Thank you Nestoras, I try to find a song that matches the mood of the bike and this song really fit this bike's personality. Some times it seems that the song was made specifically for a bike and some times it seems that the bike was made specifically for the song and in this case both apply, they were made for each other. Take care, Scott
So, you take a pre 2013 R1200GS, remove the long travel suspension, luggage capability, fuel guage, rev counter, comfortable seat, tyre pressure monitor, light weight alloy wheels, big fuel tank, indicator switches that free your left hand to operate the clutch simultaneosly, centre stand, hand guards, and a few more useful bits. The money that you save buys some functionless bling of dubious aesthetic value. Am I missing something?
Great review as usual Scott, thanks. Nice n relaxed, beautiful bike, fantastic road. Any other R9T reviews would be most welcome, especially the /5 homage. 😉
Yeah really nice bike. So many nice ones to choose from in the RnineT lineup. I bought a /5 last month and really like it. I'm glad they kept the analog display as well.
I had a ride test with it. The bike was very amusing and nice to ride. Nothing against. In the end, I chosen the Triumph T120. In terms of this kind of bikes, the T120 was right on the spot for me. But if I could have both, this would be in my garage too✌️✌️ This was, as usually, a very good video to explain that this bike is not just a beautiful bike, but a bike that is also fun to ride. And in terms of reliability, it’s a BMW, they rarely do machines that are above high quality. So, I believe this is a true proposal for this segment. Thanks 🙏🏼
Well done Scott. You nailed it also. Im increasingly bored about fancy user modes, huge displays and loads of Menue Buttons. It’s like to be at work in the office. Brrr. Funny Video. Thanks for Sharing.
me again...haha great review. I actually have the R9T and have tricked it out, it sure does make me smile each time I ride it, just looking for something that could do small tour miles without the windblast. the old air-cooled engine in the 9T is just peachy, im told by bmw its the same unit that was in the HP2 just tuned slightly different and imho you dont need any more power in a naked bike, Handles like a treat, back to old school with no slipper clutch, no riding modes, no traction control, wheelie control etc, just a bike you want to ride that makes you smile...
Thanks again Karl. Yea, the boxer motor has been refined over the last 4 decades, don't need to say much more about that :) About as near to perfection that an OEM can get in a motor. All the R9Ts are simply good, smooth, refined. it's one of those bikes to where the powertrain, chassis, ergonomics and looks compliment each other, like a symphony.
Loved my ‘83/‘84 r65.always wanted the gd from that period. Can it go off road? Are there hard travel bags available? Windscreens? Anything to make it practical for travel?
So for a whole lot extra you get some shiny bling but still the same hopeless suspension. The extra ask for the bling would be a much wiser spend on real suspension that works.
This is my favourite BMW. I owned an R1100GS for 14 years and 92,000 miles. Some bill if you drop this bike. I'd settle for the stock one. Metzler Tourance are great tyres. I did most of the above mileage on them. I bet the old bike's weight was a dry one. This is a wet one.
Just found your channel and this review very well done, also I have one of these in the UK and changed from a sport bike as the UK roads are so bad and with its semi off road ability is great for famous British country lanes lots of fun ;-)
For those like me having had R 80 GS (1990) this sound looks like a heresy.The original carbureted engines had a deep thump muscle noise and much more sexy. Nowadays I have no envy to buy one of these. Am I getting old perhaps...😁 And those blinking cosmetics acessoires are so disposable..
I had to laugh at the "baked beans" exhaust note!! Very good observation! I have a normal R9T with USD front forks - the rear suspension (shock) is really not good... much to hard for the thin seat! Otherwise I enjoy the bike (apart from the "excuse me" LOL!!) Regards!
Actually prefer the looks of the Scrambler, though other reviewers stated they found the steering vague although this may be due to the Metzeler Karoo tyres. Maybe the Tourance tyres help overcome any vagueness. Have you ridden the Scrambler? Believe the Urban and Scrambler have same rake angle.
