Bmw Enduro R12 Gs

The BMW R 12 G/S retro enduro invites you to go on a spontaneous adventure: stay off the beaten path and live out your own style. We ride the 2026 BMW R 12 G/S retro-styled rally-inspired adventure bike. Is it legit or just more adventure cosplay?

The new off-road-ready BMW R 12 G/S features 1980s-era styling and an air/oil-cooled boxer. We tested it on BMW's home turf in Germany. With a two-part film about the new BMW R 12 G/S, BMW Motorrad is showing how much joie de vivre can be found on a motorcycle.

The new BMW R12 G/S takes inspiration from the brand's legendary R80 G/S, often considered the first adventure bike. BMW's new 2025 R12 G/S is quite is the looker, rugged, retro, and special - but who will really take this bike off-road? A scrambler worthy of the GS moniker Photos courtesy of BMW Motorrad The BMW R 80 G/S is often credited with kicking off one of the most popular motorcycle segments today: adventure motorcycling.

That's an achievement worth reminding the motorcycling public about every once in a while. Meet the BMW R12 GS - a retro-inspired adventure bike built for fun on gravel, sand, and trails. Tested at our Johannesburg training facility, it's perfect for riders who love classic style with modern reliability.

Watch our full review video on YouTube to see it in action. Discover the new BMW R 12 G/S: classic design meets modern enduro performance, powered by BMW's iconic boxer engine for thrilling off. BMW confirms the upcoming R 12 GS enduro model, catering to off.