Article: Essential BMW Motorcycle Accessories: Enhance your ride with style and performance with FCR Accessoires
Essential BMW Motorcycle Accessories: Enhance your ride with style and performance with FCR Accessoires
The BMW Heritage range, with its R NineT, R12 NineT and R18, is among the finest customization bases on the market. Air/oil-cooled boxer engine, clean architecture, easily modifiable frame: BMW designed these bikes to be transformed. At FCR Accessoires, we have been preparing BMWs for over 10 years in our Poitiers workshop. This guide presents the essential accessories, model by model, with precise technical information to help you choose the right parts.
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The BMW Heritage range: R NineT, R12 and R18
Before choosing your accessories, it is essential to know exactly which base you are working with. The three BMW Heritage models do not share the same dimensions, the same mounting points, or the same customization potential.
1,170 cc air/oil boxer · 109 hp · 116 Nm · Tubular frame with bolted rear subframe · Nearly infinite customization base · 5 variants: Pure, Urban G/S, Scrambler, Racer, Street Bobber.
1,170 cc air/oil boxer · 109 hp · 115 Nm · Redesigned monobloc frame · 45 mm golden inverted fork (S 1000 R) · Keyless start · Spoke wheels · Optional 3.5" TFT · From €15,900.
1,802 cc Big Boxer · 91 hp · 163 Nm (2025 Euro 5+) · Largest BMW Motorrad twin · 6 variants: R18, Classic, B, Transcontinental, Roctane, 100 Years · 344 kg wet weight (standard version).
The R12 (2024+) is not an update of the R NineT. It is a new generation with a fundamentally different frame. Accessories are not interchangeable. Always check compatibility on each product page.
BMW R NineT accessories by FCR Accessoires
The BMW R NineT is arguably the most refined customization base on the current market. Its bolted rear subframe comes off in minutes, and every bodywork element is designed to be replaced. At FCR Original, we have developed a complete catalogue around this motorcycle.
R NineT bodywork customization kit
Beyond the exhaust, here are the FCR Accessoires parts that most visually transform an R NineT:
Machined aluminum, compact. Instantly transforms the rear of the bike. Side version also available.
Laser-cut aluminum. Protection and aesthetics, installs with no modification.
Machined aluminum, quick fitting on the stock headlight. Reinforces the retro look.
Signature piece of the BMW flat-twin. Our CNC covers enhance the cylinders visible on each side.
CNC-machined aluminum. Better grip, industrial look consistent with the FCR Accessoires aesthetic.
Drag bar or flat-tracker handlebar depending on the desired configuration. Mounts on stock fixings.
R NineT air filters and performance
The R NineT flat-twin gains character with a K&N air filter. Three options at FCR Accessoires:
- K&N direct air filter, plug & play replacement of the stock filter, gain in filtration and flow.
- K&N AirGuard socks, additional protection for riding in wet or dusty conditions.
- Complete K&N air filter kit, with filter element and maintenance included.
PVM AC Schnitzer forged wheels for R NineT
For a radical transformation, the PVM forged wheels signed by AC Schnitzer are the most spectacular part available for the R NineT. Forged aluminum, black finish, significant weight reduction compared to the stock cast wheels. Installation requires a professional equipped for balancing.
R NineT progressive suspension
The stock R NineT is decent but can do better on rough roads or in spirited riding. Our Hyperpro kits significantly improve behaviour:
- Hyperpro progressive fork springs, for R NineT 2017-2020.
- Hyperpro fork spring kit 2021-2023, for second-generation R NineT.
- M-Shock Shock Factory rear shock absorber, direct replacement of the stock shock.
BMW R12 NineT accessories by FCR Accessoires
Launched in 2024, the BMW R12 NineT marks a technical break from the R NineT. Its fully redesigned monobloc frame, its 45 mm golden inverted fork inherited from the S 1000 R, and its keyless ignition make it a more modern machine while staying true to the Heritage spirit. At 109 hp and 115 Nm, the 1,170 cc boxer engine is identical to the R NineT but benefits from the Euro 5+ update.
