I work at a bike dealership and watching thr smiles on peoples faces when they fire up the flat motor and it jerks sideways never gets old. It has crazy good manners, awesome power and brakes. Jack of all trades, master of none... mods change that quickly. They love wheelies!
I have a 2014 and I will never sell it. Its a work of art and it can be a rowdy bike to ride or a docile tourer. I've had it on road, off road, traveled to multiple countries, day rides, it handles anything you can throw at it. Its a joy to ride. The euro 3 bikes are delightfully anologue, no traction, no modes etc. Its also surprisingly quick. You're right Chris. It just puts a smile on your face. Great review.
@@davesnowpros6785 that does ring a bell now. Anyway…happy as a clam with what I have and the R12 9T (?) seems like a rather big step backwards…aesthetically and in my eyes of course
I’m lucky enough to have three bikes to play with. My favourite? My R9T Urban, loads of fun at less than silly speeds, sounds great, and fits me well at 6’1” unlike the Triumph Speedtwin I tried at the time of buying the R9T. I wouldn’t want to ride across France on one, that’s what GS’s and RT’s etc are for, but for a blast around the countryside its just fantastic.
Mate I have to tell you, your english and the quality of your reviews are so good even a french guy like prefered leaving aside his own mother tongue. Cheers.
I have exactly the same bike - albeit a 2016 model - added a small daytona fairing and raised the bars 2 cm + gel pad on the seat. This allowed me to do a return trip from Montpellier to Norwich with no comfort problems - great bike
Good review guys 👍 one of the big differences between the R nine T and it's derivatives (scrambler etc) is that they have a much cheaper fork. Only the original has that awesome spec RR fork 👍
I just rewatched this video and realised this is my bike per the datatag no. For ref. I switched out the rear spring for Ohlins and OEM headers for catless Ti Akra's and finished it off with a Sargent seat. Loving it.
My Euro 5 model doesn’t suffer too badly from wobbly clocks, the rear suspension can be harsh on rough roads but the front end is sound. Missing a fuel gauge is not an issue for me, most motorcycle fuel gauges are crap anyway - my MT09Sp was always full until it hit reserve. A cracking bike!
@@LEEGOOVER9901 Hi Joseph, I think you’ve misread my comment, I wrote ‘hitting reserve’, - getting to the point where the fuel warning comes on, on the R NineT that’s with about 30 miles of fuel left in the tank. 😉
Great review- As the owner of a RnineT GS Anniversary, I concur with his assessment. I went from a Water Cooled 1200 GSA to this O.G. oil cooled boxer as I really missed the sound and response of the "old" oil cooled boxer... I wish it had more suspension travel due to our shitty roads, here in California, but it is a BLAST to ride...!
I recently bought an '11 R1200R, and I've already decided that its replacement--after it hits 100k mi--will be some form of RnineT. Same old torquey bulletproof engine in a 10-yrs-newer bike. I'm hooked.
I got to test ride one last fall at a motorrad demo day and of the bikes I rode that day including both s1000s this was my favorite bike of the whole day
Possibly….I think it was Guzzi didn’t really market it well. Was it a sports bike, a cruiser, a sport tourer??? Whatever, a cracking naked roadster I’d say.
@@nigelfisher3756 perhaps answering my question to a degree but from my perspective the “problem” is that there are very few dealerships and therefore Guzzis around to buy and subsequently service. That and, perhaps unfairly, the fact that they are still perceived as less reliable which compounds the lack of dealerships and available parts problem. They look good and seem to use quality materials though which is more than what can be said about a lot of the plastic-fantastic offered by other brands
As an owner, i can tell you the clocks wobble badly, the suspension is awful and the lack of fuel gauge is a pain that you shouldnt have on a modern bike. However if you mod it the way i have, its a pleasure to own.
I think the clock wobble is by design, saves the vibration transfer to the dials and connectors. Agree with the suspension, changing the rear shock is the most important of all mods you can do.
@Dontlooknowman Doesn't help when trying to stay at 30mph at speed cameras, end up having to make sure and going nearer 25. No problem now I fitted the motogadget pro. And yeah wilbers rear shock and S1000RR front inserts made a huge difference.
@bayxican831 I have done lots to mine. Highlights, Wilbers rear shock, ABR, DNA filters, UG headers & Bos twin end cans, and Rapid Bike Evo fueling unit. Love this bike!
Not quick but great looking bikes, very easy to mod and lots of aftermarket. Still enjoy my 2017 but I did have to add something stupid fast to the stable.
In the US Dealers are dumping their R NINE T's for $10K USD for the incoming R12T's. That makes it a really good deal for a NEW bike at 100HP and 80TQ.
