BMW R Nine T

The BMW R Nine T is designed to look like a vintage hipster motorcycle. It has an almost naked body design which is reminiscent of 70s BMW bike designs. Even though the bike seems hefty, it is surprisingly small-sized, making it perfect for riders of all heights. One of the key design features is its ability to customize. You can customize almost all the elements of this bike in various ways.

The fuel tank in the front of the bike is also an important design feature that creates the signature look of the bike. You can customize it to different colours and designs according to your choice. The pillion seat is removable and customizable to other seating options according to the rider's choice. 

The chassis of the bike is supported by a four-frame design which makes customization easy for riders. The frames are divided into the front frame and three-part rear frame with a load-bearing engine, gearbox, and a removable pillion frame.

The BMW R Nine T is one of the most comfortable bikes that are available in the Malaysian market. With all its customization options, this bike features an ergonomically designed seating position for the rider that is comfortable for long rides. The rider's position is designed such that all the ride controls are easily accessible to the rider. The hands and wrist of the rider are in a comfortable resting position on the handlebars.

Handling on the BMW R Nine T is best managed by its robust suspension system. The suspension of this bike features upside-down fork suspension on the front wheel and single-sided swing arm suspension on the rear wheel. A 1,476mm wheelbase with 17" rims gives this bike maneuvering ability in city traffic and busy highways and parking in small spaces.

One of the best features of the BMW R Nine T is its 1,170cc boxer engine. It is a mighty engine that can push out a maximum torque of 116 Nm at 6,000 RPM. It is both air and oil-cooled and features electronic fuel injection. It is a four-stroke twin-cylinder engine with four radial valves per cylinder, a central balance shaft, and a double overhead camshaft.

The exhaust system of this bike features a regulated three-way catalytic converter that reduces the amount of pollution that is emitted from the vehicle. With its powerful engine, this bike can race the streets at a top speed of over 200 kmph. 

This bike also features an 18 litres fuel tank with a reserve of 3 litres. The big fuel tank gives riders the ability to ride long distances without the need for constant refueling.

Braking and safety features are well stacked in this modern vintage model from BMW. The highlight of the braking system comes with the inbuilt BMW Motorrad ABS. This bike also features twin-disc brakes with four-piston radial calipers in the front wheel and a single disc brake with double-piston floating calipers.

Some other safety features of this bike include a pass switch, interchangeable ride modes, and side reflectors.

The BMW R Nine T is one of the best offerings in the heritage line of bikes from BMW. It is a special bike that is very different from its competitors because of its customization options. This bike can get you the thrill of speed with a very powerful engine while looking exceptionally hipster and cool. Overall, it is one of the best bikes you can purchase if you want a bike that has a versatile customizing ability.