. Even more than the Concept Ninety study presented by BMW Motorrad in May 2013, the new BMW R 12 S takes the spirit of the R 90 S in its overall concept and in many details and transfers it perfectly into the present day. Based on the R 12 nineT, it embodies an authentic and sporty retro bike and uses a number of ingredients that make up a skilful homage to the R 90 S. "The defining design elements of our R 12 S include the handlebar-mounted cockpit fairing with the tinted windshield, the seat with contrasting stitching and the paintwork in lava orange metallic as a reminiscence of the legendary R 90 S Daytona Orange from 1975. The design is perfectly complemented by details such as the red 'S' on the side covers, the red double line and the brushed and clear-coated aluminum surfaces of the tank and seat hump," explains Alexander Buckan, Head of BMW Motorrad Design. Lavish standard equipment with Option 719 Classic II wheels, Shadow and Shadow II milled parts packages, Headlight Pro, Shift Assistant Pro and much more. The R 12 S underlines the claim to a sporty retro bike with numerous standard product contents such as the Option 719 Classic II wheels with wire spokes and shiny, natural anodized aluminum rim rings as well as other high-quality add-on parts. The handlebars and fork tubes are black and the components of the Shadow and Shadow II milled parts packages set particularly high-quality technical accents. The Shadow milled parts package includes the ignition coil cover on the left and right, the oil filler screw and the cylinder head covers coated in Avus black metallic matt. The Shadow II milled parts package includes the footrest system including foot brake and gear lever, the pillion footrests, the handbrake and clutch lever, the expansion tank caps for the front brake and clutch as well as the handlebar end mirrors. Other standard features include the Comfort package, which includes Hill Start Control, Shift Assistant Pro, heated grips and cruise control. The adaptive Headlight Pro cornering light, which illuminates the road even better when cornering, ensures even greater safety when driving at night. Comprehensive range of optional equipment ex works and original BMW Motorrad accessories for customization. The BMW R 12 S is based on the BMW R 12 nineT and therefore all accessories such as titanium rear silencers, soft bags or navigation preparation can also be used for this motorcycle. For example, the already expressive dynamics of the lines can be further enhanced with the short rear end available as an original BMW Motorrad accessory and the black license plate holder attached to the swing arm. Other selectable options ex works are also available with the tire pressure monitoring system (RDC), the anti-theft alarm system (DWA), the intelligent emergency call, the Connected Ride Control and the digital display with micro TFT display as an alternative to the classic round instruments. #bmwmotorrad #bmw #motorraddays #ninet #R12S #R90S #drivingfun #legend