BMW RnineT

[WANG]

Some details from Rideapart



This thing looks pretty cool to me. I have the same powertrain in my R1200RT and it hustles that barge around 2-up with luggage in fine shape, so this should actually be a pretty decent performer. The video is pretty lame, but the bike still looks cool. Some people won't get it.

 

[Mik]

I think it looks neat. They used the front end from the S1000RR, which should bode well for handling and braking. I am surprised ythey didn't use the liquid-cooled engine from the new GS but the oil-cooled Boxer is aproven unit which should be reliable and sporty..... I quite enjoyed the R1200R I tested a few years back....

 

[Spazdog]

So beautiful! I love it.

Needs modern size snowflake wheels for me personally. That's the only thing I would like better.

 

[hardcore302]

Nice!

 

[whip]

Originally Posted By: Mik
I am surprised they didn't use the liquid-cooled engine from the new GS but the oil-cooled Boxer is a proven unit which should be reliable and sporty..

It's a tribute to the old R90. Using liquid cooling would be wrong.

I like this. About 10 years ago, BMW built a boxer powered naked sport bike. The name eludes me, but I always liked it. This really reminds me of a modern version.

 

[DuckRyder]

OH that is awesome, that could be "the one"...

 

[Clevy]

I like it. It doesn't look dressed to me. Nothing extra,just function.

Thanks for posting.

 

[Robenstein]

I think its well done. Like how Triumph did the Thruxton, but with what looks like better suspension, and obviously more power and displacement.

 

[DuckRyder]

Already on BMW website, no price yet...

R nineT

 

[JetStar]

Getting weak in the knees. I had an R1200R a few years back and swore I'd have another boxer, this could be the one that would force me to thin the heard to get it.