BMW R NineT Urban G/S (2017)

The BMW R NineT Urban G/S motorcycle was released in 2017 and has a four-stroke, two-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine with a capacity of 1170cc. This engine produces a maximum power of 110 horsepower at 7550rpm and a maximum torque of 116Nm at 6000rpm. It has a six-speed constant mesh transmission and a final drive shaft.

The motorcycle has a three-part frame and a front suspension with telescopic forks with a diameter of 43mm. The front wheel travel is 125mm, and the rear suspension is a cast aluminum single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever. The rear wheel travel is 140mm. The motorcycle also has front and rear disc brakes and BMW Motorrad ABS.

The dimensions of the motorcycle are 2175mm in length, 870mm in width including mirrors, and 1330mm in height (excluding mirrors). The wheelbase is 1527mm, and the seat height is 850mm. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 209kg and a wet weight of 221kg, with a fuel capacity of 17 liters and a reserve of 3 liters.

Overall, the BMW R NineT Urban G/S motorcycle is a powerful and well-designed motorcycle with advanced features such as digital engine management and controlled 3-way catalytic converter, making it an excellent choice for motorcycle enthusiasts.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: BMW R NineT Urban GS

Year: 2017 –


Engine: Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counterbalancer shaft.
Capacity: 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 101 x 73 mm
Cooling System: Air/Oil cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management with overrun cutoff, twin-spark ignition
Emission Control: Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-4
Alternator: Three-phase alternator 720W
Battery: 12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7550 rpm
Max Torque: 116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
Clutch: Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Transmission: Constant mesh 6-speed

Final Drive: Shaft
Gear Ratios: Ist 2.375 / 2nd 1.696 / 3rd 1.296 / 4th 1.065 / 5th 0.939 / 6th 0.848:1
Frame: Three-part frame concept with front frame and two-part rear frame, load-bearing enginegearbox unit, rear-set frame removeable for one-up riding
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks, 43 mm fixed-tube diameter
Front Wheel Travel: 125 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut,spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 140 mm / 5.5 in
Front Brakes: 2 x 320 mm Foating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABS: BMW Motorrad ABS
Rim Front: 3.00 x 19, Cast alloy
Rim Rear: 4.50 x 17, Cast alloy
Front Tyre: 120/70 – R19
Rear Tyre: 170/60 – R17
Castor: 110.6 mm / 4.4 in
Steering Head Angle: 61.5 degrees
Dimensions: Length 2175 mm / 85.6 in Width 870 mm / 34.3 in (incl. mirrors) Height 1330 mm / 52.4 in (excl. mirrors)
Wheelbase: 1527 mm / 60.1 in
Seat Height: 850 mm / 33.5 in unladen
Inner Leg Curve: 1890 mm / 74.4 in unladen

GVWR: 430 kg / 948 lbs
Dry Weight: 209 kg / 461 lbs
Wet Weight: 221 kg / 487 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.8 US gal
Reserve: 3 Litres / 0.8 gal

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