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RIDE REVIEW I 2026 BMW R 12 G/S
Package. MSR (engine drag torque control) and
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) come stan-
dard, as does lean-sensitive ABS Pro—tech we
could only dream of back when David Hassel-
hoff ditched Knight Rider for Baywatch.
The chassis is the familiar tubular steel
backbone frame with a bolt-on subframe. Sus-
pension is fully adjustable at both ends: 45mm
conventional forks up front and BMW's Para-
lever rear system. Then it comes down to your
spec. The front wheel is a 21-incher, but the rear
can be either 17 or 18 inches (with the Enduro
Pro Package), increasing ground clearance and
seat height for better off-road performance.
The LED headlight with its distinctive "X"
design echoes its bigger sibling, the new R
1300 GS. A single-dial retro dash and keyless
ride are standard, but beyond that it's all about
your budget and preferences. Want the more
advanced TFT screen from the R nineT? Which
seat height do you need: the standard 33.9
in., the taller 34.4 in. version with the 18-inch
rear wheel, or the Rallye bench seat that adds
another 0.8 inches?
You can also raise the bars by 0.8 inches for
easier off-road standing. Metzeler Karoo 4 off-
road tires, Shift Assist Pro quickshifter, heated
grips, hill start assist, cruise control, and full
crash protection are also on the table.
The base model starts at $16,995 MSRP, but
our test bike, with Light White paint, the Enduro
Pro Package, Comfort Package, Headlight Pro,
