Friday 21 February 2014

BMW R NineT


What a cool bike? That is my first word after saw R NineT images on the website. A very special motorcycle with retro-classic and easily can be customized to suit individuals style. Open up BMW Motorrad Malaysia website, yes, the model was displayed even it did not launch yet to the market.


Looking back to the history, BMW is a sport motorcycle that was produced between 1973 and 1976. BMW unveiled its flagship model in the "Stroke Six" range to the global public. Boasting a top speed of just over 200 km/h (124 mph), it was one of the fastest production bikes of its day and went on to claim numerous prizes in a variety of race series.


The BMW Concept Ninety resurrects this spirit of the emotionally charged superbike, translating the emotionality and inspiration of the earlier model into a contemporary guise. This is a modern reiteration of the traditional essence of the motorcycle: the harmonious unison of man and machine – pure and emotional.


The BMW Concept Ninety takes to the stage as a sporty boxer with a battery of sophisticated details. Its basic proportions clearly take their cue from the forebear that inspired this concept: the fairing, tank, seat and tail instantly signal its family bond with the BMW R 90 S. The BMW Concept Ninety also picks up on the demarcation of the bike's proportions that was a hallmark of the time. The upper ergonomic and aerodynamic bodywork is visually separated from the black engine and chassis. The bodywork is hand crafted from aluminium. Its brushed areas can be seen in the tinted areas of the front fairing and tank, as well as at the tail. The rich orange shade of the BMW Concept Ninety is also a nod to the legendary Daytona Orange paintwork of the BMW R 90 S.


The BMW Concept Ninety delivers a very sporty interpretation of the front fairing. But whereas halogen was technically cutting-edge in the BMW R 90 S era, contemporary LED elements light up the face of the BMW Concept Ninety, honoring its ancestor with a round headlamp design.


Seamlessly mounted behind it, the dynamically shaped tank ensures an optimal connection between rider and machine. Further along, the tank and seat melt harmoniously into each other. A steadily ascending line from the handlebars to the tail creates a slight wedge shape, lending the BMW Concept Ninety an almost ready to attack stance when viewed from the side – like a sprinter about to explode into action.


Below the bodywork sits the air-cooled flat-twin boxer engine. Entirely in black with contrast cut details this section of the bike symbolises concerted power, precision and performance. The mechanics and technology as a whole are purposely rendered visible and reflect a keen attention to detail.


The R nineT personifies the PURE RIDING philosophy down to the last detail. State-of-the-art BMW motorcycle technology combined with classic, high-quality details make for a flat twin bike which leaves a lasting impression.



No compromises: the nineT is only available in pure Black with high-level equipment. This is intentional. However, it gives you a lot of room for individualisation and can be given a completely new character thanks to the wide range of accessories available.






Specification:
Engine: 1170cc Flat Twin Boxer air/oil cooled
Maximum power: 110 hp @ 7750rpm
Maximum torque: 88 lb-ft. @ 6000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed
Final drive: Cardan shaft drive
Front suspension: Upside-down telescopic
Rear suspension: Paralever single sided swing-arm with a central strut
Front tire: 120/70 ZR17
Rear tire: 180/55 ZR17


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