The BMW R nineT 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
The 2017 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R nineT 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.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,110
2,193
4% below average.
900
877
Close to average.
1,265
1,199
6% above average.
1,487
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 |
| 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) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, two-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 |
| 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 | Upside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter |
| 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 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 222 kg (489.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 805 mm (31.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,110 mm (83.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 900 mm (35.4 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,265 mm (49.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,487 mm (58.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Emission details | EU-4 |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black, Aluminium, black/yellow, blue/aluminium |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 15095. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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