[Ro.nin]

Seems the NineT has the same tank as the R1200R - 18L plus 3L reserve.
I think this should give us great range.

What are some real life numbers from current R1200R owners, given the tank and engine are the same (bikes are pretty similar)?

 

[Escape Route]

Fuelly says that the average mpg for the R1200R is around 44-45 mpg. And there are a good number of users reporting so the average should be pretty accurate. Is the nineT going to be lighter though? That would make it a bit more efficient.

 

[clem]

Tank Range Q

The total gasoline tank volume & reserve are about the same. 45mpg is a good guess driving at 55mph(88kph). Mileage will fall at higher speeds. A naked phenomenon. BMW's website allows you to compare the NineT and Roadster. It shows the NineT getting worse gas mileage. Big deal. You have more freedom to customize the NineT. NineT is shown using 4.5 liters of fuel to travel 100 kilometers at 90kph. It drops to 5.8 liters for the same distance travelling at 120 kph. (Roadster gets 4.1 & 5.5) The NineT is about 5 kg. lighter than the Roadster fully fuelled. This is practically the same. I suggest you fill up every two hundred miles. The fuel pump inside the tank needs some gas for cooling. Don't push the tank range limits and you won't need to worry about pushing the bike. YMMV
BMW Motorrad International

 

[Ro.nin]

Fantastic

The total gasoline tank volume & reserve are about the same. 45mpg is a good guess driving at 55mph(88kph). Mileage will fall at higher speeds. A naked phenomenon. BMW's website allows you to compare the NineT and Roadster. It shows the NineT getting worse gas mileage. Big deal. You have more freedom to customize the NineT. NineT is shown using 4.5 liters of fuel to travel 100 kilometers at 90kph. It drops to 5.8 liters for the same distance travelling at 120 kph. (Roadster gets 4.1 & 5.5) The NineT is about 5 kg. lighter than the Roadster fully fuelled. This is practically the same. I suggest you fill up every two hundred miles. The fuel pump inside the tank needs some gas for cooling. Don't push the tank range limits and you won't need to worry about pushing the bike. YMMV
BMW Motorrad International

Two hundred miles would be AMAZING.

I'm used to My Thrux, light comes on at 100-120 miles, depending how spirited the riding... 200 miles would be such a significant change.

And you have to stretch anyways...

Cheers!

 

[Scooter Paul]

Very roughly I factor in refueling my R1200R, when touring, about at the 200 mile mark with fuel to spare. I don't like stopping too often for fuel and appreciate a good tank range as a consequence. A similar range for my NineT when it arrives will be welcome.

Paul

 

[M&M]

A french magazine did a test with a R1200R, riding to an empty tank. They've put 23L in the tank.

 

[Ro.nin]

Very roughly I factor in refueling my R1200R, when touring, about at the 200 mile mark with fuel to spare. I don't like stopping too often for fuel and appreciate a good tank range as a consequence. A similar range for my NineT when it arrives will be welcome.

Paul

Thanks for all your input, Scooter Paul!

The NineT range might be slightly worse than the R12002, being a naked bike and all... but still, 200 miles sounds lovely!

 

[street]

Who's getting 40's? I get 52 and 220 to 240 on a tank. Tiny reserve on the R.

 

[wallmon]

I always got 46-50 on my old R12R. 200+ on a tank was easy.

 

[9T33]

So i guess it's safe to say the R NineT should be able to pass the 200 mark, even up to 220?

 

[Bose]

Tank size

So i guess it's safe to say the R NineT should be able to pass the 200 mark, even up to 220?

To me the tank size is 18 litres with a usable 3 litres reserve which is from the 18 litres ,so full tank of 18 litres won't quite get you to 200 unless your riding along counting trees !!
My triple black GS1200 had the same engine (twin cam) with a 20 litre tank and the bike was remapped to 105 bhp at the back wheel and I could manage 150 miles ragging it or 220 on tour with full panniers.
Quote me wrong if any one has new info from BMW

 

[9T33]

To me the tank size is 18 litres with a usable 3 litres reserve which is from the 18 litres ,so full tank of 18 litres won't quite get you to 200 unless your riding along counting trees !!
My triple black GS1200 had the same engine (twin cam) with a 20 litre tank and the bike was remapped to 105 bhp at the back wheel and I could manage 150 miles ragging it or 220 on tour with full panniers.
Quote me wrong if any one has new info from BMW

Thanks for your insight. It sounds just about right, i wouldn't doubt you. I was in a way throwing out a number
I guess NineT range will be around 150?

 

[Bose]

Tank range

Yep the true usable range will be 18 litres only so at 15 litres used you have 3 litres to find some replenishment or start pushing
I found on my latest GS that when it got to no bars left and out of fuel according to the gauge that when I filled it up I still had 2 litres left as a safety net as it wouldn't take 20 litres
So let's hope this 18 litre tank has also a side pocket

 

[ClearwaterBMW]

I think the tank is a perfect size for the kind of bike it is. I'm sure will be getting almost 50 miles per gallon at 50 mph but once you go any faster because his bike has no aerodynamic properties whatsoever your fuel efficiency will drop dramatically. Of course this is not the kind of bike one is going to ride at a rapid pace anyway. I think they have included the perfect tank to match this bike

 

[Bose]

18litres will suit as clearwaterBMW says and if I can stay out on it for 150 mile stints without worrying then that's fantastic for me ,providing the seat is semi comfy of course

 

[ClearwaterBMW]

18litres will suit as clearwaterBMW says and if I can stay out on it for 150 mile stints without worrying then that's fantastic for me ,providing the seat is semi comfy of course

yeah......
this surely is NOT going to be the kind of bike for riding 250 miles without a break... and that's just fine for me. i have other bikes for THAT "purpose."

 

[gerry]

...i have other bikes for THAT "purpose."

... exactly... my GSA has a 33l liters tank (official), 36l fit in in real live.
That's good enough for 600 km/ ~370 miles. After that it's time for a coffee

 

[ClearwaterBMW]

... exactly... my GSA has a 33l liters tank (official), 36l fit in in real live.
That's good enough for 600 km/ ~370 miles. After that it's time for a coffee

YEP !!!!!
As an aside and I was never a fan of them but the Harley-Davidson sportster has been one of the most popular bikes in the history of modern motorcycling and I think we all know that peanut tank barely gives people 60 to 75 miles of range. Nonetheless they sold every single one they made for years and years and years and you never heard anyone complaining about the tank size. I don't mention this so folks can make fun of that company but only because the tank size of this new bike we will all be getting is far more than sufficient for the kind of bike it is

 

[pistonbroke]

Hi all
The 1200r I had used to do 50 plus to a uk gallon.
The gs 1200 used to do 45 plus.
The difference was in the gearing.
The gs was slightly lower gearing .80 mph on the r was 75 on the gs at the same revs.
I only ever used to put 2 gallons in as I just rode daily to work , 50 mile round trip.bike felt nice and light half empty.

 

[9T33]

thanks for the info, so 18 liters is it!
time to these bikes to roll into our garages so we can do some real world testing