The BMW R nineT Racer S 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 220 kg (485 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R nineT Racer S 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.
220 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.
920
877
5% above average.
1,105
1,199
8% below average.
1,491
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 | 321 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.500 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 500.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 94.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2018 |
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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 |
| 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- |
|---|---|
| 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 | 26.4° |
| Trail | 104 mm (4.1 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 | Cross Spoke Wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 220 kg (485 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,105 mm (82.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 920 mm (36.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,105 mm (43.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,491 mm (58.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.30 L/100 km (18.9 km/l or 44.38 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 123.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Emission details | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-4 |
Performance
| Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Light White |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Chrome |
| Comments | Heated grips |
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