Is the BMW R12 NineT the best retro of 2024?

Thinking about jumping on the retro motorcycle bandwagon? The BMW R 12 NineT is a serious contender, with that wonderful boxer twin engine, usable real world power and a great suite of electronics.

In this video, we're taking it for a spin to see if it's all hype or if it truly delivers that classic charm with modern muscle. Let's see if this bike is worth the price tag and is it a better bike than the R12?

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[jaide]

It's a big improvement over the first generation in terms of looks, if I were gonna drop this kind of money on a motorcycle this would definitely be up there, but that won't ever happen unless I win the lottery.

[tonydare]

I bought one a few weeks ago and I can quite honestly say it's excellent all round. It's one of the most addictive bikes I've ever owned. The torque is superb and it's fast, stable, quirky and lots of fun. I do a fair bit of city riding too and it's fine for filtering. The only thing I would say is first gear is quite jerky and it's hard to be in second and stick to city speed limits, even closely! I think that it's expensive but everything feels top quality.

[jorjimaco]

998 S4R in titanium in red frame. Ducati had this combo in 2008. My favourite bike with absolutely no ride aids.

[baumie]

Great review you 3! 👌
Price (these days) is a BIG factor when choosing a the heart always pays more. 🍻

[Bozokonur]

First here. Really great informative review. Agreed bike looks fantastic retro style.

[shink]

Thanks‼︎ Great video❗️
I got the same model.This is a very wonderful BIKE❤

[aligntrexe]

Great Video, it felt faster because the R12 nine t has 109 h.p where as the r12 has 95h.p

[pgVeritas]

The hill start is superb. You need to know how to use it. You can have it on auto or manual. If you live in very hilly territory, then set it to auto. Disengagement is similar, manual or automatic too. If you Read the manual, it tells you it disengages around 1500rpm. To disengage manually, push down firmly on the rear brake or squeeze the front lever. This will also apply it manually. Its very useful when fully laden, perhaps with a pillion, facing up or down slopes. It's also very useful when you stop and don't get off, but want to fiddle with your helmet, gloves etc, it'll keep the bike still.

[RoadsOfOz]

Great review. It is a pretty bike.
It looks like the bike every Hipster was trying to create back in the 2010's (sadly, the majority just butchered alot of old BMW's).
Shame the 719 option was not available in other coulours.
I think I would just go with the R12.
Good to see BMW are consistent with the quick shifter on their boxer engines.

[Felipe_Motociclista]

Great video guys ! I'm really enjoying this new team dynamic ! 😊

But yeah, for $30k that's too expensive for a lot of people. Especially when there are many other great bikes for much less money.

[skotty]

It's gorgeous. Want one. But I would be scared to park it anywhere I couldn't see it. A bit out of my price range anyway. 👍

[SteveLewis--]

30k and that quick shifter softens up 😂

[chuckmatses]

I got so sick, after a short while, of the look of the Boxer engine on my R9T, as well as being the most uncomfortable motorcycle ever for me. I sold it I short order.

[zaphodbeeblebrox]

I don't like the clutch on my R nineT and the dealer told me that it was Not adjustable.

[Stickybutton]

BMW being cheapskates and not even retaining the Akrapovic exhausts as stock is a dick move.

[dannyjonze]

how many question marks do you need in one review?