BMW R nineT Option 719 Review - Beyond the Ride 

And the Racer variant/trim

Try the Indian FTR1200. Beautiful looking bike.

@@fyorbane ah yes I’ve been watching videos about it. I think my local Indian motorcycle dealer closed down so no chance to even look at them.

Too linear, too perfect. The BMW lifestyle. The way she rumbles is incredibly sexy tho

Agree fully. Pointless having a good looking bike without the basics. So many other bikes with gear indicator and fuel indicator as standard. I mean really BMW - no fuel indicator??? Is like having a great looking girlfriend with no brains.

The speedo is extremely readable. The others are not needed if you are a real rider.

My first three bikes had none of those options as they were not available at the time. You changed gears based on your feel for the power band. You got gas when you switched to reserve tank. You drive whatever speed the road conditions called for. All those options you require are unnecessary if your just become one with the machine - much better riding experience without being dependent on technology

@@drdrew3 Totally agree with you, mate. I wish I was as experienced as you are, but I just started riding 2 years ago and I need something more "noob-friendly".

Still a bad idea

referring to the Philippines

Probably model year 2022.

I’ve never owned a bike with a radiator and probably never will. Just keep the air moving and don’t worry about the engine temp. BMW engineers know exactly what they are doing given 100 years experience

Not gonna happen. BMW keeps the Scrambler price down by using more basic suspension and brakes than the more expensive models. The expectation is that owner’s will modify with aftermarket parts if they desire an upgrade. The most you can expect is some greater adjustability in future model years.

same 100% identical with me

1200cc, 110hp and #400 weight NOT considered a beginner bike. This is something you get once you have gotten some road experience and riding skills

Not all variations of the RnineT are tireless but the top of the line “Classic” model in this video certainly is.

Unfortunately “foregoing” the suspension is such a downgrade you will wish you’d gotten the RnineT Classic. The BMW you really get what you pay for

I’m 5’6

I am 6.0 and measures all fit fine.

red wing

On this model the reserve indicator light is a nice backup when you aren’t thinking about gassing up. It’s all you need.

Yes. But not for clowns.

@@drdrew3 you need a longer skirt to hide that butt hurt Andy

The people who buy this probably already have fortuners and the like. This is just a weekend toy for them. Luho in other words.

He was referring to the price range. BMW more expensive and less HP

The Racer seating position is not tolerable for most riders which is why it sells so poorly compared to the Option 719 Classic. And “ugly” is really a matter of taste. The RnineT is widely considered the most gorgeous retro roadster on the market. There’s a color option and graphics package for every taste - even those that are stuck on basic black. Cheers

@@drdrew3 Racer doesn't sell poorly... it was promptly discontinued, and you are right the riding position is awfull being the clipon risers the best option to kind of solve this. And Yes, the RnineT is lo-ve-ley. I find the black (original model) one one of the most good looking motorcycles in the world but here in PT it costs an arm and a leg and it cannot be one of yours... comparing poorly to a z900rs or even a thruxton RS. What I was saying was exactly about THIS color option (and a lot of other options like the gold-bling-bling-for-UAE-Approved options). Option 719 colors always feel as excessive "look at me" options... The Best looking 719 option is the metallic/aluminum look that existed as an option before 719 was a thing. But again you are completely right. The nineT is on my bucket list.