Bmw R 12 Gs Test

We ride the 2026 BMW R 12 G/S retro-styled rally-inspired adventure bike. Is it legit or just more adventure cosplay? 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?

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. Discover the all-new 2026 BMW R 12 G/S, a retro.

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. In recent years, we first saw a nod back to the original '80s Gelände/Straße (Off-road/Street) machine with BMW's heritage-inspired R NineT in the "Urban GS" trim for.

This system is standard on the R 12 G/S. Standard Ultimate Care Break-In Service. Like all 2025 model year BMW motorcycle models, the new C 400 GT includes the Ultimate Care Break-In Service, or "600 Mile Service" as standard.

This included service further provides BMW customers with a truly premium experience. BMW R 12 G/S Enduro Test - Wayne has a new favourite GS BMW's new stripped down R 12 G/S Enduro ridden and rated, in both words and video. BMW's new R 12 G/S blends retro Dakar-inspired looks with modern rider tech and serious off-road ability.

Here's how it lives up to the GS legacy. The airborne episode I started this review with gave the 2026 BMW R 12 G/S an unexpected suspension test. BMW would posit its latest R12 "custom" creation, the G/S, speaks to all three criteria.

The G/S, which originally spoke to Gelände/Straße - literally "off-road/street".