I Get It! BMW R NineT Scrambler! Buy One While You Can. [The R12 NineT Is Coming!]

I rode the BMW R nine T for the first time and its safe to say I loved it. it has to be one of the best handling bikes in the retro modern classic category.

This motorcycle is being discontinued and replaced by the R12 and R12 Nine T, the question is should you wait for one of those or is now the perfect time to buy one of these bikes. In this video I go into detail on the handling, performance, boxer engine, character, the way it rides, how it makes you feel, and more...

[marcusrichardson]

I have the standard R9T and love it to bits. Replaced the rear suspension with Wilbers and it’s truly transformative for road holding, and a tail tidy that just looks better. Super easy to commute across town and wonderful for weekend blasts. Strap some luggage on and it will tour happily. It will sit on a motorway all day with no bother despite the wind blast. I love the boxer engine and power delivery, super torquey, but it does spray mud and road grime all over itself and up your back when it rains which is just annoying. Everyone will eventually find a bike they just bond with more than others and the R9T did it for me.

[JH-kklw]

I have this bike, and I love it. This is my mission bike, for when I need to get something done. King of the retros. Get this one--The new styles are not as good, just my opinion.

[murdocampbell]

I have an Urban GS model, my 5th BMW boxer. Very addictive power delivery and noise (gun it from low-ish revs and it sounds like a WW2 fighter from the saddle). Love it, and by the look of the R12 I’ll be keeping my one forever 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[olethorhermansen]

Shaft drive is great. I owned a BMW for 25 years, and I loved the shaft drive. Compared to a chain driven bike it eliminates most of the regular maintenance you have to do, and you don't have to clean the rear end of the bike of stains of chain lubricant all the time. On the R NineT you have to clean the front end of dirt instead because of the useless front mudguard, but nothing is perfect, I guess.

[gzknk]

This year I traded my R9T for a new Speedmaster. The R9T was a great bike - nice handling, excellent brakes, loads of 'go'. But I did find the riding position was getting a bit cramped for my aging knees (mine wasn't a scrambler so had a slightly lower seat). It's a bike that encourages a 'press on' riding style, though, unlike the far more relaxed ride on the Speedmaster.
As one reviewer put it "Riding the R9T, it's all about the bike. Riding the Speedmaster, it's all about the ride".
The Speedmaster sounds much better than the R9T (I don't think a boxer will ever be a great sounding engine) - I don't know how Triumph got the Speedmaster through Euro 5, but I'm glad they did!
Vince

[TomReinerDE]

Great motorcycle — I would still argue about the „a lot of bike for the money“ verdict. At least here in Germany BMW will charge you extra for such a normality like a gear indicator in the instrument. Personally I have ended up buying a Guzzi V100 Mandello S and have not regretted it. But still like the R9T.

[AF-O]

My daily rider is a big modern ADV bike, it would be nice to have a second, simple, air cooled classic. There are so many great choices today it’s hard to narrow down to just one.

I hope you and your father make a video discussing the RE, Bonneville, Guzzi, BMW, etc. and which you would buy with your own money.

[williammuir]

Fair review. Shaft drive always the best. BMW need to get back to their best ever bikes of late 70's.
R100R, R100RS, R100RT.
I really like the wire spoked tubeless rims and tubeless tyres 😊

[rjmilne]

Thanks for the awesome video Darcy. I had an R NineT pure 7 years ago and loved it. Traded it in for a Ducati Diavel but have just gone back to a scrambler. In fact I bought the last one here in New Zealand out of the box. You sum it up so well. It’s the character that got me a second time.

[JoJo-hcdj]

Really love the look of that bike and great for bumpy UK roads. Great review Darcy 👍🏼

[nikitis]

These things are so good to ride. Gobs of torque and plenty of power, it will happily cruise for days and still let you carve up just about any road like a demon. Surprisingly fast when you turn up the wick. A homage to the past yet modern enough without compromises. Just sort your gearing out earlier than you think if coming off a sports bike. Loads of traction and a stable chassis encourages confidence when powering out.

[captainaverage]

My bike absolutely love it! 'characterful' torquey engine, sublime build quality. I've got the gold spoked wheels and Akra end cans for some extra bling!

[michaellipman]

Brilliant bike, I’ve spent almost 4 hours on one. I would spring for the Tach/gear position indicator.
Only 2 complaints: The upright position without a windscreen can be somewhat punishing on long rides exceeding 100 Km/h. The other is the bend in my knee after said hours… it was in pain.
Other than that, an absolute dream of a bike. Nothing like an air cooled boxer 🙂

[karlsquire]

Always look forward to you and the ol mans vid/reviews, something that occurred to me while watching this vid, something you and the ol boy do is you always sit on the bike mention how tall you are and say "this is how I look on the bike or how I fit on the bike. I'm only 5' 6 on a very very tall day but even still it gives me perspective, this is something I notice you guys do more than others, I really like that you do that. Another thing I'm glad you touched on with this review, you wouldn't take it off road, I was looking at that bike thinking, Scrambler is a style of bike, not a function of a bike, I have yet to see a scrambler I would really take off road, not Ducati, Not triumph not any of them. These adventure bikes also are almost as bad, if one wants to off road it has to be dual purpose class or dirt bike class. That been said I really like the Scrambler look, Thanks for the review Darcy, Have a great day, Cheers.

[christianmouraux]

I had a R9T Urban GS, I loved that bike, great on road, but indeed, as you mention, it is really not made to get off pavement... not even green lane, that’s the reason why I sold it. That’s a pure roadster actually, dressed in Scrambler. Very good review 👍

[kwakithailand]

Awesome presentation of this beamer.
My 👍as well as comment are well deserved for your restless work, Darcy!

[redhedhair]

Nice one Darcy 👍. Love the heritage line up 🤓

[philhesmondhalgh]

I have a 23 plate Scrambler and you sum up the bike perfectly. Yes, the seat starts to get uncomfortable beyond an hour or so of riding but that’s my only criticism. Everyone seems to go on about the fact that it doesn’t have a fuel gauge but I’ve never found it a problem as you get a low fuel alert, which tells you how far you’re travelling on reserve.

[snickrologen]

That’s a nice bike Darcy, great review!

[seHi]

You either love it hate it.

From one angle I love it then from another I don't.

She's a piece of exotic art, like no other machine you'll find in the parking lot at the local dairy bar on a Friday night.

And her lineage is a respectful one.

I admire this machine.

Johnny Boy