There’s a small, round headlight, single circular instrument on the top triple clamp, shorty black front mudguard and an interesting collection of colours – our test bike came in the gun metal grey (tank, rocker covers, headlamp body) while most of the engine is black, as are the wheels, fork lowers and shaft drive. The wheels are black cast alloy, where they should be laced… the fork gaiters are retro too, with 43mm conventional forks. The fittings and design touches are almost steampunk, especially the air intake tubes running under the tank, the frame brackets under the rider’s part of the seat, and the pressings and pads on the tank itself. It’s a little bit 1950s British Scrambler, a little bit 1980s R 80G/S, a little bit R 90… the influences are many and varied, but the result is an interesting looking bike which shouldn’t work – but it does. One model over 60 years ago doesn’t really cut it in the heritage stakes from my perspective, but whatever… Now we have the R nineT Scrambler and next year a couple more models join the Heritage range, as BMW is now calling the bikes.ĭesigned around a philosophy of style, customisability (hey, I just invented a new word!) with a dose of practicality, both the R nineT and the new Scrambler variant offer a stylish flat-twin powered, easy to ride and own good-looking motorcycle.īMW is at pains to point out it’s got history with scramblers, but only points to one in the press release about the bike – the 1951 R68 with an optional high exhaust. Our Retro tank bag and luggage bags aren't just practical, they look great too.Įrgonomics.BMW WENT retro a while back with the R nineT, a bike which had the styling of yesteryear with modern performance, electronics and reliability. Of course, we also have excellent luggage solutions in our repertoire.
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Our engine protection, crash bars and manifold protectors provide extra safety on the road, while our license plate holders, racing plates and more ensure a totally individual and refreshing look. Of course, we have also adopted the R nineT Scrambler by custom-designing attractive, smart accessories for this unique bike. High exhaust, 19-inch front wheel, new steel trellis frame, telescope fork with gaitors, higher handlebars, as well as several additional modifications, ensure that everything on the scrambler is a harmonious match.
With the RnineT Scrambler, BMW has tapped into this current demand with pinpoint accuracy. Although it later gave way to the enduro class, the Scrambler is experiencing something of a renaissance today and is in higher demand than ever.
Back in the sixties, American hobby riders used to bring their converted two-wheelers to mountain and road races. Upright seat position, dual-sport tires, high exhaust and wide handlebars, as well as longer spring travel, these are the hallmarks of a scrambler. Here you can see the direct comparison to the originalīMW R nineT Scrambler - remembering the sixties
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