Starting  off a new series called 9 Photos. We will be curating pictures of motorcycles that move us and / or have great work put into them.

I am starting this with 9 photos of BMW R nineT that truly capture its essence. In a year where cafe racers have been taking a more mainstream role, its great that BMW has finally released what seems like a lovely motorcycle.  With touring options no less, so as to be eligible for our blog! I can see myself on a solo journey on various back roads on a motorcycle like this!

(You can see the release of the nineT on BMW’s 90th birthday here if you missed it.)

BMW R nineT

Looks like a very comfortable touring setup on motorcycle with a pretty standard body position. Note the aftermarket Akrapovic exhaust that has replaced the standard twin exhaust setup on this motorcycle.

BMW R nineT

Low maintenance drive shaft. Thankfully they haven’t gone the chain route.

BMW R nineT

The Sunday morning rider’s cafe racer hump. Nicely integrated!

Photos of BMW R nineT on…

…the highway make me want to ride out too!

BMW R nineT

The Boxer cafe

Tail lamps of the BMW R nineT

Very nicely designed LED tail lamps. Given the various set ups of the rear end of the motorcycle, I am not sure at the moment how they are integrating the tail lamps in other setups, especially when the tail section is removed.

BMW R nineT

BMW R nineT’s top view

 

In addition to these photos, enjoy this bonus video of BMW R nineT