Create your own legend
There is nothing more beautiful than strong role models. And this applies to design, too.
Starting from £12,350
Enjoy the confident feel of a boxer with an upright and relaxed riding position, coupled with innovative technology.
Choose from countless customising options for your own unique ideas. The R nineT Urban G/S makes a clear statement: It pays tribute to the early days of BMW Motorrad's G/S success story. Just one look and it's clear that the R nineT Urban G/S captures the off-road spirit of that era. At the same time, its driving characteristics make it a true member of today's nineT family.
It reflects the way of life of that time: People knew where they wanted to go, and they knew exactly how they would get there. Same as today.
The source of inspiration: unmistakable.
The design of the R nineT Urban G/S is eye-catching. Distinctive stylistic elements make it a powerful, robust bike that pays tribute to the original G/S design: the 19-inch front wheel, the telescopic fork with the familiar bellows, the headlamp mask with the windscreen and the raised mudguard define the front of the bike. Its profile is defined by a pronounced horizontal lines. White body elements and the narrow, slightly longer red seat revive the spirit of the legendary R 80 G/S from 1980. The black engine and frame highlight this effect. The new classic round instruments also show that the Urban G/S is part of the nineT family. The R nineT Urban G/S also excels on everything from unpaved paths to gravel roads. The optional studded tyres and spoke wheels, the Enduro foot pegs, the bolted-on heat shield and the steel footbrake lever highlight this fact, both functionally and visually.
Technology for pure riding fun.
The R nineT Urban G/S is faithful to the past with its looks, but it shows equal respect for the present with its modern technology. It features the proven engine and electrical system of the BMW R nineT. The R nineT Urban G/S also meets the current EU-4 standard thanks to its state-of-the-art technology. The powerful air-cooled, two-cylinder boxer engine features a capacity of 1170 ccm and 81 kW (110 bhp) of output for a highly dynamic power delivery, even at low speeds. All for a light and modern riding experience. The standard ABS and optional ASC Automatic Stability Control ensure that you're always safe when you bring your power to the road – or gravel. And there's one last visual reference to the enduro roots of the G/S: the raised exhaust system made of brushed stainless steel.
Upright and commanding.
The balanced ergonomic triangle of the Urban G/S keeps you agile and confident on the road: The slightly higher handlebar, the long seat surface and slightly deeper and wider rear mounted footrests make for a more relaxed and confident riding experience. The standard seat height of the series is 850 mm. Thanks to an optional lower seat, the R nineT Urban G/S offers stability for riders of almost all sizes.
Another visual highlight is the seat bench in a leather look. It is impermeable with a high level of workmanship, focusing on the authentic surface and colouring. Therefore, wearing clothing, such as dark jeans, can lead to staining of the seat bench. This patina effect can usually not be eliminated and does not constitute a defect.
Customizing with virtually no limits.
Whether you want off-road looks or a retro vibe, the R nineT Urban G/S expresses your particular mindset. So when it comes to customising, the possibilities are virtually endless, as showcased so well in countless adventures throughout G/S history. The R nineT Urban G/S can be quickly converted into a one-seater thanks to the removable pillion frame.
And in addition, there is a tailored range of Original BMW Motorrad accessories and exclusive, premium optional equipment from BMW Motorrad Spezial. In short: your individuality is just as unrestricted as your riding pleasure.
Type | Air/oil-cooled two-cylinder, four-stroke boxer engine with two camshafts and four radially arranged valves per cylinder as well as central counterbalance shaft |
Bore x stroke | 101 mm x 73 mm |
Capacity | 1,170 cc |
Rated output | 80 kW (109 hp) at 7,250 rpm |
Max. torque | 116 Nm at 6,000 rpm |
Compression ratio | 12.0 : 1 |
Mixture control / engine management | Electronic intake pipe injection / digital engine management with overrun cutoff, twin-spark ignition |
Emission control | Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter, emission standard EU-5 |
Alternator | Three-phase alternator with 720 Watt nominal power |
Battery | 12 V / 12 Ah, maintenance-free |
Clutch | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
Gearbox | Claw-shifted six-speed transmission with helical-cut splines |
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 |
Wheelbase | 1,527 mm |
Castor | 110.6 mm |
Steering head angle | 61.5° |
Wheels | Cast wheels |
Rim, front | 3.00 x 19" |
Rim, rear | 4.50 x 17" |
Tyres, front | 120/70 R 19 |
Tyres, rear | 170/60 R 17 |
Brake, front | Twin-disc brakes, diameter 320 mm, 4-piston callipers |
Brake, rear | Single disc brake, diameter 265 mm, double-piston floating calliper |
ABS | BMW Motorrad ABS Pro |
Seat height | 850 mm |
Inner leg curve | 1,890 mm |
Usable tank volume | 17 l |
Reserve | app. 3.5 l |
Length | 2,175 mm |
Height (incl. mirrors) | 1,330 mm |
Width (incl. hand levers) | 865 mm |
Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled |
223 kg ¹ |
Permitted total weight | 430 kg |
Payload (with standard equipment) | 207 kg |
There is nothing more beautiful than strong role models. And this applies to design, too.
The R nineT Urban G/S boasts balanced ridability.
The air/oil-cooled boxer takes your ideas on board. And makes for very fun travel.
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