Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

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44 Australian Road Rider Bike Guide

Retro Naked


Is motorcycling your quest for freedom? Then the R nineT will act as your companion on this quest.
Pure passion, unmistakable design and genuine riding pleasure unifi ed in one motorcycle. Its roots are
unequivocally anchored in the legendary boxer history. Ride off with this unique, relaxed look with the
sky above you, the road beneath you, and just you and the R nineT separating the two. Pure freedom.

Honest. Untamed. Air-cooled. You don’t need to know anything else for it to be clear — this is the right
motorcycle for you, the R nineT Scrambler. Tough and against established standards, it goes wherever you
want. It’s made for those who want their bike to be pure, minimalist and to break all the rules. Rebellious in its
appearance, it demonstrates reliability and quality when it comes to safety, in typical BMW Motorrad style. The R
nineT Scrambler is motorcycling without conventions. Ready for you to add your very own personal statement.

BMW R nineT $22,490


Engine: Air/oil-cooled fl at twin (“Boxer”)
4-stroke engine, two camshafts and four radially
aligned valves per cylinder
Displacement: 1170cc
Power/Torque: 81kW @ 7750rpm/
116Nm @ 6000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, single plate dry clutch,

shaft fi nal drive
Tyres: F: 120/70R19 R: 170/60R17
Seat height: 820mm
Kerb weight: 220kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 17L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: SHOW ME THE TRAIL

Engine: Air/oil-cooled fl at twin (“Boxer”)
4-stroke engine, two camshafts and four radially
aligned valves per cylinder
Displacement: 1170cc
Power/Torque: 81kW @ 7750 rpm/116Nm
@6000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, single-plate dry clutch,
shaft fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR17
Seat height: 805mm
Kerb weight: 22kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 17L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: CLASSIC BOXER STYLED

Engine: Air/oil-cooled fl at twin (“Boxer”)
4-stroke engine, two camshafts and four radially
aligned valves per cylinder
Displacement: 1170cc
Power/Torque: 81kW @ 7750rpm/116Nm
@6000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, single-plate dry clutch,

shaft fi nal drive
Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR17
Seat height: 805mm
Kerb weight: 219kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 17L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: THE ESSENCE OF BOXER

Are you a fan of puristic and classic roadster designs? The original shape of the motorcycle? Fully
unclothed, the R nineT Pure is a naked bike just the way you like it. Or you can adapt and customise
it to fully suit your personal taste. With the R nineT Pure, the choice is yours because there are no
limits to your creativity. Your machine. Your decision.

BMW R nineT SCRAMBLER


$18,750


BMW R nineT PURE $17,690


Engine: Air/oil-cooled fl at twin (“Boxer”)
4-stroke engine, two camshafts and four radially
aligned valves per cylinder
Displacement: 1170cc
Power/Torque: 81kW @ 7750rpm/116Nm
@6000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, single-plate dry clutch,

shaft fi nal drive
Tyres: F: 120/70ZR17 R: 180/55ZR17
Seat height: 805mm
Kerb weight: 220kg (wet)
Fuel capacity: 17L
Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited
km/10,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: DAS BIERHAUS RACER

The wild ‘70s are back at the starting line with the R nineT Racer, along with that classic sports
motorcycle feeling. This is where modern technology meets old-school ambitious sporting character.
With this bike’s impressive style in the fast lane, you can crouch behind the striking half fairing at
maximum speed. Close up, you can feel the powerful boxer hard at work. The R nineT Racer always
holds the ideal line with resilience and dynamism. The good old days paired with the best of modern
technology — this is where the R nineT Racer revives the legendary era of superbikes.

BMW R nineT RACER $19,150


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