The new BMW R nineT Scrambler – a down-to-earth character beyond
established conventions.
They were ridden by action heroes on the screen and scores of
hobby racers entered mountain and beach races on them: the
Scramblers. With deep-treaded tyres, a raised exhaust, somewhat
extended spring travel and a relaxed seating position, Scramblers
offered their riders in the 1950s to 1970s not just motorcycling fun
on winding country roads but also great off-road capability and
therefore an extended range of use. Like the motorcycles themselves,
the people who rode Scramblers were not bound by established
conventions. And they could be seen virtually everywhere: on winding
country roads, stony mountain passes and – where it was allowed –
even on sandy beaches.
The history of BMW Motorrad is also rooted in the Scrambler
concept. In 1951, the BMW R 68 was presented at the International
Bicycle and Motorcycle Fair IFMA in Frankfurt with a typical raised
2-in-1 exhaust, just like the one used for racing by BMW Motorrad
legend Georg “Schorsch” Meier. While the standard version
of the R 68 had a conventional exhaust installed in a lower
position, the raised exhaust version was already available back then
as a BMW Motorrad accessory. To this day, some owners of this highly
valuable post-war BMW Motorrad classic still like to retrofit the
special Scrambler-style exhaust.
Now BMW Motorrad presents the new BMW R nineT Scrambler, a
motorcycle which revives the Scrambler era in a very special way. It
has everything that defines this motorcycle type, filled with a very
distinct spirit and created for motorcycle fans who love things that
are purist, reduced to the essentials and non-conformist – combined
with the technology and quality of a BMW. Together with the R nineT
Roadster, the BMW Scrambler establishes the new BMW Motorrad
Heritage world of experience.
Potent, air-cooled boxer for vigorous power.
The new BMW Motorrad Scrambler features a classic air-cooled,
punchy flat-twin boxer engine, which has stood for hallmark design,
powerful torque and a unique sound for more than nine decades. The
R nineT Scrambler is fitted with the air/oil-cooled boxer with a
capacity of 1 170 cc. It delivers an output of 81 kW (110 hp) at 7
750 rpm, develops a maximum torque of 116 Nm at 6 000 rpm and, with
the new engine mapping and a fuel system including carbon canister,
meets the requirements of the EU4 pollutant class.
Dynamic Scrambler with versatile character.
With the new Scrambler as with the R nineT, BMW Motorrad has
responded to the desire of many motorcycle fans to be able to modify
their bike creatively according to their own personal taste. The
spectrum of potential alterations ranges from original BMW Motorrad
accessories through to attachments or accessory parts produced by
customisers to create a unique motorcycle.
Raised exhaust in Scrambler style for a sonorous sound.
The raised exhaust with two vertically arranged rear silencers
meets the requirements of a classic Scrambler. It is fitted very
close to the body of the bike, thereby reinforcing its generally
slim appearance. Producing a sonorous boxer sound, it also adheres
to the new noise emission regulation ECE R41-04. A large-size
catalytic converter ensures even more effective exhaust gas cleaning.
Traditional suspension technology with 19-inch front wheel and a wide
range of potential variations.
Similar to the R nineT Roadster, the frame concept is a key
aspect in terms of the Scrambler’s extensive customisation capacity.
The specially developed steel tubular space frame integrates the
boxer engine as a load-bearing element and consists of a front
section with integrated steering head and a rear section with
swinging arm mount.
The passenger frame can be dismounted, thereby allowing the R
nineT Scrambler to be used either by two people or – for a
particularly stylish appearance – by the rider on their own. In line
with the bike’s active riding character, the suspension
geometry of the R nineT Scrambler is mainly geared towards sound
handling and a neutral cornering response – in other words lots of
riding fun on winding country roads.
In good Scrambler style, front wheel suspension is in the form
of a telescopic fork with rubber gaiters and a spring travel of
125 millimetres. Rear wheel suspension is taken care of by a
Paralever single-sided swinging arm as used in the other boxer
models. Suspension and damping are carried out via a central spring
strut. The spring travel is 140 millimetres.
The new BMW Scrambler is fitted with light alloy cast wheels. In
typical Scrambler style it has a large 19-inch front wheel with tyre
sizes of 120/70-19 at the front and 170/60-17 at the rear.
In view of the impressive riding dynamics of the
R nineT Scrambler, the brake system – which comes with ABS as
standard – is fitted with 4-piston calipers, steel-wrapped brake
lines and 320-millimetre brake discs at the front. At the rear,
effective deceleration is ensured by a single-disc brake with a
diameter of 265 millimetres and a 2-piston floating caliper.
Special ergonomics for a relaxed Scrambler feel.
A relaxed upright seating position is one of the key features
of a Scrambler. For this reason, the ergonomic triangle of
handlebar-seat-footrests has been redefined. With handlebars that
are higher as compared to the R nineT, slightly reduced seat
upholstery and rider footrests that are positioned somewhat lower
and further to the rear, the new model gives the rider a relaxed
ride feel.
Purist design, attention to detail and a classic colour concept.
Whether with the standard light alloy cast wheels or the
optional cross-spoke wheels – the new R nineT Scrambler
always demonstrates authentic style. One important design objective
was to deliberately ensure the body features were reduced so as to
achieve a purist appearance. From all angles, the BMW Motorrad
Scrambler is defined by a blend of classic and modern elements of
motorcycle design style.
The circular headlamp gives it an expression of freedom,
independence and serenity, while the speedometer with analog display
features an inelaborate style that very much reflects the classic
principles applied to the development of the BMW Scrambler.
Eye-catching elements are the painted 17-litre sheet-steel fuel tank
and the trim cover made of fine aluminium sheet with embossed R
nineT inscription which runs across the air intake duct on the
right-hand side.
The new member of the BMW Motorrad Heritage world of experience
also conveys its high-quality workmanship in numerous details. These
include the refined aluminium forged parts with glass-bead blasted
and then clear anodised surface or the clamp for the double-butted
tubular handlebars, also made of aluminium and bearing an engraved
BMW Motorrad inscription. The tapered and stitched two-person seat
in patinised leather look in the colour Saddle Brown likewise
demonstrates refined workmanship and the use of high-end materials.
The new BMW R nineT Scrambler is available in the paint finish
Monolith metallic matt. The bike’s classic, purist character is
enhanced by black-coated components such as the frame, swinging arm,
wheels, fork slider tubes and engine housing.
Highlights of the new BMW R nineT Scrambler:
- Purist design.
- Classic colour concept.
- Stitched seat in patinised leather look.
- Workmanship with great attention to detail.
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Air/oil-cooled 2-cylinder boxer engine with a capacity of
1170 cc. Output 81 kW (110 hp) at 7 750 rpm, maximum torque of
116 Nm at 6 000 rpm. - Designed to be customised.
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Modular frame concept with removable passenger frame offering
a range of variations. -
Classic wheel suspension by means of telescopic fork at front
and Paralever at rear. - Large 19-inch front wheel as is typical of a Scrambler.
- Upright seating position in classic Scrambler style.
- Raised exhaust fitted close to the body with twin silencer.
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Axially mounted 4-piston brake calipers, steel-wrapped brake
lines,
320-millimetre brake discs and ABS. -
Individually tailored special accessories in the familiar high
quality typical of BMW Motorrad.