The new R nineT and R nineT Urban G/S: refined roadster with
boutique manufacturing character and boxer feeling in a classic
enduro outfit.
When BMW Motorrad launched the R nineT in 2013, it was clearly
more than just a roadster based on a classic role model. From the
outset, the R nineT combined classic motorcycle design and modern
technology with sophisticated craftsmanship, as demonstrated by the
aluminium fuel tank with brushed side surfaces, for example. In
numerous components, the model also reflected the R nineT team’s
fond attention to detail. The new R nineT likewise radiates this
boutique manufacturing character, supported by a range of optimised features.
The new R nineT Urban G/S is quite different in style but
equally classic in character. For more than 35 years, the
abbreviation GS in conjunction with BMW Motorrad is been virtually
synonymous with a sense of freedom and the passion for adventure on
two wheels, both on-road and off-road. The R nineT Urban G/S draws
on the genes of the very first and legendary BMW R 80 G/S of the
year 1980, transporting them into the modern era with contemporary
technology in the form of a classic enduro-style BMW motorcycle with
boxer engine.
Both of the new BMW Heritage models feature the potent,
air/oil-cooled boxer engine with a capacity of 1 170 cc
and an output of 81 kW (110 hp) combined with a 6-speed gearbox. The
two variants are both designed to meet the requirements of the EU4
pollutant class. Their exhaust systems in stainless steel with the
tailpipe positioned on the left reflects classic styling.
Modular frame concepts with individual scope for customising.
Modular frame concepts provide great scope for altering the
appearance and character of the two BMW boxer models according to
individual preference, for example by adding different seats from
the range of BMW Motorrad accessories. In the R nineT, the frame
comprises four components as before: a front main frame, a rear main
frame, a removable end piece and a detachable passenger frame. In
the R nineT Urban G/S the frame consists of three components: a
front and rear main frame with integrated end piece and a passenger
frame.
R nineT now with fully adjustable upside-down fork and
optimised suspension geometry. R nineT Urban G/S with suspension in
enduro style.
As before, a high-quality upside-down telescopic fork takes care
of front wheel control in the new R nineT, though this is now
designed as a fully adjustable component. With a view to even
greater steering precision, directional stability and cornering
neutrality, the new edition of the R nineT has also been optimised
in terms of suspension geometry. In the R nineT Urban G/S there is a
conventional telescopic fork at the front while the BMW Paralever is
applied in conjunction with a central spring strut at the rear, as
in the R nineT.
The R nineT now has wired-spoke wheels in the dimensions
3.5 x 17 inches and 5.5 x 17 inches respectively, with tyres in the
sizes 120/70 ZR 17 at the front and 180/55 ZR 17. As before,
radially mounted 4-piston monoblock brake calipers ensure sound,
ABS-regulated deceleration in conjunction with floating brake discs.
The R nineT Urban G/S is supplied with light alloy cast wheels.
The large 19‑inch front wheel with 120/70 ZR 19 tyre is in keeping
with the typical enduro-style look of a classic bike. This is
matched perfectly at the rear with a 17-inch wheel bearing a 170/60
ZR 17 tyre. The new BMW boxer can be ordered ex works with the
optional extra of deep-treaded off-road tyres which further enhances
its classic style (standard trim: road tyres) and also with filigree
wired-spoke wheels. With 4-piston brake calipers, steel-wrapped
brake lines and a brake disc diameter of 320 millimetres, a
high-performance ABS brake system here again ensures effective and
stable deceleration. In order to prevent the rear wheel from
spinning on slippery roads, there is the option of ASC (Automatic
Stability Control) which is available ex works.
The new R nineT: purist roadster with boutique manufacturing
character and the option of individual colours ex works.
In its new edition, the R nineT once more features the laid-back
elegance and proportions of a classic BMW roadster. From all angles,
the R nineT is defined by a blend of classic and modern elements of
motorcycle design style combined with high-quality surfaces.
