The R12 offers unlimited customizability, so let’s bring out its potential!
A world first! BMW Motorrad R12 Official Custom Project
The BMW Motorrad R12 is equipped with a new air-oil cooled, four-stroke, two-cylinder boxer engine with a displacement of 1,169cc.
The R12 is a revolutionary cruiser model that combines the latest technology with the air-oil-cooled boxer engine that BMW Motorrad has been developing for over a century. The R12, released in 2024, is a revolutionary cruiser model that fully expresses the history and tradition of BMW Motorrad with its new boxer engine and shaft drive, while also adopting a body design that allows for free customization.
BMW Motorrad Japan, which sells the R12 in Japan, is hosting the world’s first official BMW Motorrad R12 customization project, with the concept of “maximizing the infinite possibilities of the R12, which has the potential for free customization.” Four R12 customizations created by renowned Japanese custom builders and the community have been announced.
R 12 CUSTOM PROJECT
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The four custom bikes created from the world’s first official BMW Motorrad R12 custom project have finally been unveiled at FREEDE BY BMW in Azabudai Hills, Minato Ward, Tokyo!Custom bikes with different concepts bring out the appeal of the R12. A press unveiling event for the four custom bikes created as part of the world’s first official BMW Motorrad R12 custom project was held on Friday, August 23rd at “FREUDE BY BMW” in Azabudai Hills, Minato Ward, Tokyo. BMW’s new facility, “FREUDE BY BMW,” is a new information hub for BMW, embodying the appeal of BMW with restaurants including a Japanese restaurant and cafe bar, merchandise sales, vehicle displays, test drives, events and campaigns, and more. On this day, the base model R12 and four custom models were lined up in the event space. At the launch…
BMWモトラッド R12の公式HP：https://www.bmw-motorrad.jp/ja/models/heritage/r12.html
R12公式カスタムプロジェクトの公式HP：https://www.bmw-motorrad.jp/ja/experience/contest/r12-custom-project/completed.htmlBMW Motorrad R12 Custom Model: El Viento Builder: HAMANS CUSTOM
This R12 custom was created with inspiration from the driving potential of the standard R12.
While based on the theme of a cafe racer, the bike’s modern and avant-garde style is distinct from existing cafe styles and is expressed through its outstanding metalwork.
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The design from the fuel tank to the seat cowl is a continuous surface that looks like a single piece.
The front end features an impressive dual headlight and handmade light cowl, with the handlebars mounted as low as possible.
The front and rear wheels are standard, but after the paint was stripped off, a gray Cerakote coating was applied.
Inspired by the driving potential of the stock R12, Matsumoto of HAMANS CUSTOM created the R12 custom “El Viento” shown in the photo. While based on the theme of a cafe racer, it has a modern, avant-garde style that sets it apart from existing cafe styles, and is expressed through outstanding metalwork.
The front end, with its striking dual headlights and handmade light cowl, mounts the handlebars as low as possible. The design from the fuel tank to the seat cowl is a continuous surface that appears to be one piece. In pursuit of the ideal seating position, the seat rails were made to order, and the air cleaner box was also made to order, further accentuating the presence of the R12’s steel tubular frame and boxer engine.
The front and rear wheels are standard, but the paint was stripped and then a gray Cerakote finish was applied. Combined with the matching exhaust system and earth-toned bodywork, the car has a subdued appearance, but the metalwork really stands out.
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