2017 BMW R nineT Racer Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around BMW's naked motorcycle platform, the 2017 BMW R nineT Racer 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 110 HP (80.3 kW) at 7,750 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 94 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,750 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 nineT Racer measures 220 kg (485 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (2 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 1,491 mm (58.7 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's BMW archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2017 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
94 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.5 HP/kg (2 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,750 rpm
Standover Height
805 mm (31.7 in)
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)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque116.0 Nm (11.8 kgf-m or 85.6 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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