BMW R9T - 500 mile review 

I picked up my 9T (low mileage 2016) a few weeks ago and am loving it. Tested the 9T and Thruxton back to back and I totally agree about the sense of fun and engagement with the BMW. One of the best comments on the 9T I've seen compared it to a "pit bull on a leash". You feed it, give it some affection and maintain careful control of it and it will reward you with absolute loyalty.

I bought a car with this colour not long ago, it looks great on the R9T! Thanks for the great review, I had exactly the same "problem", finally got my drivers license after 13 years waiting and then I didn't know which bike to buy...I was always sneakin' around the R9T...but: too big, too heavy for a woman, to fast for a first bike, .. but still couldn't resist to make a test ride, this was the first and I was absolutely in love (after the first shock ;-)) Then my co-worker offered me a Street triple s. I thought this is the perfect bike for me, a little bit fast, but light weight and easy to handle, I gave it a chance and it was so easy to drive, I thought this bike is the one you should buy...but my heart said "buy the R9T, otherwise you'll regret it", so I did. I don't need a racing bike, I just like cruisin' around but will also be travelling with it and I love the retro style ❤ So I smiled as I heard your story, exactly the same feelings about the R9T - Street triple 😉👍 I'll pick up my baby tomorrow and hope I'll have fun with it for many many years 😊

Forgot to mention as a fifty something old man, I went to dealers to test ride a gs1200, just could not do it. I test rode the r1200r (bit more funky)but got back and took one look at 9 at. Such a good looking bike I bought one. No regrets that was 3000 miles ago no regrets.

One of the best bikes ever...love it

Beautiful bike! May it bring you many years of happiness.

Am so glad I found your channel, I have already watched a few of your videos and will like and watch the rest of them. Just want to say keep up the good work. I know this channel will grow in the future because your not fake. Stay natural and keep posting all the best.

I have a modified 2017 R9T. And we're all waiting to hear what the bike sounds like of course. Unfortunately for us die hard petrol heads, everyone else seems to be raving about electric bikes and some manufacturers are now producing prototypes. I even saw a Harley electric bike being advertised. Really? A Harley?? Can you imagine the future of biking?? Imagine this conversation: " Go on mate - fire her up and let's hear what she sounds li ... ohhh ;-( " The death of fun biking? Surely half of why we ride bikes is for the visceral experience - the feel, the sight and the sound. What will happen to biking when they kill the sound of your next bike? I guess some of us will just have to continue being 'old die hard petrol heads'!

I like the colour matched QuadLock tab!

I have a R 9T 2016 with an aluminium tank and I love it. However the only other colour that I like is this red/orange.

Just bought a 2016 RNineT 'Individual' which has a very fancy paint job from 8ball...traded in a Yam MT10 as I wanted something a bit more chilled and classic. Lovely bike with fantastic build quality. Also love that colour on your bike

Beautiful color..smile while on ride.. Same here.. Just done 20000 km now.. Time for major service..

thank you for a relaxing, nice and calm review. Like from me!!! i love this bike, most in this color

Great bike, and wonderful customization! I was wondering what you did for the rear end lights? I believe your using the OEM lights, but are you using an undertray to hold them? Cheers man

I love the color, never seen one that color before.

Awesome thanks for the experience. Been considering it paired to my HD 1200 bobber. Different experience indeed. Cheers.

Paint job looks very nice.

Beautiful bike.I’ve yet to see one with dual clocks.Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on yours.👍👍

I have had a bit of numb fingers with my 9rt, got round it with Sato (japanese) heavy bar end weights and some grip budies (foam grips thicken out grips made in usa). I do suffer from numb fingers and I get this on other bikes I have. But the two together sorted me out. Tends to be worse 4000rpm. Hope this helps if anyone else has similar issue. Comment about no fuel gauge errrrrrrr I just keep mine topped up at ever petrol station that has quality fuel. I was caught out when I put in £1.89 embarrasing, I'd forgotten I'd filled it up the day before. Love the paint scream, i think a nice Kawasaki racing gream for me.

Beaut bike,i love the colour 😊

for me it is the same i have the r ninet aluminum tank color with weld seam visible find this the most timeless, but if i had chosen something else it would certainly be the red orange, it is beautiful and very special✌🇧🇪

Thanks for excellant review - best I’ve watched ( and watched loads)particularly clocks/ mirrors... love the boxer engine ( RS) and looking to find right 9RT ...

Nice bike 👍 I have the R9T pure which is the stripper down version ... love this bike will probably keep it for many years, just adding some trick parts to it over time 👊

Hello guy on a bike I purchased a 21 model are the 90 had my first 500 mile day I felt like I could do more truly a wonderful choice of bike

The best bike , and beautiful bike, you awesome bro

Love this bike! Feels so weird to see someone drive on the left side.

Next time I ride my little SV650, I'll pretend it's an R9-T. Beautiful bike. Hey, your mirrors changed between the riding footage and the dismounted footage!

A thing of beauty!

G'day.. was hoping that one day you could compare the riding dynamics of the r9t with a thruxton rs. That wud be great. Thanks and good review.

Was really tempted by the R9T when it was launched, but was out my reach price wise at the time! Haha, how many times have we all forgotten to do the strap up on our lids to find it flapping a short way down the road! :D

She looks great 👍🏻

500 miles is a nice weekend of riding.

Nice video and review 👍 👌, I had a test ride on the Urban GS and fell in love with the boxer engine. Your R ninety is a great looking bike! Cheers, Steve

What a bike !

