The new BMW R nineT Racer and R nineT Pure: purist roadster
feeling and athletic dynamic performance based on classic concepts.
For a lot of motorcycle fans, less is very often more – which is
why they opt for “pure motorcycling” and the kind of motorbike that
credibly and authentically embodies this approach.
BMW Motorrad responded to this trend with the R nineT in 2013 –
a model that has enjoyed ongoing success and popularity ever since.
This was a good reason for the BMW Motorrad team to follow up with
the R nineT Scrambler in 2015, another fascinating specimen of
classic motorcycle design which once again received enthusiastic feedback.
Motivated by this positive response, BMW Motorrad now presents
the R nine T Racer and R nineT Pure – two motorcycles that add two
exciting new facets to the BMW Motorrad Heritage world of
experience: the roadster reduced to the essentials and the classic,
old-school half-faired sports motorcycle. These are both concepts
that were popular in the 1960s and 1970s and continue to inspire
nostalgia among many motorcycle enthusiasts to this day.
Both 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
transmission. They are both designed to meet the requirements of the
EU4 pollutant class. The design of the exhaust system in stainless
steel with the rear silencer positioned on the left reflects classic
styling.
Modular frame with individual scope for customising.
On the suspension side, the R nineT Racer and R nineT Pure make
use of the modular steel tubular space frame familiar from the
R nineT Scrambler consisting of the three components front main
frame, rear main frame and removable passenger frame. The latter
provides flexibility to change the appearance and character of the
two BMW boxer models according to preference, for example by adding
different seats from the range of Original BMW Motorrad Accessories.
Front wheel control is taken care of by a conventional telescopic
fork while at the rear the BMW Paralever comes into use in
conjunction with a central spring strut. The five-spoke light alloy
cast wheels in the sizes 3.5 x 17″ at the front and 5.5 x
17″ at the rear have tyres in the dimensions 120/70 ZR 17 and
180/55 ZR 17 respectively. 4-piston brake calipers at the front
along with floating brake discs with a diameter of 320 millimetres
and ABS ensure secure deceleration. In order to prevent the rear
wheel from spinning on slippery roads, there is an ASC (Automatic
Stability Control) option which is available ex works. Wire-spoked
wheels are an option that further emphasise the classic appearance.
R nineT Pure: purist roadster for dynamic, classic riding
pleasure on country roads.
The R nineT Pure embodies the essence of the purist, classic
roadster – authentically designed, without frills and reduced to the
absolute essentials. The design draws on a blend of both classic and
modern stylistic elements of motorcycle construction combined with
high-end details such as footrests and fork bridges in forged
aluminium with a clear anodised finish.
The fuel tank and front mudguard of the BMW R nineT Pure are
finished in the colour Catalano Grey non-metallic. In combination
with black for the suspension and drivetrain, this colour emphasises
the purist character of the R nineT Pure as a roadster for dynamic,
classic riding pleasure on country roads.
R nineT Racer: classic 1970s sports motorcycle feeling.
The R nineT Racer deliberately arouses memories of the sports
motorcycles popular in the early 1970s. Crouched, compact and
elongated, it conveys a sense of old-school sporty aspiration with
its strikingly short half-fairing, hump seat, stub handlebars and
set-back footrests, combining this overall impression with modern technology.
In Lightwhite non-metallic combined with decor that is
reminiscent of past BMW Motorsport colours, the R nineT Racer is
particularly light and athletic in appearance. The frame finished in
Aluminium Silver prominently presents an architectural contrast with
the black drivetrain, underscoring the standing of the R nineT Racer
as an old-school sports motorcycle designed for dynamic riding fun
on winding roads.
The highlights of the BMW R nineT Racer and R nineT Pure:
-
Potent boxer engine with a capacity of 1 170 cc
and an output of 81 kW (110 hp) that meets EU4 requirements. -
Modular frame with scope for customising, allowing
individualisation according to personal taste. -
Five-spoke light alloy cast wheels, 3.5 x 17″ at front
and 5.5 x 17″ at rear (optional wire-spoked wheels). - 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 made of stainless steel (polished in the
Racer, brushed in the Pure). -
High-end details such as fork bridges and footrests in forged,
clear anodised aluminium. -
R nineT Pure in Catalano Grey non-metallic as a classic,
purist roadster. -
R nineT Racer with half-fairing, hump seat and set-back
footrests in the style of a 1970s sports motorcycle. -
R nineT Racer in Lightwhite non-metallic combined with
multi-coloured decor reminiscent of past BMW Motorsport colours,
with the frame in Aluminium Silver.