The BMW R nineT Scrambler X motorcycle specifications include a 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) engine, power of 110 hp (80.3 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 220 kg (485 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R nineT Scrambler X 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 72nd percentile across BMW models.
About 6% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 51st 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.
820 mm — taller than about 72% of BMW models.
18 L — larger than about 51% 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.
2,175
2,193
Close to average.
880
877
Close to average.
1,522
1,497
Close to average.
820
809
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-R19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 170/60-R17 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 340 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 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,170 cc (71.39 cu in) |
| Power | 110 hp (80.3 kW) @ 7,500 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 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 | Cross Spoke Wheels. On-Road or Off-Road Tyres. |
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) |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Performance
| Top speed | 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.5000 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free battery. Three-phase 600 W alternator. |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Monolith Metallic Matt |
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| Comments | Heated grips |
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