2018 BMW R nineT Racer Review 

Haha that's the spirit 🙌

Also bought one this summer. Hard on your hands but fun to ride. Just more time in the gym 💪

You will Love it :)

@@CaliMotoTV It's a beautiful bike 😃

@@MotoMichelle yes, I do!!!

Bought mine this summer

It's an unique bike for sure!

Cali Moto TV I also (had) a 1000rr which I sold a couple of years ago. I noticed you had 2 of them. Next year I’m getting a RS, as I lost my RT in a Divorce. Do you by any chance know what colors the RS will come in 2021? I would like Silver, White or Red (don't like the current colors)? Thank you! Triple

Think he's talking about the standard R nine T with the 719 option rather than a racer with he 719 option.

Totally two different style bikes 😅

Yes i have a 2017 Racer and Love it :)

i love both equally but i’m not a fan of the fuel tank being quite smaller so it looks like the body of the bike was just glued onto a bike frame

.....forgot to say. On the open road it is just about ok but stuck in traffic or going slowly in traffic for anything over a few minutes is a killer.

Not the best choice for your only bike. As a 2nd or 3rd bike, it doesn't get any better, perfect for adult track day, great on the twisties and the bees knees for any Bike Night. Triple.

I’m writing this after the Racer has been withdrawn from sales in most (all?) markets. I’m 5’10”, 165 pounds, with wrists smaller than most girls, Mr Universe I am not. Did my wrists hurt when I first rode my Racer? Sure they did. Was it worth it ? 100 % !! You get used to it, go down the gym if you have to! When I bought mine there were lots of low mileage Racers in the UK second hand market suggesting lots of owners had second thoughts, probably because they couldn’t get on with the riding position. But I think the main reason for the poor sales was that the market for a Boxer Cafe Racer is just too small. Most traditional BMW fans want an Adventure Bike or a Tourer, whilst the S1000RR appeals to the wider sports bike market who wouldn’t consider the Racer because it’s only 110 horse power. I think BMW did a great job with the Racer but sometimes great bikes aren’t appreciated until they are no longer available. Not that it matters to me, it’s my only bike and I love it. When I’m on it I’m Reg Pridmore on the Butler & Smith R90S in the 1976 AMA Championship!

@@stewy62 Hi Stewy. Normally wouldn't bother to reply but seeing as we are all on lockdown.....firstly I'm pleased you get on with yours. You are a light chap so maybe it's ok for you. I'm heavy and I (up until all this) trained hard in the gym anyway so I promise you it's nothing to do with not being strong enough. No offence. Could I have kept it and been uncomfortable, yea, but why would I? There's lots of very nice bikes out there.

@@jfro5867 thanks for your reply, probably a persons height, the lengths of your arms etc probably all contribute to how comfortable you feel on this bike in particular. Maybe I would have got used to it anyway but personally I felt that doing weights helped me, that’s why I mentioned it. Looking forward to riding once the lockdown is over, Cheers!

​@@CaliMotoTV No thank you for uploading good videos that contain lots of important information, experiences and help us pass time. Living abroad (New Zealand) is difficult especially with the virus going around and my family is on the other side of the world. New Zealand as is, is boring to live in and now the country is in lockdown, your videos save my day from relentless boredom. So thank you for uploading. Am subscribing.

@@CaliMotoTV Bad news for the bank account, good news for you haha

@@CaliMotoTV Went from an 2011 S1000rr. Hate to say I'm getting old..... but this bike just has so much character, and that appeals to me now.

If you check out Moto Michelle’s channel (she also comments above) she fitted gold upside gown forks to her Racer.

I completed a 2000 mile tour on my racer, full luggage and one of the most comfortable bikes i have toured on. I think it depends on your size, i have short legs and long arms and fits superb. Bmw have had to reduce price of these due to ‘extreme’ riding position but if like me you are lucky enough to fit then buy one. Have had to replace clocks twice due to internal condensation misting up the dials and the anti knock sensor failed after first week but apart from that absolutely love it.

@@CaliMotoTV many thanks

It's a single seater

@@CaliMotoTV awesome it would be perfect for 6'3 thank you

Hi, I'm 1.83m tall, and I can ride it comfortably. Maybe it's the way I'm built, but I used to own a RSV Mille and could ride that one all day (which had harder seat padding, and a somewhat more aggressive riding position). Personally I don't understand the negative comments about the BMW's riding position, it's fine if you're used to racers.

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@@CaliMotoTV I might be wrong. Maybe it just sounds through video. I should listen to it standing near it in person maybe.