2026 BMW R 12 G/S Review | Daily Rider

https://rvz.la/4eMSggi | For all your motorcycling needs! Thanks to Progressive for sponsoring this episode of Daily Rider. Learn more about America’s #1 motorcycle insurer at: https://www.progressive.com/lp/motorcycle-comoto The R 80 G/S lives! Err, not quite, but BMW has finally come out with a proper homage to its original ADV and it is the R 12 G/S. How does it stack up to new GSs or old G/Ss? Zack hits the Daily Rider route to find out. SPECS: MSRP: $20,910 Engine: 1170 cc oil-cooled, horizontally opposed twin Measured weight: 528 lb. / 239.5 kg Fuel capacity: 4.1 gal. / 15.5 liters Seat height: 35.2 in. / 894 mm Claimed power: 109 hp @ 7,000 rpm Claimed torque: 85 lb.-ft. at 6,500 rpm Read Zack’s article here: https://rvz.la/4vzQtm3 Zack’s gear: REV’IT! GT-R Air 3 Jacket: https://rvz.la/4wbWEfF REAX Castor 2 Gloves: https://rvz.la/3R0rs4h Klim K Forty 3 Jeans: https://rvz.la/4gCesfy Alpinestars Oscar Monty V2 Boots: https://rvz.la/4v3qC4T Arai Contour-X helmet: https://rvz.la/4ap3Ywe 0:00 Intro 1:00 Our Sponsor, RevZilla 1:49 A Quick Walkaround 6:34 Specs & Ergos 9:38 Freeway Cruisin’ 12:50 Urban Manners 15:23 Passenger's Perspective 15:59 On a Twisty Road 17:40 Brakes, Electronics, & Motor 22:34 Dirt-road Detour 24:05 Will it Wheelie??? 25:56 Instagram Questions 31:37 On the Daily Rider Leaderboard

Added 6 Sept 2026