The BMW R nineT Urban GS 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 221 kg (487.2 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 Urban GS 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 46th percentile across BMW models.
About 5% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 87th 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.
221 kg — heavier than about 46% of BMW models, or lighter than about 54%.
850 mm — taller than about 87% 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.
2,175
2,193
Close to average.
870
877
Close to average.
1,265
1,199
6% above average.
1,527
1,497
Close to average.
850
809
5% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-19 |
|---|---|
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.498 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 497.7 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 94.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
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 overrun 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 | Three-part frame concept with front frame and two-part rear frame, load-bearing enginegearbox |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks, 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 | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake | 28.5° |
| Trail | 111 mm (4.4 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 | 120/70-19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 221 kg (487.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,175 mm (85.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 870 mm (34.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,265 mm (49.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,527 mm (60.1 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 | White/blue/red |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.