2016 BMW R nineT | Motorcycle Buyer’s Guide
BMW is a company with a reputation that is both staid and, conversely, unconventional. Every once in a while, BMW comes up with a surprise, and the R nineT fits the bill.
A pure, bare-knuckle roadster with its air-cooled motor and gobs of torque, the nineT is positioned to tap into the highly popular retro market.
Fairly stripped down for a 1170cc boxer–it is the last of the exclusively air-cooled BMWs–the nineT is designed to be customized to suit each rider. ABS is one nod to modern technology, and adds safety to the mix.
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2016 BMW R NineT Specs:
ENGINE
- Type: Air-cooled, DOHC, flat twin
- Bore x stroke: 101 x 73mm
- Displacement: 1170cc
- Maximum power: 110 horsepower @ 7550 rpm
- Maximum torque: 88 ft/lbs @ 6000 rpm
- Compression ratio: 12.0:1
- Engine management: Electronic intake pipe injection
- Emissions control: Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converters, emission standard EU-3 norm
PERFORMANCE
- Maximum speed: 125+ mph
- Fuel consumption: 52 mpg at a constant 55 mph
- Fuel: Premium
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Alternator: 3-phase, 600 watts
- Battery: 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
TRANSMISSION
- Clutch: Single dry plate, mechanically operated
- Gearbox: Constant mesh 6-speed w/ helical gear teeth
- Drive: Shaft
CHASSIS
- Frame: Four-section w/ load-bearing engine
- Front suspension: Inverted 46mm forks; 4.7 inches of travel
- Rear suspension: Cast aluminum single-sided swingarm, spring-preload and rebound damping adjustable; 4.7 inches of travel
WHEELS
- Type: Wire spoke
- Front: 3.5 x 17″
- Rear: 5.5 x 17″
- Front tire: 120/70 ZR 17
- Rear tire: 180/55 ZR 17
BRAKES
- Front: Dual floating 320mm discs w/ four-piston fixed calipers
- Rear: 265mm disc, with dual-piston floating caliper
- ABS: Standard
DIMENSIONS
- L x W: 87.4 x 35.0 inches
- Wheelbase: 58.1 inches
- Rake: 25.5°
Trail: 4.04 inches - Seat height: 30.9 inches
- Curb weight: 489 pounds
- Fuel capacity: 4.8 gallons
2016 BMW R nineT Color:
- Black Storm Metallic
2016 BMW R NineT Price:
- MSRP From $15,095