BMW R nine T
A cafe racer motorcycle from BMW, the BMW R NINE T. The golden colored upside-down telescopic forks and the dual exhaust tailpipe give a pure and original BMW Motorrad look to the bike.
BMW R nine T Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement (cc) | 1170 |
Engine Type | 4-stroke Flat Twin Engine With Balancer Shaft, Double Overhead Camshaft, Wet Sump Lubrication |
Valves Per Cylinder | Four Valves Per Cylinder |
Maximum Power | 110 BHP @ 7550 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 119 Nm @ 6.000 rpm |
Starter System | Self Start |
Fuel Delivery System | Electronic Intake Pipe Injection |
Cooling System | Air Cooled |
Gears | 6-Speed |
Clutch | Single Dry Plate Clutch, Hydraulically Operated |
Bore (mm) | 101 |
Stroke (mm) | 73 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Chassis Type | Our-section Frame Consisting of One Front |
Front Suspension | Upside-Down Telescopic Fork With 46 mm Diameter |
Rear Suspension | Cast Aluminium Single-sided Swing Arm With BMW Motorrad Paralever |
BRAKES
Front Brake | Dual Disc Brake, Floating Brake Discs, Diameter 320 mm, Four-piston Radial Calipers |
Rear Brake | Single Disc Brake, Diameter 265 mm, Double-piston Floating Caliper |
TYRES AND WHEELS
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 ZR 17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 180/55 ZR 17 |
Wheel Size (inches) | 17 |
Tyres Types | Tubeless |
Wheel Type | Spoke |
ELECTRICALS
Battery | 12 V / 14 Ah, Maintenance-free |
Dashboard | Three-Phase Alternator 600 W |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length (mm) | 2220 |
Width (mm) | 890 |
Height (mm) | 1265 |
Weight (Kg) | 222 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1476 |
COLOR
Colors | Blackstorm metallic |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 18 |
Reserve Fuel | 3 |
Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 15.00 |
Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 17.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on BMW R nine T
What's good:
The roadster comes with an elegant style that houses aluminum fuel tank, painted black with brushed knee panels and it has a complete list of features that give it a fairly unique character. Few of its pros are given below:
- Resto Style
- Solid Performance
- Fuel-Efficiency
What's bad:
The manufacturer did not put some highly safety equipments in it such as adjustable power modes, traction control system, electronic suspension adjustment and ride-by-wire. According to the cost of the bike, the BMW R ninT should have all these equipments.
Power to mileage:
The bike is powered by an air-cooled flat twin engine that is capable of delivering maximum horsepower and torque. Where the fuel injection makes for effortless cold starts and smooth power delivery. Furthermore, the compression ratio is high enough to put it in the top of classic bikes. Few of its power to mileage are given below:
- Maximum Power 110 BHP
- Maximum Torque 120 Nm
Handling and riding:
The BMW R nineT is designed with a lightweight frame that make it easy to ride in city areas. Thus, the seat and handlebar is very comfortable.
Safety:
Safety is the first priority when out on the road. The BMW uses high equipments, that is matched with the global standard, that provide riders with the highest level of active and passive safety. Few of its safety points are given below:
- Dual Disc-brakes
- Upside-Down Telescopic Fork
- Tubeless Tyres
Maintenance:
This bike is not equipped with such a high objects that means it does not require much maintenance. Thus, the machine requires less care after a long mile. The spare parts of this bike are little bit higher.
Verdict:
With dynamic build quality, power-to-weight and performance, the BMW R nineT will surely rule the other bikes. Coming at the cost, it is a bit more expensive than other 1170cc classic bikes.