[will77]

The first road test is in gents

First ride: BMW R nineT review - Road Tests: First Rides - Visordown

 

[1561]

I guess now he wish'd he'd put down his deposit last year October ....

 

[MotoGuitar]

And another review has been published: BMW's R NineT reviewed | Bike Social

 

[cherry street]

The only electronic intervention is from the ABS, which is probably necessary. The nineT shares the Brembo monobloc calipers of the 260kg GS Adventure and 274kg RT. On those they're powerful enough to allow hard braking with one finger on the lever. On the 222kg nineT, they're almost too much. The lightest touch compresses the forks, not because they're too soft but because the stopping force is so great. It takes a period of recalibration to adjust to the gentleness required. I still found myself grabbing too much.

It's very comfortable. The ergonomics seemed perfect for the 5'9" tester, the reach to the bars just enough to provide some upper body support without putting too much weight on my arms. Perhaps the bike was just too engaging for any trace of discomfort to register.

seems like a good start

MCN is going to have their up wednesday http://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/n...=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_campaign=widget

 

[gerry]

Did you notice? Not one word in both reviews about tube(less) tires

 

[Ant]

After reading these first tests I am literally straining at the leash to get mine, unfortunately, having only ordered mid December I have been told it will be early June until it arrives, gutted!

 

[TWhalen]

Couldn't be happier with the reviews so far. They are telling me exactly what I had hoped this bike would be!

 

[9T33]

Couldn't be happier with the reviews so far. They are telling me exactly what I had hoped this bike would be!

I know right, and since i haven't ordered one yet they all are pushing to put through that order!

 

[TWhalen]

I know right, and since i haven't ordered one yet they all are pushing to put through that order!

Hurry up 9t33! The bike has enough hype already. Now with the good press from testing and the fact that it will be in the showroom soon, they won't last long! At least most dealers are taking refundable deposits, so you can secure your spot in line, and if you don't want the bike, or if it doesn't work out, just get your $ back.

 

[stubborn]

I guess they tried the bike during the test camp in Spain... These are good reviews!

 

[Chumba]

Did you notice? Not one word in both reviews about tube(less) tires

Yep! Because it doesn't matter a rodents rectum

 

[penner]

Love it

Seems like more reviews are rolling in.

The first batch of 2,500 nineT’s has already sold out, meaning orders placed now will be met in June. That’s a fairly good indication that BMW has got the styling right. But when a bike looks this good, the worry is it might be let down by performance. It might be as traditional to ride as it is to look at, like the Moto Guzzi V7.

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Did not know that...

The comments in the review are a bit negative towards the design... I wonder why they consider "nice" because I have nothing to complain a bout in terms of styling.

 

[9T33]

****, getting in on the second batch is going to suck as you will miss months of good riding weather. At least it's only June

 

[will77]

Another one ........BMW R NineT: Review - PistonHeads

 

[frank]

BMW R nineT, R1200RT R1200GS Adv all ridden! | First Ride | Motorcyclenews.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlL5Zbu4Ls0