There’s something about a motorcycle that nods to its roots while boldly planting itself in the present. Enter the 2024 BMW R 12 nineT, a machine that’s as much about riding as it is about storytelling.
Zack Courts, a well-known moto-journalist and all-around nice guy who works for Revzilla these days, recently got in the saddle of the BMW R 12 nineT and took it for a spin. It seems like a truly well-crafted machine, and one you should consider.
Lots of Classic Motorcycling Fun on the 2024 BMW R 12 nineT
At the heart of this $20,000 Bavarian beauty lies an 1170cc air/oil-cooled boxer twin, a workhorse of an engine that feels both familiar and refreshingly alive. It rumbles just enough to remind you it’s old school, yet refined enough to keep you smiling.
The R 12 nineT wears its retro charm with pride—contrast-cut wheels, a luscious aluminum tank, and paint so green it practically breathes heritage. But this isn’t just a looker. It’s got modern flourishes like cruise control, adaptive LED headlights, and three ride modes that span from composed to spirited. BMW has stretched the wheelbase slightly, mellowing the bike’s edge in the twisties but granting it stability that oozes confidence.
On the freeway, the upright stance catches wind, but the boxer hums smoothly. In the curves, the bike surprises, carving with grace that belies its cruiser DNA. It’s not perfect—seat comfort and fuel capacity could use tweaks—but this is a motorcycle that makes you want to ride for the sake of riding. Isn’t that the point?
Learn more about the bike on BMW’s website and check out more of Zack’s content and fabulous motorcycle gear at Revzilla.
