The BMW R nineT Scrambler motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 220 kg (485 lb).
Key specifications
2017-2023Model years
1,170 ccDisplacement
119.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
220 kgDry weight
820 mmSeat height
18 LFuel tank
1,522 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
2017201820192020202120222023
Year-specific specification changes
The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
Dry weight
20212022223 kg (491.6 lb)
2023223.2 kg (492 lb)
Frame
20202023Three-section frame consisting of one front and three rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, removable pillion frame for single ride use
Front brakes
20222023Double disc. ABS. 4-piston calipers.
Fuel system
20222023Injection. Electronic port fuel injection
Rear brakes
20222023Single disc. ABS. double-piston floating caliper.
Torque
20182023116.0 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Wheelbase
202020231,527 mm (60.1 inches)
Electrical
202312 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free battery. Three-phase 720 W alternator.
Fuel capacity
2020202317.00 L (4.49 US gal)
Fuel consumption
201820195.00 L/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)
202120235.11 L/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.03 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
20182019116.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
20212023118.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Overall width
20212023865 mm (34.1 inches)
Power/weight ratio
20210.4811 hp/kg
20220.4888 hp/kg
20230.4884 hp/kg
Wheels
20182023Spoke cast wheels
How the BMW R nineT Scrambler 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.
Displacement1,170 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc
About 29% higher than the BMW database average. Around the 87th percentile across BMW models.
Seat height820 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm
Very close to the BMW database average. Around the 72nd percentile across BMW models.
Fuel capacity18 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L
About 6% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 51st percentile across BMW models.
This model BMW database average
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 1,170 cc • Oil & air cooled
Chassis snapshot
Wheelbase 1,522 mmSeat 820 mm
6-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 120/70-R19 front / 170/60-R17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
120/70-R19 |
| Rear tire size |
170/60-R17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range |
400 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| 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 |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| 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 |
Telescopic forks with 43 mm fixed-tube diameter |
| Rear suspension |
Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload steplessly adjustable by hook wrench, rebound-stage damping adjustable |
| Front wheel travel |
125 mm (4.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel |
140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc. ABS |
| Front tire |
120/70-R19 |
| Rear tire |
170/60-R17 |
| Wheels |
Cast wheels |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
220 kg (485 lb) |
| Seat height |
820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,175 mm (85.6 inches) |
| Overall width |
880 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,522 mm (59.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
18.00 L (4.76 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) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.5000 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical |
12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. Three-phase 600 W alternator. |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Grey |
| Price as new |
US$ 13000. UK £ 10450. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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