Loved my 9T for all the years I had it, but I chewed through two rear hub bearings on it because apparently it's NOT meant for track days or aggressive canyon carving? Ohlins front and back, rear sets, Akra exhaust, remap, all the bells and whistles. Too bad that rear hub was such a pain in the butt 😞
I was going to trade in my 2016 Thruxton R for one earlier this year until I discovered that all of the R9T's suffer from quivering clocks. That's something I would have to look at every day and I know it would drive my OCD mad so I kept my Thruxton.
Ride one this week. What a hoot, grab it by the scruff of its neck and it wriggles, barks, shimmies. So much feedback from the suspension and the brakes were awesome. I couldn't get over how good it was.
Seat uncomfortable no fuel gauge rear shock shit - but I luv my 2016 sports with Aly tank - Wilber shock motogadget clocks, airbox delete lost more luv it just waiting to put bespoke leather seat at Tom Hurley
Had one for 24 hours to test ride. Not terribly impressed. The street triple is a far better bike by a country mile. The triple brings joy, the R9T just brings vibrations.
I am not sure I would be able to get through my gate, because this bike has a nice pair sticking out.I like the bike but not with spoke wheels which is a nightmare to keep clean.
@@johnlaw5762 I prefer to miss the point and keep my wheels clean, thank you Sir. My Z900RS hasn't spoked wheels and that works just fine for me. Each to their own I guess and keep those spokes clean fella 👍
I always dismissed them as I thought they were ‘only’ a 900 and I prefer bigger bikes. I hadn’t realised that it’s a 1200 😀 Wonder why they called them a R9T and not a R12T🤔
It's a wordplay. It was released in 2013, which was 90 years of BMW Motorrad and a hark back to the R90S which is probably one of the most legendary BMW models. You know the one, with the funky fading orange paintscheme 😊
Best presenter, hands down. No ego. Great reviews. Love his passion for riding.
Yea, I would also put Michael Neeves up there with the best.
Spot on comment 👏 Chris is such a pro hes not farting, burping or pretending to be gay like others do
@@sugarrfree I know who you have in mind 🤣
@@magellanicspaceclouds 😉
@@sugarrfree We're saying nothing!
I work at a bike dealership and watching thr smiles on peoples faces when they fire up the flat motor and it jerks sideways never gets old. It has crazy good manners, awesome power and brakes.
Jack of all trades, master of none... mods change that quickly. They love wheelies!
Ha! I had a r60/7 years ago. Starting it up, was an experience!
I have a 2014 and I will never sell it. Its a work of art and it can be a rowdy bike to ride or a docile tourer. I've had it on road, off road, traveled to multiple countries, day rides, it handles anything you can throw at it. Its a joy to ride. The euro 3 bikes are delightfully anologue, no traction, no modes etc. Its also surprisingly quick.
You're right Chris. It just puts a smile on your face. Great review.
Couldn’t agree more. The more analogue the better for such a bike IMO. Also won’t sell my gen 1 gor a newer version
@@johnlaw5762 they also changed the geometry from euro 4 on. The 2014-6 versions handle better
@@davesnowpros6785 not so sure about that. Where did you hear/read that if I may ask?
@@johnlaw5762 sure I read it somewhere on one of the r ninet forums. They changed the head angle a bit
@@davesnowpros6785 that does ring a bell now. Anyway…happy as a clam with what I have and the R12 9T (?) seems like a rather big step backwards…aesthetically and in my eyes of course
I’m lucky enough to have three bikes to play with. My favourite? My R9T Urban, loads of fun at less than silly speeds, sounds great, and fits me well at 6’1” unlike the Triumph Speedtwin I tried at the time of buying the R9T. I wouldn’t want to ride across France on one, that’s what GS’s and RT’s etc are for, but for a blast around the countryside its just fantastic.
Mate I have to tell you, your english and the quality of your reviews are so good even a french guy like prefered leaving aside his own mother tongue. Cheers.
I have exactly the same bike - albeit a 2016 model - added a small daytona fairing and raised the bars 2 cm + gel pad on the seat. This allowed me to do a return trip from Montpellier to Norwich with no comfort problems - great bike
One of my most favourite bikes
Finally, a proper review of my fav bike and platform, thanks!
Good review guys 👍 one of the big differences between the R nine T and it's derivatives (scrambler etc) is that they have a much cheaper fork. Only the original has that awesome spec RR fork 👍
I had a 2015 and I still regret selling it. Amazing bike!
I have a 2021 R9T-719 Option in the frost Black/Silver With the Red Frame, looks absolutely stunning, it always draws a crowd 👍😲
Completely agree with Chris, they are super fun bikes to ride. They have so much character!
Not something I’d buy, but I always like a Bike World video anyway.
I just rewatched this video and realised this is my bike
per the datatag no.