Great video sir really appreciate the relax phase of this video something different from other videos. Is the urban GS has the same engine from standard r9t
Thank you, Yes, it's the same 1200cc boxer motor that BMW has been making since like forever. So it's bullet proof. It's not the new 1250 ShiftCam motor that just came out last year. Ride safe, Scott
One common point in your review with another english rewier named Dick W is the pleasure which brings both of you to laugh while riding . As a user of a 1985 R80 RT I know well the engine which powered the R80 GS. Yes, your wish that Bmw decide to make another version of this GS is great. It would be a best seller. Especially a middle class adventure "Spirit of GS" R60 GS , 60 hp, 6 m/kg torque,max weight 200kg and half the price of the R1250 GS. It would suit the needs of most flat-twin lovers who are getting a bit old now but who still hate the parallel twins+chain news 750 and 850 GS.
A middleweight boxer GS...hmm... about 200kg, about half the power & price of the 1250 boxer...hmm... That actually sounds like a good idea. BMW are you listening?
Yes the highest challenge for BMW would be to built the most reliable ever adventure bike with a modern boxer and bomb proof electronics reduced to the minimal. On each review of BMW bikes I write about this hoping the miracle. With the heavy R1250 GS,BMW only sells the dream of adventure to rich guys too old to handle a 250kg bike in a narrow trail. A more accessible flat-twin with a final drive shaft is needed.
Agree, 1250 GSA is an elephant heavy 616 pounds with empty side cases. GS/GSA forums have a few nightmare scenarios of keyless fob not working on new 1250’s. BMW, please offer a simplified lighter old school GS.
Well, one pays homage to 1980 and the other goes way back a lot farther to 1938, so it really comes down to what look you want. Both are good modern up-to-date machines. Boxer or parallel twin. Looks, Speed Twin wins for me. Function, both perform well, Speed has more power/torque and will go faster in a corner than the Urban. So I guess I've just talked myself into a decision...lol.
It's my absolute favourite among the RNineT's! Well, along with the new modell /5, which is just awesome. The Urban G/S is the successful of the famous R80 G/S and it's the only RNineT with a real nice seatheight. Being 6ft 3in you have to consider those things ;) Btw... I think you put bumblebees inside :D PS: This video kind of reminds me of the video from your wifes Honda. I'm assuming it was that much fun, was it?
Bumblebees...LOL! Hi Simon, yea, this bike was fun but fun in a different way from the Honda XL50, that's just a toy that is fun to play with, not a serious riding machine, this is a serious riding machine and fun at the same time. Take care, Scott
Yes, you should be fine but you are getting close to a "height limit", imho. I'm already close at 1.76m. It really depends on your leg inseam. I suggest go sit on one to make sure.
Buying motorcycles and making fart jokes. Its good to know that we dont truly grow up, we just get jobs to buy bigger toys. Great review. Please see if you can review the new RT9 Scrambler! I want to know if it would be a good platform for a retro adv build.
Umm...trail yes but off-road, nope. But with that said you can take any bike off-road, I know I've taken my KTM1290 Super Duke R off-road and got it stuck. So, just depends on how much you want to do off-road. 🤔
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Nice touch with the music cover on this one. I already enjoy your video's quality, laid back style and info provided, keep them coming m8.
Thank you Nestoras, I try to find a song that matches the mood of the bike and this song really fit this bike's personality. Some times it seems that the song was made specifically for a bike and some times it seems that the bike was made specifically for the song and in this case both apply, they were made for each other.
Take care, Scott
Love the part of those "Excuse me"s with laughing!!
So, you take a pre 2013 R1200GS, remove the long travel suspension, luggage capability, fuel guage, rev counter, comfortable seat, tyre pressure monitor, light weight alloy wheels, big fuel tank, indicator switches that free your left hand to operate the clutch simultaneosly, centre stand, hand guards, and a few more useful bits. The money that you save buys some functionless bling of dubious aesthetic value.
Am I missing something?
It's always about the feeling. I just feel nothing when I look at the R1200GS. The look of the Urban GS on the other hand is just amazing.
@@Thirty-Thirty
AGREED.
Great review as usual Scott, thanks. Nice n relaxed, beautiful bike, fantastic road. Any other R9T reviews would be most welcome, especially the /5 homage. 😉
Yeah really nice bike. So many nice ones to choose from in the RnineT lineup. I bought a /5 last month and really like it. I'm glad they kept the analog display as well.
