| General |
| Year | 2017 | 2024 |
| Make Model | Moto Guzzi Audace | BMW R 12 Cruiser |
| Dimensions |
| Seat Height | 740 mm / 29.1 in (Optimal 720 mm / 28.3 in) | 754 mm / 29.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1685 mm / 66.3 in | 1519 mm / 59.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm / 6.4 in | - |
| Height | 1180 mm / 46.5 in | 1110 mm / 43.7 in |
| Length | 2445 mm / 90.2 in | 2200 mm / 86.6 in |
| Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve) | - | 1760 mm / 69.3 in |
| Width | 940 mm / 37.0 in | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 299 | 227 |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.5 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Wet Weight | 299 kg / 659 lbs | 227 kg / 500 lbs |
| Performance |
| Max Power | 71 kW / 96 hp @ 6500 rpm | 70.1 kW / 95 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 121 Nm / 12.3 kgf-m / 89.2 ft/lb @ 3000 rpm | 106 Nm / 81 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Engine |
| Displacement | 1380 cc / 84.2 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in |
| Engine Detail | Four stroke, 90° V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft. |
| Fuel System | Phased electronic multipoint sequential injection, Magneti Marelli IAW7SM; Øride by wireØ Ø 52 mm throttle body, IWP 243 Magneti Marelli injectors, double oxygen sensor, integrated management of 3 engine mappings, traction control, cruise control | - |
| Bore x Stroke | 104 x 81.2 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12:1 |
| Cooling System | Air and oil cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Emissions | - | Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-59 |
| Exhaust | Stainless steel, 2-in-2 type, three-way catalytic converter with double oxygen sensor, Euro 4 | - |
| Fuel Induction | - | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management system: BMS-O with throttle-by-wire |
| Fuel Reserve | 5 Litres / 1.3 US gal | - |
| Fuel Type | - | Unleaded super (premium), octane number 95-98 (RON) (rated output at 98 RON) |
| Ignition | Electronic | - |
| Lubrication | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Spark Plug | NGK LMAR8F, 2 per cylinder | - |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Timing System Diagram | Intake valve opens 19° BTDC (1-mm checking clearance) intake valve closes 55° ABDC exhaust valve opens 49° BBDC exhaust valve closes 12° ATDC | - |
| EV Specifics |
| Battery Capacity | 12V - 18 Ah | - |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | Single-disc with integrated anti-vibration buffer | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Final Drive | Shaft | Shaft |
| Final Drive Ratio | Double cardan joint and fixed bevel gear seat, drive ratio 10:36 = 1:3.6 | - |
| Gear Ratios | 1st 17:38 = 1:2.235 / 2nd 20:34 = 1:1.700 / 3rd 23:31 = 1:1.348 / 4th 26:29 = 1:1.115 / 5th 31:30 = 1:0.968 / 6th 30:24 = 1:0.8 | 1st = 2.375, 2nd = 1.696, 3rd = 1.296, 4th = 1.065, 5th = 0.939, 6th = 0.848 |
| Primary Drive | 26:35 = 1:1.346 | - |
| Primary Drive Ratios | - | 1.737 |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 speed with final overdrive | 6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with separate transmission housing |
| Chassis |
| Frame Type | Steel tubing, closed double cradle with elastic kinematic engine mounting system to isolate vibrations. | Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding |
| Suspension - Front | Standard fork, ø45 mm, with radial caliper mounting bracket | 46 mm upside-down telescopic forks |
| Suspension - Rear | Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable extension and spring preload with remote tank | Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping |
| Rake | 32° | 29.3 ° |
| Steering Angle | 38° | - |
| Trail | 155 mm / 6.1 in | 132 mm / 5.2 in |
| Wheel Travel - Front | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 90 mm / 3.5 in |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 90 mm / 3.5 in |
| Electrical Systems |
| Alternator | 12 V - 550 W | - |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | 2 x Ø320 mm stainless steel floating discs, Brembo radial calipers with 4 horizontally opposed pistons | 2X 310mm disc brake, 4-piston Monobloc radial brake caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single Ø282 mm stainless steel fixed disc, Brembo floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons | Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper |
| ABS | - | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro |
| Rims - Front | - | 2.75 x 19 |
| Rims - Rear | - | 4.00 x 16 |
| Tyres - Front | 130/70 R18 | 100/90 - R19 |
| Tyres - Rear | 200/60 R16 | 150/80 - R16 |
| Wheels | - | Aluminium cast wheels |
| Wheels - Front | Aluminium alloy 3.50" x 18" | - |
| Wheels - Rear | Aluminium alloy 6.00" x 16" | - |