[Dodo]

Hi,

I'm an expat living in the Netherlands. Learned a lot about the NineT from the forum. Thanks to all contributors.

I've ordered a NineT yesterday. Expect to get it to the dealer by the end of March and into my hands by Mid April.

I've been a car guy all my life and got bitten by the motorcycling bug recently. It will be my first motorcycle. I've got the following options/extras:

- Alarm system,
- Akrapovic low,
- Heated Handlebars,
- Alu tail-hump cover,
- Alu cylinder guards.

All the best!

 

[UnleasheDiavel]

Hi,

I'm an expat living in the Netherlands. Learned a lot about the NineT from the forum. Thanks to all contributors.

I've ordered a NineT yesterday. Expect to get it to the dealer by the end of March and into my hands by Mid April.

I've been a car guy all my life and got bitten by the motorcycling bug recently. It will be my first motorcycle. I've got the following options/extras:

- Alarm system,
- Akrapovic low,
- Heated Handlebars,
- Alu tail-hump cover,
- Alu cylinder guards.

All the best!

Welcome to the forum Enjoy the bumpy fun ride with some crazy ones here!! Congrats on your order...Whats the price in Netherlands for the R Nine T and accessories?

 

[9T33]

Welcome to the forum.
Great choices. What cars have you owned and still own?
Keep us posted on when you get the ninet

 

[Dodo]

Thanks for the welcome. The cars that I've owned in the past worth mentioning are all BMWs (hence the NineT); E34 Alpina B10 BiTurbo, E36 325i Race Car, E46 M3 and E46 M3 CSL.

Both the Alpina and the CSL were awesome in their own right. In recent years, I've lost interest in new cars with so many electronic nannies which do the work for you. They will do all the driving in not so distant future it seems.

I'm therefore stuck with a couple of what I consider pure driver's cars; a Porsche 996 GT2 Club-Sport and BMW Z4M Coupe. I also have a BMW X5 as a workhorse.

Again, the simplicity of the NineT and its timeless design appealed to me a lot for the same reasons.

All the Best!

 

[Dodo]

The Dutch prices have been asked, so I will list approx. retail prices (in Euros) for what I'm getting below:

- NineT: 16,801.-
- Delivery Charge: 326.-

- Alarm: 213.-
- Alu Cylinder Cover: 187.-
- Akrapovic Exhaust Low: 1075.- (Includes mounting kit)
- Heated Grips: 325.-
- Alu Seat Hump: 445.-

Sorry, don't know the prices of other accessories. I'm annoyed that the seat hump and the exhaust are not factory options, but it is what it is.

All the Best!

 

[rkevwill]

Thanks for the welcome. The cars that I've owned in the past worth mentioning are all BMWs (hence the NineT); E34 Alpina B10 BiTurbo, E36 325i Race Car, E46 M3 and E46 M3 CSL.

Both the Alpina and the CSL were awesome in their own right. In recent years, I've lost interest in new cars with so many electronic nannies which do the work for you. They will do all the driving in not so distant future it seems.

I'm therefore stuck with a couple of what I consider pure driver's cars; a Porsche 996 GT2 Club-Sport and BMW Z4M Coupe. I also have a BMW X5 as a workhorse.

Again, the simplicity of the NineT and its timeless design appealed to me a lot for the same reasons.

All the Best!

Bet you wish you had that Alpina back in your hands now! Similar backgrounds. BMW cars since 1969, refused to trade in my 2002 530i just because of the Bangle styling, and the electronics. (new ones are prettier). Still have that. 996 gt3 here, but sold that not too long ago. (minimal garage space). X5 a workhorse? Yep, I pulled one out of a snowbank the other day with my Expedition Great family car though, several friends have them. Into older cars now. Old porsches and Mercedes.

 

[Dodo]

Hi rkevwill,

The similarity of our interest profiles is remarkable indeed. I like the 996 GT3 a lot. It was the only direct competitor of the M3 CSL when I had it. They're still strong and highly desirable today.

The Alpina B10 BiTurbo being the fastest 4 door saloon in the world in early nineties was a real Autobahn stormer but dynamically less exciting in urban driving. For driving in the speed-limit enforced Netherlands, I don't miss the top speed so much but I definitely miss the build quality and exclusivity. It was nice club to be a member of.

The "work" in the workhorse is subjective of course. As the Netherlands is all flat and does not get much snow, we use it to carry people and goods around. We can squeeze in a couple of bicycles for a weekend trip or take it for skiing holidays. Fits the bill well for the last decade. Had a Jeep Grand Cherokee to do the same stuff before. Dynamically, it was like a boat on roads but I loved it as well.

All the Best!

 

[Markuzz]

Hi Dodo,

There are not that many Dutch Niners around.... I am from The Hague, where are you located?

Cheers, Mark.