The BMW R nineT 5 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 222 kg (489.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R nineT 5 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 48th 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.
222 kg — heavier than about 48% of BMW models, or lighter than about 52%.
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.
2,220
2,193
Close to average.
890
877
Close to average.
1,265
1,199
6% above average.
1,476
1,497
Close to average.
805
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 340 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.495 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 495.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 94.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2020 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| 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 / digital engine management with overrund cutoff, twin-spark |
| 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-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine- |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork with gaiters |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
| Front wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 26.8° |
| Trail | 108 mm (4.2 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | Spoke wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 222 kg (489.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 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 | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.00 L/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | EU-4 |
Performance
| Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Lupine Blue Metallic |
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| Exhaust system | 2-in-1 exhaust system made of stainless steel with chrome manifolds and rear silencer |
| Comments | 50th anniversary edition of the /5 series and 50 years of BMW Motorrad production in Berlin Spandau. |
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