For ref. I switched out the rear spring for Ohlins and OEM headers for catless Ti Akra's and finished it off with a Sargent seat. Loving it.
One of my favourite bikes.
My Euro 5 model doesn’t suffer too badly from wobbly clocks, the rear suspension can be harsh on rough roads but the front end is sound. Missing a fuel gauge is not an issue for me, most motorcycle fuel gauges are crap anyway - my MT09Sp was always full until it hit reserve. A cracking bike!
What does it mean by hitting reverse?
@@LEEGOOVER9901 Hi Joseph, I think you’ve misread my comment, I wrote ‘hitting reserve’, - getting to the point where the fuel warning comes on, on the R NineT that’s with about 30 miles of fuel left in the tank. 😉
@@timparish172 ah.. gas reserve.. sorry for misreading your comment..
@@timparish172So, the only indicator is blinking light?
@@LEEGOOVER9901 There’s also a countdown of the miles left in the tank in the information display.
My first bike was the 2018 Rninet pure customised to my liking and still love it
Great review- As the owner of a RnineT GS Anniversary, I concur with his assessment. I went from a Water Cooled 1200 GSA to this O.G. oil cooled boxer as I really missed the sound and response of the "old" oil cooled boxer... I wish it had more suspension travel due to our shitty roads, here in California, but it is a BLAST to ride...!
I recently bought an '11 R1200R, and I've already decided that its replacement--after it hits 100k mi--will be some form of RnineT. Same old torquey bulletproof engine in a 10-yrs-newer bike. I'm hooked.
A legend today and future classic tomorrow. As you say, if you love the boxer character and looks no other retro will do 😊
I rode one once (1st gen). I really liked it!
I got to test ride one last fall at a motorrad demo day and of the bikes I rode that day including both s1000s this was my favorite bike of the whole day
Always had an eye for them.
Proper advice: I'll tell the wife the new kitchen will now be a new bike. Wish me luck 🤣
You still alive mate?
@@fudzzz Yeah... the wife just laughed at me. No new bike. Obviously 🤣
Thanks for the review. Very good bike, no doubt, but for my money, I’d have the more charismatic and stylish Guzzi 1200 Griso, no question.
Wonder why they sold so poorly🤔 Before it’s time perhaps?
Sorry, big faux pas…..doesn’t every motorcyclist know Guzzis are well underrated?
Possibly….I think it was Guzzi didn’t really market it well. Was it a sports bike, a cruiser, a sport tourer??? Whatever, a cracking naked roadster I’d say.
@@nigelfisher3756 perhaps answering my question to a degree but from my perspective the “problem” is that there are very few dealerships and therefore Guzzis around to buy and subsequently service. That and, perhaps unfairly, the fact that they are still perceived as less reliable which compounds the lack of dealerships and available parts problem. They look good and seem to use quality materials though which is more than what can be said about a lot of the plastic-fantastic offered by other brands
As an owner, i can tell you the clocks wobble badly, the suspension is awful and the lack of fuel gauge is a pain that you shouldnt have on a modern bike. However if you mod it the way i have, its a pleasure to own.
Indeed, I miss mine.
I think the clock wobble is by design, saves the vibration transfer to the dials and connectors. Agree with the suspension, changing the rear shock is the most important of all mods you can do.
@Dontlooknowman
Doesn't help when trying to stay at 30mph at speed cameras, end up having to make sure and going nearer 25. No problem now I fitted the motogadget pro. And yeah wilbers rear shock and S1000RR front inserts made a huge difference.
What kind of mods did you make to yours ??
@bayxican831 I have done lots to mine. Highlights, Wilbers rear shock, ABR, DNA filters, UG headers & Bos twin end cans, and Rapid Bike Evo fueling unit. Love this bike!
What a guy! I’m off to the shop!!
The fun, is in the corners.
When do we see a “what is in Chris’ garage” type video?
That would be good, but I really want to know what mods you made to your wife’s CG125to make it LDT capable. Please! Les
Not quick but great looking bikes, very easy to mod and lots of aftermarket. Still enjoy my 2017 but I did have to add something stupid fast to the stable.
Glad to see a few people calling out the Moto Guzzi Griso in the comments.
In the US Dealers are dumping their R NINE T's for $10K USD for the incoming R12T's. That makes it a really good deal for a NEW bike at 100HP and 80TQ.
110bhp
@@stuste964 YEAH! Talking about any bike with over 100hp it is a damned good deal.
Loved my 9T for all the years I had it, but I chewed through two rear hub bearings on it because apparently it's NOT meant for track days or aggressive canyon carving? Ohlins front and back, rear sets, Akra exhaust, remap, all the bells and whistles. Too bad that rear hub was such a pain in the butt 😞
Great review I have this bike and it’s great !
Great review, thanks.
