2022 BMW R nineT First Look Fast Facts: Premium Retro Motorcycle

Last year was the major upgrade year for the venerable R nineT, as the motor was brought up to Euro 5 standards. The Select Package gets an upgrade, so let’s go over that first.

2022 BMW R nineT First Look: For Sale

For 2022, the Select Package has Headlight Pro, a feature that automatically adjusts the headlight’s angle. Adding $1000 to the price of the T, this is what the Select Package includes:

  • Ride Modes Pro
  • Traction control
  • Electronically controlled engine compression braking
  • Cornering aware and self-adjusting headlight
  • Cruise control
  • Heated grips

2022 BMW R nineT First Look: MSRP

The 2022 BMW R nineT gets the same colors as last year, and they’re good ones. Black Storm Metallic is standard. Spending $1000 gets you Option 719 Aluminum Matte, while Option 719 Mineral White Metallic/Aurum can be had for $1050. At the top of the list is the $1100 Option 719 Night Black/Aluminum Matte paint job.

2022 BMW R nineT First Look: Price

The 2022 MSPR for this retro-styled motorcycle is $15,945. Look for the 2022 BMW R nineT at your local dealership in the 4th quarter of this year.

We have tested the BMW R nineT

2022 BMW R nineT Specs

 ENGINE

  • Type: Horizontally opposed twin w/ counterbalancer
  • Bore x stroke: 101 x 73mm
  • Displacement: 1170cc
  • Maximum power: 109 horsepower @ 7250 rpm
  • Maximum torque: 86 ft-lbs @ 6000 rpm
  • Maximum speed: Over 124 mph
  • Valvetrain: DOHC; 4vpc
  • Compression ratio: 12.0:1
  • Transmission: Constant-mesh 6-speed w/ helical gear teeth
  • Clutch: Single dry plate w/ hydraulic actuation
  • Final drive: Shaft

CHASSIS

  • Frame: Three-section w/ load-bearing engine
  • Front suspension; travel: Non-adjustable 46mm forks; 4.7 inches
  • Rear suspension; travel: Non-linkage, rebound-damping and spring-preload adjustable shock; 4.7 inches
  • Wheels: Wire-spoke
  • Front wheel: 17 x 3.50
  • Rear wheel: 17 x 5.50
  • Front tire: 120/70 x 17
  • Rear tire: 180/55 x 17
  • Front brakes: 320mm discs w/ 4-piston Brembo calipers
  • Rear brakes: 265mm disc w/ 2-piston floating caliper
  • ABS: BMW Motorrad ABS Pro

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES

  • Wheelbase: 58.5 inches
  • Rake: 26.8 degrees
  • Trail: 4.4 inches
  • Seat height: 31.7 inches
  • Fuel capacity: 4.5 gallons
  • Curb weight: 487 pounds

COLORS

  • Black Storm Metallic
  • Option 719 Aluminum Matte (+$1000)
  • Option 719 Mineral White Metallic/Aurum (+$1050)
  • Option 719 Night Black/Aluminum Matte (+$1100)

2022 BMW R nineT Price: $15,945 MSRP

 

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Don Williams
With 50 years of riding experience, Don Williams is a fan of all kinds of motorcycles. He enjoys sport bikes, cruisers, dirt bikes, touring bikes, adventure bikes, dual sport bikes, and rideable customs. Ask Don what his favorite bike is and he will tell you, "Whatever bike I'm on."