5 Things To Know BEFORE You Buy A BMW R nineT Scrambler!

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I’m on holiday this week so a massive thanks to Tim for stepping in and making this video to keep the channel ticking over :)

[petlan]

Bought the 2017-version some months ago. Getting so much attention from all kinds of people. Even grandma loves it. Its not rare, but it sure feels so. Apart from that the bike in itself is so much fun. Its a lovely ride!

[randalljcovard]

I cant recommend the KOSO DL-04 gauge enough. Adds a lot more info including gear indicator, looks fantastic, is super bright, and complete plug and play. Does not add fuel gauge though. $370 US but by far the best upgrade I have made on my 2019 R NineT Scrambler!

[MTJoe]

Great video. I have a 2021 R9T Scrambler. Great bike and I'm very happy with it for all the reasons you mentioned. Pro tip on the cruise control. If you twist the throttle forward, there is a detent and it will cancel the cruise control.

[AnotherHipster]

excellent points about the R9T, its a great bike off road but I have found its limits. i bottomed out twice on the Adventure bike festival's off road trail but apart from that the low weight keeps it perfectly balanced and the calm boxer engine is really easy to control, 1.2 litres of engine braking really helps as well! I also rode from London to Athens on mine back in April, and it never missed a beat through 28 days of rain, sun, dirt and heat

[VanBlamm]

Always great to see Tim! I've been following Rarefied Road since the beginning.

[shmac]

Glad you guys have joined forces? I hope so! I always enjoyed your reviews and commentary from your channel and haven't seen you much. I guess this is why? Great video! Made my day! Cheers!

[felipesierra]

i have the ninet scrambler with spoke wheels and karoo 3 tires. It works good offroad an onroad. The only thing that i have to get to improve my bike is the skidplate for the carter. i love my ninet. Its Pure soulfuel...

[bobz]

Nice job Tim... concise, professional and informative 👍

[fededuran]

Today I went to a dealer in Seville, Spain, expecting to love de R Nine T Urban (I actually did), but then saw the scrambler and knew that is the one. Before that, I tried the Triumph scrambler 1200 XC, maybe the most beautiful bike on the market right now (to me), but there's something about BMW's quality that felt superior imho. Maybe I'm wrong, of course.

[SSS-mpth]

I have a 2017 Roadster and it's a really nice bike. I sometimes pine for super duke levels of power but it's really plenty for the street. Combined with shaft drive, minimal tech and how long BMW has been making this engine and it's bulletproof and low maintenance. Lots of modifications available either by BMW $$$ or aftermarket for you to customize it to your taste.

[jonnybegood]

-Surprisingly well done. I loved the brisk but detailed pace. Thanks!

[gerardmontgomery]

The RnineT in general are lovely, have the right amount of power, have bucket loads of character are way to small for my 6'3" frame.

[erlingdale]

You get a gear indicator and other goodies if you buy the optional rev counter. Only negative for me with this bike is the seat. It gets really uncomftable after 90 min or so, due the the shape of it (hard edges).

[UncleWally]

Thanks but, reviews seem to pivot on the same thing: It’s not designed for off road. Okay, but how good or bad is it on tarmac? Is it only a short commute bike or is it comfortable for five or six hours in the saddle? How’s the road ergonomics, suspension, brakes, serviceability and what farkles make the bike better? Barely used and unsold examples are popping up so these are the questions that drove me here - are there reviews available that move beyond the basics?

[robertcorbett]

Not seen you before Tim but well done for a very professional and informative video……and, as an RnineT Scrambler owner, I appreciated your positive overview. PS, as you noted the stock seat soon becomes very uncomfortable so I fitted a Wunderlich comfort seat to mine….and upgraded the rear shock

[DustyCowdog]

I had an R9T from 2014 and it had gear indicator... I loved that bike, but riding in Dallas is a very high-risk activity. Decided to sell it. Although, I do miss it. Cheers.

[tevieb]

Love urban rider- great to see more of Tim

[danielsandoval]

Can’t wait for the actual off-road variants of the scrambler and GS R9T to come out

[joshnnik]

Just got one of these as a loan bike. Quite agree about absence of fuel gauge and gear indicator.
A bit draughty compared with my F900XR and slightly cramped for me but a really decent ride other than the usual balance of speed versus comfort limitations of naked bikes.