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BMW S1000 Starter Motor: How to Match 12418525346
Shopping for an S1000 starter is easier when you start with the original reference. “BMW S1000” describes a family of bikes; the letters after it and the exact model year still matter. Here is how to narrow the choice before you order.
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01 / Identify your application
S1000R and S1000RR: keep the full model name
Our BMW starter listing covers selected S1000R and S1000RR applications within its stated 2011–2020 catalogue range. That range describes the listing as a whole. It should not be read as a claim that both variants were sold in every year, or that every S1000 within those dates uses the same starter.
Write down the full designation from the bike documents, then use the VIN-specific parts catalogue or a dealer to identify the original starter reference. If the catalogue returns 12418525346, you have a useful match to investigate in our listing. A different reference needs checking before purchase, even if the photograph looks familiar.
02 / Take a closer look
Compare the part before it goes in your basket.
Use the gallery to compare the mounting flange, housing profile and electrical terminal location with your existing unit. Photograph the installed starter and its cable arrangement before removal, if access allows. These views give our team more useful information than a photo of the bike alone.
03 / Prepare for the repair
BMW S1000R / S1000RR: what to sort before fitting
Buying a starter for a workshop job? Send the workshop the product link and reference first. They can compare the proposed replacement against the bike they are repairing and check what else the job needs before you commit to an appointment.
Confirm the fault first. Slow or absent cranking can involve the battery, connections or starter. Test before replacing parts. DENSO explains this diagnostic approach.
Our starter testing guide and no-start checklist help organise the next checks. Use your exact model’s workshop specifications for the repair.
1. Identify
Have the full model, year and original reference ready. Include photos if the number is missing.
2. Match
Compare the listing and gallery. Ask us to resolve any reference or physical difference before ordering.
3. Prepare
Check the workshop procedure and any extra items required so the whole job is planned.
04 / We have the replacement
Order your BMW S1000R / S1000RR starter from us.
We supply the BMW S1000R / S1000RR aftermarket starter motor, reference 12418525346, through Motorbike Parts Australia. You can check the current price and availability, inspect the photos and order directly on the product page.
A part you can check. A team you can call.
Need a hand matching your BMW S1000R / S1000RR? Call 0437 723 708 with the model, year and original reference. We can help check the listing before you buy.
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View price & availability →05 / Common buying questions
BMW S1000R / S1000RR starter FAQs
Does this starter fit every S1000 from 2011 to 2020?
No blanket fitment claim is intended. Our listing groups selected S1000R and S1000RR applications within those dates. Confirm the exact variant and original reference for your bike.
What if my BMW catalogue shows a superseded number?
Ask us to check the old and current references together. Do not assume that a changed suffix or similar-looking number identifies the same replacement.
What should I send you for a fitment check?
The full model designation, model year, original part reference and clear photos of the starter and its connection. Call 0437 723 708 to discuss anything that does not match the listing.
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