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The BMW R nine T scrambler

24/8/2016

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BMW R nine T Scrambler
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​The Bmw R nine T Scrambler hits the road (and the market) priced 14.000,00 €. It's premium, not cheap but its nearly 2000 euros less than the R nineT (currently rebadged R nine T Roadster) so at the end is more affordable.

The Bmw R nine T Scrambler is based on the R nine T platform featuring several differences adopted in order to reduce the costs (and enhance some off-road skills).

The rear 180 mm wide wheel has been replaced by a 170 mm. A steel tank replaced the aluminium one and the upside down fork has been replaced by a traditional one. The same happened for the radial brakes, but don't panic!

On the bright side, this changes don't impact the bike behaviour in a negative way. 

Moreover, the Scrambler gained some features the Roadster itself hasn't. The Scrambler is already Euro 4 compliant, features a higher, more comfortable riding position and last but not least, the R nine T Scrambler wears tubeless tyres. Incredibly the posh R nine T has classic spoked rims that require the tubes. The R nine T Scrabler features basic alloy rims, but with extra 400 € you can get the evoluted tubeless spoked rims. This ones look quite classic but are modern and more safe.

The great response delivered by the legendary air cooled boxer engine is the same we used to know despite of the Euro 4 homologation. Moreover, the Scrambler's riding position is really a nice surprice. Compared to the R nine T, the handlebar is higher and nearer (thanks to new risers and the new 19 inches front tyre) and the seat height is at 82 cm (versus the 78.5 of the Roadster).

The traditional (Showa) front suspension, and rear (supplied by Sachs) show an increased excursion.

All this combined, deliver a natural, smooth behaviour to the bike.

Compared with the R nine T Roadster it is just a bit less performance oriented and a little less glamourous, but it is more poliedric and consistant. We could say "essential" positive sense.

And uh, yes the BRAAP from the double Akrapovich exhaust is still there!  

R nine T Scrambler strong points:

  • It's authentic, essential and beautiful.
  • The R nine T Scrambler can take you almost anywhere. Provided that you feel cool and laid-back enough.
  • The air cooled boxer engine is a true masterpiece. This version of the German flat two is so good to ride, to hear, and to look at.
 R nine T Scrambler weak points:
  • The rev counter is optional.  
  • The rear wheel is "only"170/60. A choice oriented to the off road. But let's be honest: a) The bike will spend 99% of the time on the asphalt. b) heritage models are basically cool & stylsh and big rear tyres are attractive. Why change it?
  • The passenger's foot pegs iron bar support looks long way outdated. Heritage models are about coolness & style...so don't forget to remove it if you ride solo. 

R nine T Scrambler technical data

  • ​Engine Type Air/oil-cooled flat twin ('Boxer') 4-stroke engine, two camshafts and four radially aligned valves per cylinder, central balancer shaft
  • Capacity 1,170 cc
  • Rated output 81 kW (110 hp) at 7,750 rpm
  • Max. torque 116 Nm at 6.000 rpm
  • Maximum speed over 200 km/h
  • Consumption w.r.t WMTC for 100km 5.3 l
  • Clutch Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated
  • Gearbox Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth
  • Drive Shaft drive
  • Frame three-section frame consisting of one front and two rear sections, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, removeable pillion frame for single ride use
  • Front wheel location / suspension Telescopic forks with 43 mm fixed-tube diameter
  • Rear wheel location / suspension Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut, spring preload steplessly adjustable by hook wrench, rebound-stage damping adjustable
  • Suspension travel front / rear  125 mm / 140 mm
  • Wheels Cast wheels. Rim, front 3,00 x 19" Rim, rear 4,50 x 17"
  • Tyres. Front 120/70 R 19 Rear 170/60 R 17
  • Brakes. front Twin-disc brakes, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston callipers. Brake, rear Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating caliper. ABS BMW Motorrad ABS
  • Dimensions / weights. Length 2.175 mm. Height (excl. mirrors) 1.330 mm. Seat height, unladen weight 820 mm
  • Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled. 220 kg
  • Usable tank volume. 17 l. Reserve app. 3,5 l

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