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: Legal Weapon R12 Builder: TRIJYA CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES
The R12 custom was created by carefully 3D scanning the body and then starting to produce parts with an eye towards future commercialization. The key point is that many of the parts are bolt-on.
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The carbon winglets on both sides of the ir cooler are made using 3D printing, and the intake manifold is a one-off design with a tighter fit to improve fitment of the legs.
The fuel tank is based on the standard, with both sides modified.
New parts have been introduced in various parts in collaboration with top domestic constructors, such as handlebars made by AELLA and custom suspension made by YSS.
The side covers and seat cowl are arranged in a sophisticated style, further enhancing the modern impression of the R12.
The highly customized front and rear wheels are one-off custom made for the R12, and the muffler is made by Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde.
When customizing the R12, TRIJYA CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES’ theme was to create an R12 that could be legally enjoyed using a TRIJYA-style approach. Led by representative Okamoto, the production team, which includes specialists in various fields such as welding, machining, and 3D digital analysis, meticulously 3D scanned the body and began producing parts with an eye toward future commercialization.
The fuel tank is based on the standard model but has been modified on both sides. The carbon winglets on both sides of the oil cooler are 3D printed, and the intake manifold is a custom-made design with a tighter fit to improve leg room.
The side covers and seat cowl are arranged in a sophisticated style, further enhancing the modern impression of the R12.
The highly customized front and rear wheels are one-offs made specifically for the R12. The muffler is made by Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde. New parts have also been installed in various parts in collaboration with top Japanese builders, such as custom-made suspension from YSS and handlebars from AELLA. Another highlight is that many of the parts are bolt-on.
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BMW Motorrad Japan’s R12 custom project. MOONEYES expresses a sense of speed with an aluminum exterior | Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2024Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show (HCS) 2024, Japan’s largest custom car and custom bike event, was held on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, at Pacifico Yokohama (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture). Now in its 32nd year, this event brought together high-level creations by builders from all over the country. The photo shows an R12-based custom exhibited at the BMW Motorrad booth. It was produced by MOONEYES, the event organizer. PHOTO/REPORT●KITA Hideaki Event organizer: MOONEYES https://www.mooneyes.co.jp/ BMW Motorrad Japan https://www.bmw-motorrad.jp/
A unique form that’s different from a scooter! BMW Motorrad R18B boldly customized with aluminum front and rear cowls | Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2023The Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show (HCS), one of Japan’s largest custom car and custom bike events, was held on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Pacifico Yokohama (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture). Now in its 31st year, the event brought together high-level creations by builders from all over the country. The BMW Motorrad booth featured the R18 Roctane, the fifth model in the R18 series, which was released in September 2023. There was also a special exhibit of a custom bike featuring a uniquely designed aluminum cowl, created based on the R18B by Custom Works Zon, a world-renowned custom builder from Japan that has won numerous awards. PHOTO/REPORT: Kita Hideaki, BMW Motorrad https://www.bmw-motorrad.jp/ Event Organizer: Mooneyes https://www.mooneyes.co.jp/
The BMW K1200RS features a transparent cowl and a unique “longitudinal parallel-four” engine | Yokohama Hot Rod Custom ShowThe Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show (HCS), one of Japan’s largest custom car and custom bike events, was held on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Pacifico Yokohama (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture). Now in its 31st year, the event brought together high-level creations by builders from all over the country. Here, we introduce a new style of customization featuring a skeleton rocket cowl based on the BMW K1200RS, a rare motorcycle with a vertically mounted four-cylinder engine. PHOTO/REPORT: Kita Hideaki (KITA Hideaki) @JUNE_JUNK_6 https://instagram.com/june_junk_6?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Event Organizer: Mooneyes https://www.mooneyes.co.jp/ *The article content was revised on December 13, 2023.
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