Specification
BMW R NINET (2021)
Price: From £13,150 (£13,980 as tested)
Engine: 1170cc Air/oil-cooled twocylinder boxer, four valves per cylinder
Power: 107bhp (80kW) at 7250rpm
Torque: 85.6lb-ft (116Nm) at 6000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed, shaft drive
Frame: Tubular steel, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear seat frame removable for solo riding
Suspension: (F) 46mm upside-down telescopic forks, (R) Single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, preload and rebound adjustable
Wheels: Spoke wheels (F) 3.50 x 17”, (R) 5.50 x 17”
Tyres: (F) 120/70 ZR 17, (R) 180/55 ZR 17, Michelin Road 5
Brakes: (F) 320mm twin-disc, 4-piston callipers, (R) 265mm disc, double-piston floating calliper. BMW Motorrad ABS Pro
Fuel capacity: 18 litres (4 gallons)
Fuel consumption: 48mpg / 17km/l (tested), 55.4mpg / 19.6km/l (claimed)
Seat height: 805mm (31.7in)
Weight: 221kg (kerb)
Warranty: 3 years, unlimited mileage
Breakdown cover: 3 years Roadside Assistance
Service intervals: 6000 miles or annually
Contact: www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk
This story is from the March 2022 edition of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure.
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