This Started Badly! My BMW R12 Review In Algarve Portugal Was Nearly Over Before It Started…

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I had an amazing opportunity to ride the New BMW Motorrad R12 In Portugal! But things didn't go quite as smoothly as I would have hoped.

In this review I talk about the way this motorcycle handles, the performance, the character of the boxer twin engine, and should you buy one over the R12 NineT or a second hand R18?

I was also going to review the new BMW GS 900 range, but unfortunately this didn't happen at all, as you will discover in this video.

[odin]

Usernamekate got a new subscriber here, good to see helpful and nice people still around😉

[ginamiller]

No doubt these bikes are well engineered and ride great, but for some reason I just can’t warm up to BMW styling or the brand image. Great review, keep up the good work!

[thomasomahony.]

I tested both bikes last week in Switzerland, and I have to say, I was so looking forward to the R12 cruiser, however, I was really disappointed, I found it very rigid, twitchy, and engine felt rough, I then took out the R 12 Nine-T, I placed it in dynamic mode, honestly it felt worlds apart from the R12, it was so smooth, and like a heat seeker on the bends, I am in 😊

[atomicgrasshopper]

They are doing what Triumph is doing with the T120 and the Speed Twin, I think. Good job IMHO! The only thing that is lacking is the pillion confort :(

[JoJo-hcdj]

What a great review Mr Darcy in such a stressful situation, as it already looks like a tight schedule in Portugal. At least you had some sun, no rain and a lovely setting there ☀️

[UsernameKate]

If this is the kind of video you can produce when all hell has broken loose, you are a FORCE to be reckoned with. You turned a stressful trip into a wonderful video. The boy got skills!!! Pleasure to ride with you 😊

[ZainAli-yzyo]

I absolutely loved the twin pod analog instrument cluster on the BMW R1290, I do hope other motorcycle brands will reintroduce the analog instrument cluster !, We certainly deserve this option!👍

[BlakesPipes]

I might be mistaken, but I think this was you first press launch. Congrats on getting through it and dealing with real life issues. Always good to have friends. I watch a video of Kate with her dad. Wonderful family. The bike looks like a fun sport cruiser for the money. Sure beats a HD for me! 😂

[jamesonpace]

Prefer the 1 that does not have the same silly yellow forks as almost every other bike today....

[SloboloboVFR]

What a nightmare, good job you had Usernamehero on standby and at least you didn't drop it. I have to say though the boxer engine design on smaller bikes doesn't look quite as good to me personally.

[HarleyGeezer]

Nice little bike. I don't usually like BMW styling but the R12 is very nice.

[Tom_FLHCS]

Been following your videos for a while now, not quite since the beginning but not long after. Have to say the quality of your production has continued to increase and it really is fantastic. Enjoyable, informative and two great presenters!

[MGT.joseee]

The low gravity, carácter as you say and The Beauty makes the the most desire bike for “normal” type of ride for me.

[clanmac]

R12 in that colour scheme is 14k without options. Prefer the stock black and save 2k. Interestingly, the digital dash is a cost option.

[ColSnders]

Thanks for informative R12 review. I was particularly interested to hear your in person feedback on riding position/comfort. Sadly, you confirmed what I was thinking - probably not recommend for a normal-size rider. I'm really trying to like this bike but although that upswept exhaust looks great on the R12 9T, it appears totally out of place on a "cruiser" in my opinion. I would have preferred a standard two-sided exhaust set-up like the R18.

[twist_of_the_wrist]

Usernamekate to the rescue. She really is as nice and friendly as she comes across in her video's.

[phil]

This bike was made for one of those barndoor clear plastic fairings. That would take the wind stress off your back. Great video. Real nice Beemer bike. The finish on these bikes is really easy on the eyes. Just really well built.

[arsssis]

How the hell are BMW releasing bikes in 2024 charging well over £10k and not including a bloody fuel gauge? Madness

[Scoutx]

UsernameKate is a superstar! I love the looks of the R12 and would pick it.

[tomkonig]

R 18 in Germany has a very high value. Used bikes you never found for less then 9, 5 k €, even if they are more than 6 years old.