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. 2026 BMW R 12 G/S BMW calls back to its genre-defining heritage with an iteration of the R 12 NineT that delivers off-road performance worthy of the Gelände/Straße moniker.
The 2026 BMW R 12 GS is here, and it's redefining what an adventure motorcycle should be. In this video, we take a detailed first look at the all. 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 BMW R12 G/S takes inspiration from the brand's legendary R80 G/S, often considered the first adventure bike. The two latest additions to BMW's boxer line include a revised R, using the new 1300 engine, and a more dirt-worthy G/S retro. The 2026 BMW R 12 G/S truly pays homage to the original R 80 G/S in both form and function, and, boy, did 21st.
Discover the new BMW R 12 G/S: classic design meets modern enduro performance, powered by BMW's iconic boxer engine for thrilling off.