BMW R NineT: review, history, specs

Class: heritage
Production: January 2013-2023
Successor: BMW R 12 / Ninet

BMW R NineT (Europe, USA), 2013-2023
BMW R NineT Pure (Europe, USA), 2015-2023
BMW R NineT Scrambler (Europe, USA), 2015-2023
BMW R NineT Racer (Europe, USA), 2015-2019
BMW R NineT Urban G/S (Europe, USA), 2016-2023
BMW R NineT Urban G/S “40 years GS Edition” (2021)
BMW R NineT /5 (USA, Europe), 2020
BMW R Nine T 100 Years (2023)

History


MarketsProductionName & Codes
EuropeJanuary 2013-2023Name: BMW R NineT
Model code: K21
Parts Catalog Code: 0A06, 0J01
EuropeDecember 2015-2023Name: BMW R NineT Pure
Model code: K22
Parts Catalog Code: 0J11
EuropeSeptember 2015-2023Name: BMW R NineT Scrambler
Model code: K23
Parts Catalog Code: 0J31
EuropeDecember 2015 to June 2019Name: BMW R NineT Racer
Model code: K32
Parts Catalog Code: 0J21
EuropeMarch 2016-2023Name: BMW R NineT Urban G/S
Model code: K33
Parts Catalog Code: 0J41
Europe2020Name: BMW R NineT /5
USAJanuary 2013-2023 Name: BMW R NineT
Model code: K21
Parts Catalog Code: 0A16, 0J03
USADecember 2015-2023Name: BMW R NineT Pure
Model code: K22
Parts Catalog Code: 0J13
USASeptember 2015-2023Name: BMW R NineT Scrambler
Model code: K23
Parts Catalog Code: 0J33
USAJanuary 2016 to June 2019Name: BMW R NineT Racer
Model code: K32
Parts Catalog Code: 0J23
USAMarch 2016 to September 2019Name: BMW R NineT Urban G/S
Model code: K33
Parts Catalog Code: 0J43
USA2020Name: BMW R NineT /5

Electronic equipment BMW R NineT (basic & optional):

  • ABS
  • ASC (Automatic Stability Control) – R NineT (from 2016, codes: 0J01 – Europe, 0J11 – USA), Pure, Scrambler, Racer, Urban G/S, /5
  • Dynamic Brake Light – from 2019
  • Full LED lights – from 2021
  • ABS Pro with DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) – from 2021

Specifications


BMW R NineT: specs.

DIMENSIONS
Overall length2085 mm / 82,1 in – R NineT (to 2016, 0A06, 0A16)

2110 mm / 83,1 in – R NineT (from 2016, 0J01, 0J03)

2105 mm / 82,9 in – Pure, Racer

2175 mm / 85,6 in – Scrambler, Urban G/S
Overall width890 mm / 35,0 in – R NineT (to 2016, 0A06, 0A16)

880 mm / 34,6 in – R NineT (from 2016, 0J01, 0J03), Scrambler, Urban G/S

876 mm / 34,5 in – Pure

920 mm / 36,2 in – Racer
Overall height1265 mm / 49,8 in – R NineT (to 2016, 0A06, 0A16)

1240 mm / 48,8 in – R NineT (from 2016, 0J01, 0J03), Pure

1330 mm / 52,4 in – Scrambler, Urban G/S

1105 mm / 43,5 in – Racer
Seat height785 mm / 30,9 in – R NineT (to 2016, 0A06, 0A16)

805 mm / 31,7 in – R NineT (from 2016, 0J01, 0J03), Pure, Racer

820 mm / 32,3 in – Scrambler

850 mm / 33,5 in – Urban G/S
Wheelbase1487 mm / 58,5 in – R NineT

1527 mm / 60,1 in – Pure, Scrambler, Racer, Urban G/S
Ground clearance
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight222 kg / 489 lbs – R NineT

219 kg / 483 lbs – Pure

220 kg / 485 lbs – Scrambler, Racer

221 kg / 487 lbs – Urban G/S
FRAME
Frame (type)Tubular spaceframe with effective drive unit
Front suspension, travel46 mm inverted telescopic fork (fully adjustable), 120 mm / 4,7 in

43 mm telescopic fork, 125 mm / 4,9 in – Pure, Scrambler, Racer, Urban G/S
Rear suspension, travelBMW EVO Paralever (adjustable spring pre-load & rebound damping), 120 mm / 4,7 in

140 mm / 5,5 in – Scrambler, Urban G/S
Front tire size120/70 ZR17

120 / 70 R19 – Scrambler, Urban G/S
Rear tire size180/55 ZR17

170/60 R17 – Urban G/S
Front brakeDouble disc, 320 mm, 4-piston calipers (ABS)
Radial calipers – R NineT
Rear brakeSingle disc, 265 mm, 2-piston caliper (ABS)
Fuel capacity18,0 l / 4,75 US gal (reserve – 3,0 l) – R NineT

17,0 l / 4,49 US gal (reserve – 3,5 l) – Pure, Scrambler, Racer, Urban G/S
Fuel economy / consumption5,26 l / 100 km (44,7 US mpg)1
ENGINE
Engine (type)Air&Oil-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangementFlat twin (boxer) with central counterbalance shaft
Bore & Stroke101,0 x 73,0 mm
Displacement1170 cm³ (71,4 cu in)
Compression ratio12.0:1
Valve trainChain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power110,0 hp (81,0 kW) / 7750 rpm
Max. torque116,0 Nm (11,8 kg-m) / 6000 rpm – R NineT (to 2016, 0A06, 0A16)

119,0 Nm (12,1 kg-m) / 6000 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)3,41 sec.2
Top speed217 km/h (135 mph)3
Fuel system (type)Fuel Injection
DRIVE TRAIN
ClutchSingle dry plate, hydraulic operated
Transmission6-speed
Final driveShaft
Gear ratio

I
II
III
IV
V

VI


2.375
1.696
1.296
1.065
0.939
0.848
ELECTRICAL
Ignition systemBMS
AlternatorBelt driven three-phase generator, 14V / 720W
Battery capacity12V-14Ah – R NineT (to 2016, 0A06, 0A16)

12V-12Ah – R NineT (from 2016, 0J01, 0J03); Pure, Scrambler, Racer, Urban G/S

Images


BMW R NineT: images, gallery.

BMW R NineT
BMW R NineT Racer
BMW R NineT Pure
BMW R NineT Scrambler
BMW R NineT Urban G/S

Videos


BMW R NineT: video.

BMW R NineT Scrambler
BMW R NineT Racer
BMW R NineT Urban G/S
BMW R NineT (promo BMW Motorrad)

Manuals


BMW R NineT: documentation.

Links

  1. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW R Nine T (10/2014), Average MPG
  2. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW R Nine T (10/2014), 0-60 mph
  3. Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) “Performance Index 2015” | BMW R Nine T (10/2014), Top speed