R12 NineT bodywork accessories
Version with side flanks for complete protection. Machined aluminum.
CNC aluminum, quick fitting on the stock LED headlight.
Black aluminum protection for the engine case. Essential in mixed or sporty use.
Lightly protects the rider while preserving the stripped-back line of the R12. Café racer look.
Compatible with R NineT and R12 NineT. Machined aluminum, moves the plate to the side for a clean rear.
R12-specific version. Forged aluminum, black finish. Professional installation required.
R12 fuel caps, the details that make the difference
The R12 comes with an iconic brushed aluminum fuel tank. Our CNC fuel caps enhance this detail:
- Rippled cap, concentric grooves, vortex effect in polished aluminum.
- Billet cap, milled from solid, mirror finish.
- Monza cap, racing-style fuel tank type, quick release.
BMW R18 accessories by FCR Accessoires
The BMW R18 is a styling exercise in a category of its own. Its 1,802 cc Big Boxer, the largest BMW Motorrad twin and one of the largest production motorcycle blocks in the world with its 111 kg, defines the entire silhouette of the bike. With 163 Nm of torque (Euro 5+ update, 2025), it only needs 4,750 rpm to reach its 91 hp. Customizing the R18 aims to accentuate its already overwhelming presence.
R18 bodywork and ergonomics accessories
CNC-machined aluminum. Emphasizes the imposing dimensions of the Big Boxer with a premium finish.
Same treatment as on the R NineT: the horizontal cylinders of the R18 deserve a finish worthy of them.
Machined aluminum, standard or side version. Integrates into the low line of the R18.
Improves R18 behaviour when loaded or on rough roads. Direct replacement of the stock shock.
Transforms the R18 into bobber style with a floating solo seat. Made in France by NPS Sellerie.
Performance master cylinders to replace the original R18 components.
The R18 uses shaft drive (no chain), a 49 mm fully faired telescopic fork and 300 mm brakes with 4-piston calipers. Its 344 kg dry weight (standard version) makes it essential to check the tightening torque limits indicated in the installation instructions for each part.
Universal BMW accessories from FCR Accessoires
Some of our parts are compatible with several BMW models, or even universal. Here are the references to know:
Compatible with R NineT and R12. Machined aluminum, replaces stock handlebar ends.
Compatible with R NineT, R12, R18. Retro design, machined aluminum, handlebar-end mounting.
More compact version, sporty look. Compatible with R NineT, R12, R18.
Turn signals, stop and position in a single block. Compatible with R NineT and R12. Plug & play installation.
Compact vintage style. High-power LED, CE certified.
Compatible with R NineT and R12. CNC-machined aluminum, covers the rear wheel hub.
FAQ: the most frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the BMW R NineT and the R12 NineT?+
Are FCR Accessoires parts compatible with all R NineT variants?+
Can FCR Accessoires parts be installed at home on a BMW R18?+
What is the BMW R18 engine power?+
Are the PVM AC Schnitzer forged wheels compatible with both R NineT and R12?+
Are FCR Accessoires parts made in France?+
Why choose FCR Accessoires for your BMW?
For over 10 years, FCR Original has been customizing BMWs in Poitiers. Every accessory sold on FCR Accessoires is the result of concrete workshop experience:
- In-house development based on real motorcycle builds.
- Premium materials: CNC aluminum, 304 stainless steel, grade 2 titanium, Cerakote.
- Exclusive neo-retro design consistent with the BMW Heritage aesthetic.
- Compatibility verified on each model before release.
- Plug & play installation, with no irreversible modifications.
- 2-year warranty, technical support by phone at +33 5 49 62 03 26 and WhatsApp.
R NineT, R12 or R18, every BMW deserves a build worthy of its character
Explore our catalogue of BMW accessories and find the parts that match your project, from the detail that changes everything to the complete transformation project.
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Webmarketing Manager · FCR Original · Updated on April 16, 2026
