2023 Bmw R nine T Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Bmw's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2023 Bmw R nine T pairs a 1170 cc (71.4 cu in) oil & air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 109 HP (79.6 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 116 Nm (85.6 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 93.2 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,250 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 220.9 kg (487 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.49 HP/kg (2.03 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 805 mm (31.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,486 mm (58.5 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.1 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 333 km (207 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 200 km/h (124 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Bmw archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 2014 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
93.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.49 HP/kg (2.03 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,250 rpm
Theoretical Range
~333 km (207 mi)
Engine
Displacement1170.0 ccm (71.39 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsCentral counterbalance shaft
Power109.0 HP (79.6 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque116.0 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression12.0:1
Bore x Stroke101.0 x 73.0 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic port fuel injection
Fuel Consumption5.10 litres/100 km (19.6 km/l or 46.12 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases118.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Emission DetailsClosed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard Euro 5
Chassis
Frame TypeFour-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding
Rake26.8°
Trail109 mm (4.3 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter
Front Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionCast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever
Rear Travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase1486 mm (58.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
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