The BMW R nine T motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 108.6 hp (79.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 222 kg (489.4 lb).
Key specifications
2014, 2015, 2016, 2022, 2023Model years
1,170 ccDisplacement
108.6 hpPower
119.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
222 kgWet weight
785 mmSeat height
18 LFuel tank
1,476 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20142015201620222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Engine type
20152023Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Frame
20222023Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Front brakes
20152016Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
20222023Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Front suspension
20222023Upside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter
Fuel system
2022Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection
2023Injection. Electronic port fuel injection
Power
2015110 hp (80.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
2023109 hp (79.6 kW) @ 7,250 rpm
Rear brakes
20152023Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Rear suspension
20222023Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear tire
20152023180/55-ZR17
Torque
20222023116.0 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Wet weight
20222023220.9 kg (487 lb)
Wheelbase
20221,493 mm (58.8 inches)
20231,486 mm (58.5 inches)
Electrical
201612 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. Three-phase 600 W alternator.
20222023Three-phase alternator with 720 Watt nominal power. 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free battery.
Emission details
20222023Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard Euro 5
Fuel capacity
2022202317.00 L (4.49 US gal)
Fuel consumption
202220235.10 L/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
20222023118.3 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Overall height
202220231,240 mm (48.8 inches)
Overall length
202220232,105 mm (82.9 inches)
Overall width
20222023884 mm (34.8 inches)
Rake
2022202326.8°
Rear wheel travel
20222023120 mm (4.7 inches)
Seat height
20222023805 mm (31.7 inches)
Trail
20222023109 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheels
2016Wire spoke wheels
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke • 1,170 cc • Oil & air cooled • 108.6 hp
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,476 mmSeat 785 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-ZR17 front / 80/55-ZR17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 80/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 400 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.489 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 489.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 92.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 108.6 hp (79.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 119.0 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 101.0 x 73 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Oil & air |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic intake pipe injection Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3 |
| 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 | Four-section frame consisting of one front and three rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, removable pillion frame for single ride use |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Upside-Down telescopic fork with 46 mm diameter |
| Rear suspension | Ast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Rake | 25.5° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 80/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Spoke wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 222 kg (489.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,220 mm (87.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 890 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,265 mm (49.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,476 mm (58.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 18.00 L (4.76 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.50 L/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Performance / fuel consumption |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Black storm |
|---|---|
| Price as new | Euro 11600. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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