Classic roadster that"s light, nimble và built for pure motorcycling fun
By Tricia Szulewski, Assistant EditorCategories: BMW Motorcycle Reviews, Motorcycle Reviews, Standard Motorcycle reviews / November 22, năm nhâm thìn June 8, 2021
Originally launched in 2013, the BMW R nineT was designed khổng lồ commemorate BMW Motorrad’s 90th anniversary (from which the bikes name is derived: nine-T, get it?) while opening up a new category for the company it calls “Heritage.” The mã sản phẩm was created to introduce a new world of customization options that hadn’t previously existed for BMW.
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Since its introduction BMW has come out with several offshoot versions of the base mã sản phẩm R nineT and bike builders have created some truly innovative and interesting machines using the R nineT platform. But even in its original form, this bike gets a lot of thumbs up when rolling down the road.
Most of us will never customize our bikes much more than changing a seat or adding luggage. So Women Riders Now decided to give the R nineT a good long-term women’s perspective review by “making life a ride,” lượt thích the company’s ad campaign suggests.

Using this bike as my sole mode of two-wheeled transportation for the season (except for when I kiểm tra rode the BMW S 1000 RR for a few weeks) I had the opportunity lớn take lots of notes on much more than just basic controls & initial riding experience. As every motorcycle owner knows, there is much more to know about your motorcycle than what the dealer brochure & a test ride reveal khổng lồ us.








The stock two-piece seats trắng stitching looks great, but the padding is very thin and the seat is not very comfortable for all-day rides. | After using the stock seat for several thousands of miles, I swapped it out for this Mustang Seats rider and passenger setup. I immediately wished I had done so sooner. |
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The Mustang uses a new mounting bracket and still allows for just enough room underneath it for the owner’s manual.I didn’t realize at the time, but this tool comes with the R nineT & was attached lớn the underside of my bike’s stock seat. I found out the hard way (when I was hundreds of miles from home) that this tool is required lớn be able to add oil to the engine.The R nineTs dash provides plenty of information, including a “service” notice when you need to lớn take the bike in for scheduled maintenance.
The left grip contains the usual controls plus an info button that toggles some of the information on the LCD dash readout. Happily, the hydraulic clutch lever is four-way reach adjustable, an important feature for smaller-handed women thats often overlooked by manufacturers. | The brake lever is also adjustable. Throttle operation is a bit touchy & achieving smooth roll-ons takes a bit of practice with the R nineT. |
The R nineT comes with spoked 17-inch cast wheels, and ABS is standard. With the mufflers on the other side of the bike we can clearly see the cool-looking single-sided cast aluminum paralever swingarm and shaft drive. The rear brake is made up of a single rear disc with a double piston floating caliper that does a solid job of stopping the little powerhouse. | Two large 320mm discs with 4-piston Brembo calipers in front work extremely well at stopping the bike as fast as the engine starts it. |
Being accustomed lớn jumping on many different brand new bikes in a single season, I rarely need khổng lồ worry about maintenance or the dealer experience & how it affects me. Taking the R nineT khổng lồ my local dealership for service gave me the opportunity to lớn chat with the service reps, browse inventory, meet other owners, & see what’s underneath those valve covers. I discovered a company with enthusiastic customers who really love to lớn ride … a lot, including women. Meeting solo women riders in technical riding suits & full-faced helmets who’d come from far away made me feel part of the BMW family.
My time with the R nineT was nothing short of completely enjoyable. I used it for weekend trips, short errands, day rides, & commuting, but I had the most fun riding it in a “spirited” way on my favorite twisty back roads. That is indeed where the xe đạp shines the most. The ability to make quick decisions is a prerequisite khổng lồ riding this bike, as the power nguồn delivery & handling is instantaneous, as is the accompanying smile that overtook my face every time I reached my destination.Specs At A Glance: BMW R nineTEngine Size: 1170ccSeat Height: 31.7 inchesWeight: 489 poundsFuel Capacity: 4.75 gallons2016 Colors: Blackstorm MetallicPrice: Starting at $15,095
WRN RecommendationThe BMW R nineT is not a beginner’s bike, as it’s torquey & powerful. It would be too easy for an inexperienced rider to lớn twist the throttle or release the clutch too quickly and find herself in real trouble. However, experienced riders who live for the thrill of riding a lightweight, powerful, maneuverable classically-styled sporty standard with high-quality components without high-tech gadgetry will enjoy this ride. Priced at $15,095, this is not a cheap motorcycle, nor does it feel lượt thích one.
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