The 2026 BMW R12 G/S is a new motorcycle that continues the legacy of the original R80 G/S. BMW claims the 505-pound retro bike can hit 60 mph in 4.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of over 124 mph.

It’s always exciting when there’s a new motorcycle incoming, and this time, it’s the BMW R12 GS. The motorcycle, as well all know, was teased by Motorrad and its global debut will take place tomorrow.

It was on a purpose-built R 80 G/S that Hubert Auriol won the second-ever Paris-Dakar rally in 1981, which happened to be BMW's inaugural attempt. And now, inspired by that very model, BMW has ...

The very first air conditioning system available from the automotive factory was found in the 1940 Packard and was called the "weather conditioner," among other names. It utilized R12 and, while ...

The Motion Computing R12 rugged Windows tablet ($2,899 as tested) is a PC for people on the move, whether they're responding to an emergency call, repairing equipment in the field, or working on a ...

This rugged tablet isn't just tough, it's versatile, too, and comes with accessories for on-the-go access. From the laptops on your desk to satellites in space and AI that seems to be everywhere, I ...

The 2025 BMW R12 S is a new model from BMW that pays tribute to the historic R90 S from the 1970s. The 1170-cc motorcycle produces 109 horsepower at 7000 rpm and 85 pound-feet of torque at 6500 rpm.

The Motion Computing R12 rugged Windows tablet ($2,899 as tested) is a PC for people on the move, whether they're responding to an emergency call, repairing equipment in the field, or working on a ...

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