I had a ride test with it. The bike was very amusing and nice to ride. Nothing against.
In the end, I chosen the Triumph T120.
In terms of this kind of bikes, the T120 was right on the spot for me. But if I could have both, this would be in my garage too✌️✌️
This was, as usually, a very good video to explain that this bike is not just a beautiful bike, but a bike that is also fun to ride. And in terms of reliability, it’s a BMW, they rarely do machines that are above high quality. So, I believe this is a true proposal for this segment. Thanks 🙏🏼
Well done Scott. You nailed it also. Im increasingly bored about fancy user modes, huge displays and loads of Menue Buttons. It’s like to be at work in the office. Brrr.
Funny Video. Thanks for Sharing.
me again...haha great review. I actually have the R9T and have tricked it out, it sure does make me smile each time I ride it, just looking for something that could do small tour miles without the windblast. the old air-cooled engine in the 9T is just peachy, im told by bmw its the same unit that was in the HP2 just tuned slightly different and imho you dont need any more power in a naked bike, Handles like a treat, back to old school with no slipper clutch, no riding modes, no traction control, wheelie control etc, just a bike you want to ride that makes you smile...
Thanks again Karl. Yea, the boxer motor has been refined over the last 4 decades, don't need to say much more about that :) About as near to perfection that an OEM can get in a motor.
All the R9Ts are simply good, smooth, refined. it's one of those bikes to where the powertrain, chassis, ergonomics and looks compliment each other, like a symphony.
Loved this video. I was laughing with you while you were "brapping" 😀✌🏼
Nettes Video 😂😂😂 Excuse me… Excuse me… lol rofl… best video from u ever!
Loved my ‘83/‘84 r65.always wanted the gd from that period. Can it go off road? Are there hard travel bags available? Windscreens? Anything to make it practical for travel?
Thanks for the great video and
many greetings from Germany!
So for a whole lot extra you get some shiny bling but still the same hopeless suspension. The extra ask for the bling would be a much wiser spend on real suspension that works.
This is my favourite BMW. I owned an R1100GS for 14 years and 92,000 miles.
Some bill if you drop this bike. I'd settle for the stock one. Metzler Tourance are great tyres. I did most of the above mileage on them. I bet the old bike's weight was a dry one. This is a wet one.
Just found your channel and this review very well done, also I have one of these in the UK and changed from a sport bike as the UK roads are so bad and with its semi off road ability is great for famous British country lanes lots of fun ;-)
For those like me having had R 80 GS (1990) this sound looks like a heresy.The original carbureted engines had a deep thump muscle noise and much more sexy. Nowadays I have no envy to buy one of these. Am I getting old perhaps...😁 And those blinking cosmetics acessoires are so disposable..
I AGREE WITH YOU for all the "cosmetics" which shows well the commercial politic of BMW : taking more money from your wallet.
I had to laugh at the "baked beans" exhaust note!! Very good observation! I have a normal R9T with USD front forks - the rear suspension (shock) is really not good... much to hard for the thin seat! Otherwise I enjoy the bike (apart from the "excuse me" LOL!!) Regards!
Yea this two into one exhaust just sounds hilarious. When I first turned it on, I about died laughing.
Actually prefer the looks of the Scrambler, though other reviewers stated they found the steering vague although this may be due to the Metzeler Karoo tyres. Maybe the Tourance tyres help overcome any vagueness. Have you ridden the Scrambler? Believe the Urban and Scrambler have same rake angle.
Great video sir really appreciate the relax phase of this video something different from other videos. Is the urban GS has the same engine from standard r9t
Thank you,
Yes, it's the same 1200cc boxer motor that BMW has been making since like forever. So it's bullet proof. It's not the new 1250 ShiftCam motor that just came out last year.
Ride safe,
Scott
Quality video man, two tumbs up :)
One common point in your review with another english rewier named Dick W is the pleasure which brings both of you to laugh while riding . As a user of a 1985 R80 RT I know well the engine which powered the R80 GS. Yes, your wish that Bmw decide to make another version of this GS is great. It would be a best seller. Especially a middle class adventure "Spirit of GS" R60 GS , 60 hp, 6 m/kg torque,max weight 200kg and half the price of the R1250 GS. It would suit the needs of most flat-twin lovers who are getting a bit old now but who still hate the parallel twins+chain news 750 and 850 GS.
