BMW R nineT Specs

2014 - 2022 • 5 variants

BMW has built the R nineT, a naked bike, across 5 variants since 2014, most recently updated for 2022. It makes 110 hp at peak. Torque tops out at 116 Nm.

About the BMW R nineT

The BMW R nineT is a Naked bike motorcycle from BMW, produced from 2014 to 2022. This page provides a comprehensive technical reference for the BMW R nineT, covering all available specification data including engine configuration, displacement, power output, dimensions, weight, and chassis details. Use the year selector above to find specifications for a specific model year. All data is sourced from manufacturer specifications and is intended as a technical reference for riders, mechanics, and enthusiasts.

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Spec Evolution

How key specs changed across production years.

Specification	2015	2017	2019	2020	2022
Frame Type	Four-section frame consisting of one front and three rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, removable pillion frame for single ride use	Four-section frame consisting of one front and three rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, removable pillion frame for single ride use	Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding	Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding	Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Displacement	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in.	1170 cc / 71.4 cub in
Seat Height	784.8 mm / 30.9 in Standard	784.8 mm / 30.9 in Standard	820 mm / 32.3 in ↑	820 mm / 32.3 in	805 mm / 31.7 in ↓
Dry Weight	208 kg / 459 lbs	-	220 kg / 485 lbs	220 kg / 485 lbs	-
Engine Detail	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counterbalancer shaft.	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counterbalancer shaft.	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counterbalancer shaft.	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counterbalancer shaft.	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central counter balancer shaft.
Wheelbase	1470 mm / 58.1 in	1470 mm / 58.1 in	1522 mm / 59.9 in ↑	1522 mm / 59.9 in	1487 mm / 58.5 in ↓
Brakes - Front	2 x ∅320mm floating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers	2 x ∅320mm floating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers	2 x 320 mm Foating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers	2 x 320 mm Foating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers	2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Fuel Capacity	18 Litres / 4.8 US gal	18	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal	18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Brakes - Rear	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper ↑	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper ↓	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper	Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
Suspension - Front	Upside-Down telescopic fork with 46 mm diameter	Upside-Down telescopic fork with 46 mm diameter	Upside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter	Upside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter	46 mm upside-down telescopic forks
Suspension - Rear	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable	Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable	Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut,spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping	Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut,spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping	Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping
ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS	BMW Motorrad ABS Pro
Alternator	Three-phase alternator 600 W	-	Three-phase alternator 600 W	Three-phase alternator 600 W	Three-phase alternator with 720 Watt nominal power ↑
Battery Capacity	12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free	12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free	12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free	12 V / 14 Ah, maintenance-free	12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free
Height	1265 mm / 59.8 in (excl. mirrors)	1265 mm / 59.8 in (excl. mirrors)	1240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors) ↓	1240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors)	1240 mm / 48.8 in
Length	2220 mm / 87.4 in	2220 mm / 87.4 in	1240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors) ↓	1240 mm / 48.8 in (excl. mirrors)	2105 mm / 82.9 in ↑
Seat Height (Inner Leg Curve)	1760.2 mm / 69.3 in Standard	1760.2 mm / 69.3 in Standard	1795 mm / 70.7 in unladen ↑	1795 mm / 70.7 in unladen	1785 mm / 70.3 in ↓
Wet Weight	222 kg / 489 lb	-	-	-	221 kg / 487.2 lbs
Emissions	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3	Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-3	Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-4	Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-4	Controlled 3-way catalytic converter, exhaust emission standards EU-5
Width	890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors)	890 mm / 35.0 in (incl. mirrors)	900 mm / 35.4 in (incl. mirrors) ↑	900 mm / 35.4 in (incl. mirrors)	865 mm / 34.0 in ↓
Wheels - Front	3.50 x 17	3.50 x 17	3.50 x 17, Cast alloy	3.50 x 17, Cast alloy	-
Wheels - Rear	5.50 x 17	5.50 x 17	5.50 x 17, Cast alloy	5.50 x 17, Cast alloy	-
Transmission / Drive	Constant mesh 6-speed	Constant mesh 6-speed	Constant mesh 6-speed	Constant mesh 6-speed	6-speed, claw-shifted transmission with helical-cut splines
Steering Head Angle	64.5 °	64.5 °	63.2 ° ↓	63.2 °	63.2 °
Fuel Induction	Electronic intake pipe injection	-	Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management with overrun cutoff, twin-spark ignition	Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management with overrun cutoff, twin-spark ignition	Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management with overrun cutoff, twin-spark ignition
Trail	102.5 mm / 4.04 in	102.5 mm / 4.04 in	107.9 mm / 4.2 in ↑	107.9 mm / 4.2 in	107.9 mm / 4.2 in
Max Power	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7550 rpm	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7550 rpm	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7550 rpm	81 kW / 110 hp @ 7550 rpm	80 kW /109 hp @ 7250 rpm ↓
Max Torque	119 Nm / 12.1 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	119 Nm / 12.1 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm ↓	116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm	116 Nm / 11.8 kgf-m / 85.6 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm