2016 BMW R nine T Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around BMW's naked motorcycle platform, the 2016 BMW R nine T features a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 110 HP (80.3 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 119 Nm (87.8 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 94 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the R nine T measures 222 kg (489 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (2.02 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,476 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.5 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 400 km (249 miles) between fill-ups.
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Specific Output
94 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.5 HP/kg (2.02 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~400 km (249 mi)
Engine
Displacement1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsRadially aligned valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft
Power110.0 HP (80.3 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque119.0 Nm (12.1 kgf-m or 87.8 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Fuel Consumption4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeFour-section frame consisting of one front and three rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, removable pillion frame for single ride use
Rake25.5°
Trail103 mm (4.0 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork with 46 mm diameter
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionAst aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear Travel135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase1476 mm (58.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers.
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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