A middleweight boxer GS...hmm... about 200kg, about half the power & price of the 1250 boxer...hmm... That actually sounds like a good idea.
BMW are you listening?
Yes the highest challenge for BMW would be to built the most reliable ever adventure bike with a modern boxer and bomb proof electronics reduced to the minimal. On each review of BMW bikes I write about this hoping the miracle. With the heavy R1250 GS,BMW only sells the dream of adventure to rich guys too old to handle a 250kg bike in a narrow trail. A more accessible flat-twin with a final drive shaft is needed.
Agree, 1250 GSA is an elephant heavy 616 pounds with empty side cases. GS/GSA forums have a few nightmare scenarios of keyless fob not working on new 1250’s. BMW, please offer a simplified lighter old school GS.
I enjoy your reviews, keep it up! I was wondering, what's the brand of the jacket you wear in the video? Thanks!
Thanks Alain, it's a Rukka jacket, they are located in Finland, so they are very good at making cold weather stuff :)
Ride safe, Scott
R nineT Urban GS or Triumph speed twin - your choice?
Well, one pays homage to 1980 and the other goes way back a lot farther to 1938, so it really comes down to what look you want. Both are good modern up-to-date machines. Boxer or parallel twin.
Looks, Speed Twin wins for me. Function, both perform well, Speed has more power/torque and will go faster in a corner than the Urban. So I guess I've just talked myself into a decision...lol.
It's my absolute favourite among the RNineT's! Well, along with the new modell /5, which is just awesome.
The Urban G/S is the successful of the famous R80 G/S and it's the only RNineT with a real nice seatheight.
Being 6ft 3in you have to consider those things ;)
Btw...
I think you put bumblebees inside :D
PS:
This video kind of reminds me of the video from your wifes Honda. I'm assuming it was that much fun, was it?
Bumblebees...LOL!
Hi Simon, yea, this bike was fun but fun in a different way from the Honda XL50, that's just a toy that is fun to play with, not a serious riding machine, this is a serious riding machine and fun at the same time.
Take care, Scott
Is this a bike for a taller person like me? I'm 1.88 m. I ride a R100R Mystic since 1995 (not that big) and I am very interrested in the Urban G/S.
Yes, you should be fine but you are getting close to a "height limit", imho. I'm already close at 1.76m. It really depends on your leg inseam. I suggest go sit on one to make sure.
Hubert auriol 1.88m. 😊
Si le présentateur maîtrisait bien son sujet il regarderait que Hubert auriol fait 1.88 m et n’est pas limité ….vous êtes mauvais …
gorgeous bike
Nice bike and nice music background title pls
Song: Call my own by Jay Denton
Thank you
… but for the 719 option price they could put a nice aluminum can for the rear disk oil reservoir …
But … nice video, thank you.
Buying motorcycles and making fart jokes. Its good to know that we dont truly grow up, we just get jobs to buy bigger toys. Great review. Please see if you can review the new RT9 Scrambler! I want to know if it would be a good platform for a retro adv build.
"The only difference between men and boys are the price of their toys". :)
if you laught and smile, sure it's a great bike.... I had it but the riding position lean forward and rough front susp. would be the downwards.
Please do a review of the 2019 KTM 390 Duke too...
last summer... : ) ruclips.net/video/qb-xEr85vo4/видео.html
@@NothingToProve Ah! Thanks! Good review!!
Can this motorcycle be used as an adventure bike? Going on 20% off road.
Umm...trail yes but off-road, nope. But with that said you can take any bike off-road, I know I've taken my KTM1290 Super Duke R off-road and got it stuck. So, just depends on how much you want to do off-road. 🤔
@@NothingToProve ok thanks. 😬
I would'nt spend one single euro on that 2600euros option package to be honest and i think it looks crap aswell :)
Only the scrambler looks nicer...but that's me.
The suspension was better on the 1980 bike than on this bike.
I didn't know Billy Bob Thornton did bike reviews.
neither did I, he's good!
beautiful· bike nice vedio~
Sorry! 😀😀
The joke about the sound isn‘t funny...
Great video but the music is awful .
Opinions vary.