BMW R12 versus Indian Scout Bobber
BMW R12
Retro
Indian Scout Bobber
Cruiser
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2024 bis 2024~
Built von 2018 bis 2024~
RRP 14.460 €
RRP 15.890 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- magnificent engine with steam
- potty boxer sound
- Very good quality impression
- very good brakes
- chilled cruising along is just as possible as sporty acceleration
Pros:
- 1. the engine!
- 2. the engine!
- 3. the engine!
- 4. the engine!
- 5 ...
Cons:
- QuickShifter stutters
- Footrests get in the way when stationary
- Turn signal integration in the rear light
Cons:
- Bumpy rear suspension
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.110 mm
Seat : 754 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.200 mm Height : 1.110 mm
Seat : 754 mm
Weight : 227 (max: 430 ) kg
Seat : 649 mm
Weight : 261 kg
Engine
Motor design: Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine with two overhead camshafts 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.133 ccm
Displacement: 1.133 ccm
Performance
Maximum speed: 203 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 110 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 275 km
Performance: 95 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 110 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 275 km
Performance: 95 HP
Chassis
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm (travel 90 mm) Rear suspension:
Directly hinged, travel-dependent damped central shock absorber, spring base adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 R19
Rear tyres: 150/80 R16
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, diameter 45 mm (travel 90 mm) Rear suspension:
Directly hinged, travel-dependent damped central shock absorber, spring base adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 90 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum cast single-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 R19
Rear tyres: 150/80 R16
Brakes
Front brake
Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston monobloc radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston monobloc radial caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 2-piston floating caliper (∅ 265 mm)
Result
The BMW R12 delivers what it promises: casual cruising with the steam of the good old Lufti boxer. You don't notice the difference in performance to the nineT, the box goes off like a fox. It brakes great, feels mature and safe and conveys a lot of driving pleasure. It is not a "real" cruiser á la Harley due to the footrest position, but it brings the rider down and tempts him to glide casually. Wonderful.The test machine was provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Pinneberg for this test. The R12 will be there as a demonstrator and is happy to have test drivers. If you want to make a direct comparison with the also new R12 nineT - it is also there as a demonstrator. So, off we go to Pinneberg, book two test drives. Bring full of desire!
A good offer
Even if my private loot scheme wouldn't fit bobbers, it's definitely a good choice. It is beautiful in the classical sense and dresses the owner to the very finest. For this engine and the fine materials, the called 14,490 euros are certainly not too much. Although it is reduced to a maximum, the Indian Scout Bobber gives you a lot of feeling for your money.
The test bike was provided to us by Legendary Motorcycles in Hamburg.
