BMW R nineT - an expensive motorcycle, here’s why it’s worth it

BMW R nine T 2023 ; BMW made its intentions clear when bringing the R nine T motorcycle, with its iconic boxer engine and its classic roadster looks, to the world of street cred conscious customers.

They sat their bike atop the modern retro segment of the market which is a perfect place to be because who can resist this cool style when paired with modern dynamics and state of the art components.

Yet with an engine having its roots in the mid 20th century can this German thoroughbred deliver emotional pleasure together with all of the necessary 21st Century dynamics and performance?

Well why don't you join me Roger Bailey on a journey of discovery across some of the very best roads the UK has to offer.

Bike supplied by BMW Morrad Chester,

some words taken from Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Thank you for watching 😊

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[GregWallis]

I watched this and then went straight out for a 30 minute ride on my two week old R nineT. What a bike, I'm in love, and very lucky. Great video, Roger, your enthusiasm is infectious.

[templiernico]

Probably one of the best motorcycles in the world...beautiful, elegant, attractive and full of character.... I love it!

[Deetroiter]

One of the biggest reasons I love BMW and Moto Guzzi…the shaft drive. Once I experienced the shaft, I find it difficult to ever go back to anything else. It’s not that I’m against cleaning, adjusting, etc the chain…I just prefer spending my time getting on the bike and riding it. When I want to hit a long distance ride, no problem at all. Also, the lack of fuel gauge is really no issue to me. I grew up riding dirt bikes, you just use the odometer to estimate your range. No big deal. Fantastic video and I love the helmet!

[Dread_Pirate]

I’m 63 and came off a GSA for an R Nine T Scrambler because I wanted to be more flat footed. Technology wise the GSA wins but the 9T is the most fun I’ve had on a bike in a long time.

[garymarsh]

so much better seeing the bike in all its glory than most other reviews where its filmed just using a gopro on a helmet, excellent review thanks

[Pedro-rxjd]

totally blown away by this video, what a mega review the filming is totally professional, words are brilliant, really interesting, the editing top drawer fantastic, please make more bike reviews ! !

[TheSweetasanut]

Brilliantly put together what a bike I love mine absolutely love it

[sixtyticketrecorder]

One of the reviews that tipped me toward purchasing one. Always a pleasure to ride the R Nine T, and your review is spot on!

[unadeunalaluna]

I'm a RniteT owner and I think you did a fantastic job reviewing the bike.

[thierryfont]

I suscribed because you know how to share your passion ; thank you. Safe ride. Thierry rider from French Alps.

[gzknk]

No fuel gauge is just silly in this day and age, and to change the battery you have to remove the tank! Other than that, I love my R9T!

[XRM]

A fan of “The art of motorcycle maintenance” I see! Couldn’t agree more with the way you described this bike, it pumps out its chest and has charm in spades! It’s fun to ride with or without pace.

[edwelld]

Great video Roger, you’ve done the bike proud. The best review I’ve seen.

[marcusrichardson]

Great film and outstanding review. I have the exact same bike with same wheels. I put on a tail tidy and upgraded the rear suspension, and it is now utter perfection. I’ve had many bikes including modern GSs but this one has gotten under the skin and is definitely a keeper. Brilliant on the back roads obviously and pootling around town, but I also find it’s perfectly happy and planted on a motorway despite the windblast. Lack of fuel gauge is a quirk but count up the miles between refilling and you easily get into a groove and don’t miss it. Cheers

[petyrkowalski]

Great review. Wonderfully shot. I agree…I love the R9T. It would be good to see a comparison with say the Triumph Bonneville or Thruxton to see what you think.

[MarkPhelps-ny]

I live in the Pacific Northwest Washington State United States of America I've been riding motorcycles all my life I'm 65 years old at the time I bought this motorcycle I bought the first year release when I ordered it I had to wait four months for it to come in in closing these are my thoughts I put a yoshimura exhaust system on it and a power commander tuner on it that woke it up the motorcycle doesn't do anything great but it does everything extremely well yes I would buy another one

[oliverleifadams]

Great video. This bike is a quirky work of art. One of my favourites.

[Chris-lzci]

Everyone keeps telling me that I will kill myself getting a S1000RR as a first bike. People do not understand I am literally not afraid of the bike, I used to jump out of planes for a living in the army. I need to feel what it is like to control a bike so powerful its like I am flying. So I am getting a R 9T as a first bike instead of a S1000RR lol

[saurabhbhardwaj]

Thanks for the vlog! Nicely done fitting what this bike is intended for. Not all riders are up for a track bike and having invested in R9T, I think you have managed to portray the way people should look at this machine..

[mwng]

When I took one for ride along with many others....I confess I didnt want to like it...i thought it was all about style....but one ride and I was smitten...and since purchase the ownership thrill of such a bike just grows and grows, , , and now she growls and growls a ti akro system....a genuinely terrific motorcycle