LoVe It!!!! Classic = Most Expensive R9T

I have a pure, the lack of fuel gauge is annoying. the sixth gear is not tall enough. I would probably get rid of the exhaust valve thing that makes the pop pop noise....other than that I will keep this motorcycle until I'm old, its a blast to ride and the ASC is amazing. I agree about lack of storage is annoying also. Also would help me out if you can give me an idea of what KM you get from full to as close to empty....I'm thinking 280KM is the max it will go on only highway. Going by what it claimes it should get close to 400km to a tank.

Gorgeous bike!

subscribed thanks, looking forward to enjoying more of your videos :)

These are different clocks than I've seen on other R9T's, did yours come like this stock?

I have the r9t with aluminum tank, but I admit that this red is really beautiful! ,👌

Just came across your channel and enjoy your work. Did you get the the seat re trimmed, the reason I ask is that as you were talking about it you were about to pass Huke Trimmers, Lower Gade Farm Dagnall Rd, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3BP. They made a duel foam seat with a hump on my Triumph Thunderbird and it is fantastic. The do classic cars and the owner is a biker and has a Triumph 1200 adventure. Family run for over 50 years.

Good looking and powerful bike. Just too heavy while parking for me.

I’m not sure that overheating an air/oil cooled engine that is in no way shrouded from the air is an issue. Water cooling can be problematic because even coolant has a relatively low boiling point and even if the system doesn’t overpressurize the system the coolant will turn to vapor in the hot spots in the engine and then cooling stops. These motors were designed for oil cooling with fins all over the cylinders. It would take a lot to overheat one of these motors.

I know what you mean about the street triple. Definitely feels like I'm just a passenger sometimes. If I'm not ringing it's neck everywhere it does get a little boring. Maybe I'll try the 9T or speed twin.

What a great review ! I found myself agreeing with just about everything you said. The speedo dial is a real pain, I have toyed with the idea of placing larger self adhesive numbers at 30,50,70. In relation to the lack of a fuel gauge, it's a bit difficult to swallow on a bike of this price. I got it into my head that you could travel about 50 miles when the light comes on and the display starts to count miles covered on reserve ... 38 miles later I ran out but was fortunately only about 300 metres from a garage ! The 'burnt orange' colour looks great and is reminiscent of one of the colours used on the R90s from the 70's.

My 2015 nine T is being delivered tomorrow ..... yes .....

I like this BMW....I wonder if I would miss the power drop from my Triumph speed triple though? Thoughts appreciated. I know this bike isn't just about power....I like the quality it offers and the handling.

Excellent video. I sorely wish I lived in such a beautiful place. I have long been a fan of the r9t and the 2021 models look nicer than ever. I recently bought a Ducati Scambler and commute for 40 minutes through central Paris and outskirts and the Ducati seems as good as it can get for the purposes but...I am tempted to switch to the r9t in a year or so just because it is so beautiful, well made and reliable. Have you tried it in dense city traffic? I spend half the time filtering and I'm concerned that the extra weight and width would be a handicap.

Never seen this color

That numberplate holder looks not good but that red is nice.

what would fit very well are the cylinder hoods from bmw roeland sands, i have them and are amazing!!!

Great motorbike, in your opinion about the short trip with the passenger, it is quite comfortable? Thanks

It looks stunning in red! Where did you get that done?

What is the brand of the back rack? Thank you

Luv it or hate it.. Recently Change exhaust & heard every notes in every throttle.

Did you consider the Triumph Speed Twin? I think the Speed Twin and R9T are very similar in terms of retro/heritage, power, torque, handling, price, etc. I cannot make up my mind between the two. I used to own an R1200 GS, and I have tested the Speed Twin, so I suppose I'd better go and test the R9T to get a better perspective.

Nice vid, got my 9t march this year, i'm in love with my bike too. Again like the paintshop on your bike. Which colour is it?

Lovely paint job, very different from the norm! I have an XSR900 and T120 but now I also would like an R9T!! FFS my wife is gonna kill me! One question (for anyone really)... do you struggle to see the speed reading (dial) at all? Looks very small

It's my dream bike but unfortunately in India it costs 28000$ :(

good morning. THE INTERNET. Good review thanks.

I've been 100% convinced that I was going to buy a Moto Guzzi v7 racer generation 2... 100% sure until I saw this bike and now I'm all confused!!! I found one near where I live with about 2,000 mi on it for about $8,500 😉

Just wondering if you could advise me. I’m 66 and been riding a street twin for 2 years, having not ridden for 40yrs. I have been thinking of buying the rninet but I’m only 5ft 6in with 29in leg. What would your advice be ?

It reminds me of the Indian FTR 1200S

nice! where did u get the fuel tank color from?

I really don’t know why BMW stick with the silly hard to read speedo in this day and age, got a feeling it’s cost cutting!

Hi there! Do you have a link or a name for this tail tidy that you installed?

I think this is Morrissey reviewing this bike?

Did you paint it, or was it factor paint?

Porche uses Brembo calipers rebranded

Hi ... would any of your friends that own the nine T be interested in a awesome private reg plate ?.

Hello, what are your end mirrors? Cheers

What kind of gloves do you have?

Which year is this model?

I'm also happy owner of R nineT. Thank you for a great review ! www.motorkari.cz/motorka/?mid=113921&act=fotogalerie&scr=0

Wrong side of the road!

"roads relatively quiet" 20 cars drive past, fucking lol this country

Nice bike but horrible roads to ride on .