// Generation · 2021 — 2023

EURO 5 — ENHANCED ELECTRONICS

Major update for 2021: Euro 5 with ride-by-wire, ASC and Cornering ABS now standard, 2 riding modes (Road/Rain), LED headlights and cockpit USB. Power down to 108hp but available from 7,250rpm. 100 Years edition in 2023 for BMW Motorrad centenary, before passing to the R 12 nineT.

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Buyer score / 100
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Vintages
6
Changes
3
Overhauls
1
Updates
2
Minor
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ENGINE
1 change
2021
Euro 5 — ride-by-wire — 108hp (79kW) at 7,250rpm / 116Nm at 6,000rpm (−2hp vs Gen 1, available 500rpm sooner)
Major
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ELECTRONICS
2 changes
2021
ASC traction control + lean-angle Cornering ABS now standard — 2 riding modes Road/Rain
Major
2021
LED headlight + LED indicators + cockpit USB socket standard — revised rear shock damping
Major
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AESTHETICS
3 changes
2022
No technical change — new colours
Minor
2023
100 Years Edition — exclusive Black Storm/Shiny White two-tone livery, BMW Motorrad centenary
Medium
2023
Final model year — succeeded by the BMW R 12 nineT (2024)
Minor