While the instrument cluster of the R nineT previously comprised
two circular instruments for speedometer and engine speed display,
perfectly integrated in the classic layout, the new design now
features two separate instrument casings for an even more impressive appearance.
Nothing has changed in the new edition of the R nineT in terms
of its boutique manufacturing character and there are numerous
details which fans will love: these include the 18-litre aluminium
fuel tank with elaborately brushed side surfaces, the aluminium trim
panel featuring an embossed R nineT inscription which runs across
the air intake duct on the right-hand side and much more besides.
While the R nineT conveyed its classic character in virtually
perfect style with Blackstorm metallic combined with silver and
metallic contrasts, the new R nineT nonetheless manages to go one
better in this regard: to match the black-coated components such as
the frame and engine housing, the Paralever swinging arm and the
housing of the rear-wheel drive are now also finished in black.
For the first time, two individual paint finishes with boutique
manufacturing character are available for the R nineT ex works as
optional equipment items. In this way, BMW Motorrad has expanded the
customising range to include the area of paintwork for the first
time. The special paint finish “Blackstorm metallic / Vintage”
underscores the boutique manufacturing character of the aluminium
fuel tank in Blackstorm metallic / silver with a yellow application
bearing the start number “21”. The latter is applied by hand and
gives the bike a refined used look. The model is supplied with an
aluminium hump seat and passenger pad.
The second special paint finish “Blueplanet metallic /
Aluminium” emphasises the classically refined character of the R
nineT with a touch of fresh style. Based on the clear-finished
aluminium fuel tank with ground weld seam and aluminium hump seat –
both hand-brushed – the centre section of the fuel tank and hump are
finished in Blueplanet metallic with a golden surround. The colour
Blueplanet metallic is also to be found on the front mudguard.
R nineT Urban G/S: traditional colouring and styling in the
style of the first BMW R 80 G/S.
A look at the R nineT Urban G/S reveals it to be the spitting
image of its ancestor, and it even reproduces the latter’s colour
concept virtually without alteration. Just like more than 35 years
ago, the fuel tank and the high-positioned front mudguard are
finished in striking Lightwhite non-metallic, with a matching
headlamp mask whose styling is geared entirely towards the BMW G/S
style of that era. As before, the R nineT Urban G/S features fuel
tank decor in two tones of blue and a two-man seat in bright red – a
colour combination that interprets the BMW Motorsport colours of
former years. This echoing of past times is supported by a frame
finished in black.
Harmoniously matching the headlamp mask, the instrument cluster
consists of a speedometer designed as an analog circular instrument,
indicator lamps and a two-line LCD screen. High-end details also
characterise the R nineT Urban G/S. These include the numerous
aluminium forged parts such as fork bridges, the clamp for the
aluminium double-butted tubular handlebars and much more besides.
One interesting detail solution in terms of creating a classic
enduro look is the dual-section front mudguard. The front splash
guard is attached to the lower fork bridge, thereby skilfully
conveying a sense of classic enduro style. The rear splash guard is
mounted just above the front wheel in conjunction with a fork stabiliser.
The highlights of the new BMW R nineT and R nineT Urban G/S:
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Potent flat-twin boxer engine with a capacity of
1 170 cc and an output of 81 kW (110 hp) that meets
EU4 requirements. -
Modular frame concepts with scope for customising, allowing
individualisation according to personal taste. - R nineT with new wired-spoke wheels.
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R nineT Urban G/S with light alloy cast wheels and 19-inch
front wheel in enduro style. - 320-millimetre twin disc brake at the front.
- ABS as standard.
- ASC (Automatic Stability Control) as an ex works option.
- 2-in-1 exhaust system.
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High-end details such as fork bridges made of forged aluminium
with a clear anodised finish. -
R nineT in classic roadster design in Blackstorm metallic in
conjunction with a black frame and drivetrain. -
R nineT Urban G/S in the enduro style of the first R 80 G/S
dating back to the year 1980. -
R nineT Urban G/S in Lightwhite non-metallic combined with
fuel tank decor in two blue tones with a bright red seat – echoing
BMW Motorsport colours of past years.