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2017BMW R Nine T
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The 2017 BMW R Nine T is a retro roadster celebrating BMW's 90 years of motorcycle building. Its oil-air cooled 1,170cc boxer twin makes 110 hp at 7,500 rpm and 119 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive. ABS and an 18-litre tank are standard.
- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Engine
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 222.0 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 110.0 HP (80.3 kW) @ 7500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A heritage-styled roadster built for spirited backroad rides and weekend cruising rather than outright speed or long-haul touring.
- Built for
- Delivers an air-cooled boxer soul with punchy midrange torque, distinctive engine feel, and classic analog riding engagement.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking wind protection, long-distance touring comfort, or any serious off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Engine
- Capacity
- 1170.0 ccm
- Power
- 110.0 HP (80.3 kW) @ 7500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 146 CO2 g/km
- EPA Certificate No.
- HBMXC01.2K21-002-R01
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 6.20 L/100km (37.9 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 0.8 CO g/km
- Torque
- 119.0 Nm (12.1 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
- Engine type
- Boxer, four-stroke
- Fuel consumption
- 6.20 litres/100 km (16.1 km/l)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4955 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 101.0 x 73.0 mm
- Compression
- 12.0:1
- Cooling system
- Oil & air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Clutch
- Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
Performance
- Top speed
- 200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1476 mm
- Overall length
- 2220 mm
- Overall width
- 890 mm
- Overall height
- 1265 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Wet weight
- 222.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.00 litres
- Oil capacity
- 4.00 litres
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 3.00 litres
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Four-section frame consisting of one front and three rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, removable pillion frame for single ride use
- Front suspension
- Upside-Down telescopic fork with 46 mm diameter
- Rear suspension
- Ast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 135 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.5°
- Trail
- 103 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 265 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Black Storm Metallic/Grey
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2014 | 2017 | 2019 | 2022 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc | 1170 cc |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm | 805 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 18 L | 17 L | 17 L | 17 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the BMW R Nine T?
The 2017 BMW R Nine T has a Capacity of 1170.0 ccm (71.40 cubic inches).
What engine power does the BMW R Nine T have?
The 2017 BMW R Nine T has a Power of 110.0 HP (80.3 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
How many gears does the BMW R Nine T have?
The 2017 BMW R Nine T has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the BMW R Nine T?
The 2017 BMW R Nine T has a Torque of 119.0 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM.
How much does the BMW R Nine T weigh?
The 2017 BMW R Nine T has a Wet weight of 222.0 kg (489.4 pounds).
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