The BMW R nineT Pure motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 110 hp (80.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 219 kg (482.8 lb).
Key specifications
The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R nineT Pure compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 35% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 77th percentile across BMW models.
About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 45th percentile across BMW models.
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 47th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 40th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
110 hp — more powerful than about 77% of BMW models with power data.
1,170 cc — larger displacement than about 87% of BMW models.
219 kg — heavier than about 45% of BMW models, or lighter than about 55%.
805 mm — taller than about 47% of BMW models.
17 L — larger than about 40% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,105
2,193
4% below average.
900
877
Close to average.
1,493
1,497
Close to average.
805
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 180/55-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 180 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 55% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.502 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 502.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 94.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 110 hp (80.3 kW) @ 7,750 rpm |
| Torque | 116.0 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Three-section frame consisting of one front and two rear sections, load-bearing engine- gearbox unit, removeable pillion frame for single ride use |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic forks with 43 mm fixed-tube diameter |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 26.6° |
| Trail | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 219 kg (482.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,105 mm (82.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 900 mm (35.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,493 mm (58.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 |
Other specifications
| Color options | Grey |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.