Saw the new R12 2024 model on the inter webs, can't wait to trade in my super duke!
Does it come with the parking brick ?
As you said at the beginning...I am NOT a boxer fan....my brother has 3 or 4 but not for me !
Great video. Did you find that the foot pegs/other parts scrapped when pushing hard in the twisties?
rode one a while back but was put off by the extremely long throttle that felt like it had to be wound 2 times around to make it go..
easy fix
I’d definitely get one
Applied for finance for one. A cracking bike😍😍
I was going to trade in my 2016 Thruxton R for one earlier this year until I discovered that all of the R9T's suffer from quivering clocks. That's something I would have to look at every day and I know it would drive my OCD mad so I kept my Thruxton.
They do, it's something we noticed the first time we rode one, just one of the quirks of the boxer engine.
Make sure you never ride a Royal Enfield 500 single cylinder then. Your OCD will have a royal meltdown 😂
Love it!
Hi thanks.i love Germany.
Amazing bike … nimble and stable … it feels like riding a magic carpet … the bike disappears
Ride one this week. What a hoot, grab it by the scruff of its neck and it wriggles, barks, shimmies. So much feedback from the suspension and the brakes were awesome. I couldn't get over how good it was.
Could the bike being rarely used by most owners influence the slow pace of devaluation?
I like!
Great review, again! Would love to get your opinion on the Tuareg 660 since I've been thinking of down sizing from my 1100GS...
Seat uncomfortable no fuel gauge rear shock shit - but I luv my 2016 sports with Aly tank - Wilber shock motogadget clocks, airbox delete lost more luv it just waiting to put bespoke leather seat at Tom Hurley
How do you turn of the headlight
Had one for 24 hours to test ride. Not terribly impressed. The street triple is a far better bike by a country mile. The triple brings joy, the R9T just brings vibrations.
Dry clutch also.
I don't like the r9t at all, but if Chris is going to ride it, I'll watch
Why not?
EAGERLY WAITING FOR BIKE WORLD AND CARWOW COLLAB . TTS SUPERBUSA VS SUPER CAR.
thats a smooth ad.
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Cracking bike but I had one that used engine oil at an alarming rate. Not for me.
What happened to Lara?
She’s been on a trip to Portugal, having fun!
@@BikeWorldTVshow assuming she’s on a bike I’m very jealous! That’s a huge bucket list trip for me ❤️
@@JayGee6996 yep, she took a Ducati Diavel.
@@BikeWorldTVshow touring Portugal on a hypersofa 👌😁
Tea leaves why don’t all bikes have data tag or equivalent and all race events check race bikes and police do spot checks
That would involve doing some work; it's easier for the plod to nick people doing 35 in a 30 limit.
Datatag have worked with BSB in the past, makes sense though.
Speedos broken though... seemed to be stuck at 60
Money to mantain 😂😂😂 and a lot of money. Good luck for the new buyers.😂
Shock is awfull…. But not to expencive to upgrade (YSS or Wilbers).
Now do a Moto Guzzi V11 Scura 😏
I am not sure I would be able to get through my gate, because this bike has a nice pair sticking out.I like the bike but not with spoke wheels which is a nightmare to keep clean.
If you don’t like spokes on a retro styled bike dare I say you somewhat miss the point altogether 😊
@@johnlaw5762 I prefer to miss the point and keep my wheels clean, thank you Sir. My Z900RS hasn't spoked wheels and that works just fine for me. Each to their own I guess and keep those spokes clean fella 👍
You say that about BMW build quality, but I had a bad experience with a K1200R..... would never buy another BMW bike
BMW boxer: sound absolutely phenomenal?
No. Just about every configuration of twin cylinder engines sound better. Take a 90° Vtwin for instance.
Well if You think BMW looked at Moto Guzzi Griso 1100/1200 and thought hmm we can copy it but just put a pair of saggy jugs on it 😂
🤔Just a bunch of sponsored advertising, don’t waste your time!
How else are vids like this funded? At least we’re upfront about the sponsors, others hide who they’re funded by.
Even so...he did a honest review.... we thanks him... at least....
💐👍🏻
I always dismissed them as I thought they were ‘only’ a 900 and I prefer bigger bikes. I hadn’t realised that it’s a 1200 😀 Wonder why they called them a R9T and not a R12T🤔
next year the new model will be called R12
I think it was to celebrate 90 years of the boxer engine maybe🤔
It's a wordplay. It was released in 2013, which was 90 years of BMW Motorrad and a hark back to the R90S which is probably one of the most legendary BMW models. You know the one, with the funky fading orange paintscheme 😊
Nice, but not a fan of the motor.
Your clocks are loose
Continental gt 650 is better
This is by far the worst bike I’ve ever ridden. Motor pulls like it’s broken.