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BMW R nineT

A 1,170 cc boxer, four frame sections and three wiring looms: made for custom builders.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 31 sources

Also called

  • RoadsterUsed for the original R nineT to distinguish it from the Scrambler, Pure, Urban G/S and Racer derivatives.3

At a glance

0100200
109–110 hpPower
0125250
193.1–225.3 km/hTop speed
0150300
116–119 N·mTorque
05001,000
219–222 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.345671011

Engine
1,170 cc air/oil-cooled DOHC boxer twin, 8 valves16
Layout
Tubular steel frame; shaft final drive110
Gearbox
6-speed sequential manual with a dry clutch1

The story

2014: The original R nineT launches20142016: Scrambler joins on its own chassis20162017: Euro 4 and fully adjustable forks · Pure and Racer expand the family · Urban G/S revives the Dakar look20172019: Racer retired after poor sales20192021: Pure goes Euro 5 with cornering ABS20212023: Production ends; R 12 nineT follows2023 BMW /5 (R50/5, R60/5, R75/5) (/5): 1969–1973/5BMW R90S: 1973–1976BMW R 80 G/S: 1980–1987R1200GS (twin-cam): 2010–2012BMW R nineT: 2014–2023BMW R nineTBMW R 12 nineT: 2024– 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1357817181920
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YearWhat happened
1969–1973BMW /5 (R50/5, R60/5, R75/5) (/5)
1973–1976BMW R90S
1980–1987BMW R 80 G/S
2010–2012R1200GS (twin-cam)
2014–2023BMW R nineT
2024–BMW R 12 nineT
2014The original R nineT launches
2016Scrambler joins on its own chassis
2017Euro 4 and fully adjustable forks
2017Pure and Racer expand the family
2017Urban G/S revives the Dakar look
2019Racer retired after poor sales
2021Pure goes Euro 5 with cornering ABS
2023Production ends; R 12 nineT follows
  1. 2014

    The original R nineT launches

    The 1,170 cc boxer arrives with a 1,470 mm wheelbase and a removable pillion subframe, allowing a solo-seat conversion.3

  2. 2016

    Scrambler joins on its own chassis

    The Scrambler expands the family with a dedicated chassis, 19-inch front wheel and conventional forks, at a lower price than the original.4

  3. 2017

    Euro 4 and fully adjustable forks

    The R nineT meets Euro 4 with 110 hp and adds fully adjustable inverted forks and new wire-spoke wheels.5

  4. 2017

    Pure and Racer expand the family

    The cheaper Pure joins the Racer, with its half-fairing and clip-ons; the Racer S adds wire wheels, heated grips, a chrome exhaust and LED indicators.67

  5. 2017

    Urban G/S revives the Dakar look

    The R80 G/S tribute wears a red seat and paint inspired by the 1984 Dakar celebration model; the Urban G/S X adds spoke wheels.8

  6. 2019

    Racer retired after poor sales

    BMW retires the Racer after poor sales, closing a brief run that began in 2017.79

  7. 2021

    Pure goes Euro 5 with cornering ABS

    New heads make the Pure Euro 5 compliant with 1 hp less; Road and Rain modes, traction control and cornering ABS become standard.6

  8. 2023

    Production ends; R 12 nineT follows

    The R nineT's 2014–2023 production run closes; the R 12 nineT replaces it in 2024, retaining substantially the same engine.1

Every generation

  • BMW /5 (R50/5, R60/5, R75/5)
    /51969–1973
  • BMW R90S
    BMW R90S1973–1976
  • BMW R 80 G/S
    BMW R 80 G/S1980–1987
  • R1200GS (twin-cam)
    R1200GS (twin-cam)2010–2012
  • BMW R nineT
    BMW R nineT2014–2023
  • BMW R 12 nineT
    BMW R 12 nineT2024–

Power over the years

From 110 hp to 110 hp in 0 years.

050100150 201420162018 hp 2014 · 110 hp · R nineT, factory rating2016 · 110 hp · Scrambler2017 · 110 hp · R nineT, Euro 4 110 hp R nineT, factory rating
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YearHorsepowerModel
2014110R nineT, factory rating
2016110Scrambler
2017110R nineT, Euro 4

Versions

8 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    R nineT Roadster

    2014–2023

  • R nineT Scrambler

    Standard

    R nineT Scrambler

  • Standard

    R nineT Urban G/S

  • Standard

    R nineT Urban G/S X

  • Standard

    R nineT Racer

    2017–2019

    110 hp

  • Standard

    R nineT Racer S

    110 hp

  • Special

    R nineT Sport

  • R nineT /5

    Special

    R nineT /5

How to spot one

Look for

  • Wide boxer cylinder heads project from the sides.110
  • Roadster: two round analog instruments.311
  • Option 719 Classic billet packs add aluminum detail parts.11
  • Option 719 Sport cast wheels have a two-tone finish.11

Year by year

  1. 2017

    Roadster gains fully adjustable inverted forks, new wire-spoked wheels and Blueplanet metallic/Aluminum or Blackstorm Metallic/Vintage paint.5

  2. 2021

    Scrambler cylinder heads gain subtly different cooling fins for Euro 5.4

  3. 2023

    Roadster has a standard LED headlight and LED turn signals.311

  4. 2023

    Option 719 Mineral White Metallic / Aurum is dropped; Aluminum Matte and Night Black/Aluminum Matte remain.11

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a BMW R nineT
    R nineT
    Photo of a Triumph Thruxton R
    Triumph Thruxton R

    Triumph Thruxton R

    The original R nineT has one white rear shock; the Thruxton R has two gold Öhlins shocks.10

  • BMW R90S

    R90S uses twin rear shocks; the R nineT Racer has one.718

  • BMW R 80 G/S

    Urban G/S uses twin front brake discs; the R 80 G/S has one.819

Against its rivals

  • BMW S1000R

    R nineT vs BMW S1000R

    Power

    R nineT110 hp
    BMW S1000R160 hp
    13

  • R nineT vs Triumph Thruxton R

    Racer S test price lower is better

    R nineT11,615 £
    Triumph Thruxton R12,200 £
    1021

Prices

Value today $7.8K–$10.5K1224

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$5K$10K$15K$20K 20142016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $7,800–$10,500 2014 · $19,140 · UK R nineT; approx. $1.65/GBP2016 · $14,216 · UK Scrambler; approx. $1.35/GBP2017 · $12,987 · UK Pure; approx. $1.30/GBP2017 · $14,008 · UK Racer; approx. $1.30/GBP2017 · $14,768 · UK Racer S; approx. $1.30/GBP2017 · $13,715 · UK Urban G/S; approx. $1.30/GBP2022 · $14,310 · UK Urban G/S; approx. $1.24/GBP2023 · $14,570 · UK Pure; approx. $1.24/GBP2023 · $17,484 · UK R nineT; approx. $1.24/GBP2023 · $15,945 · US MSRP; Select Package added 2014 · £11,600 · UK base, 2014; approx. $1.65/GBP 2024 · $19,500 · 2023 R nineT 100 Years Edition, 5 miles, BaT2024 · $10,500 · 2020 R nineT /5 50 Jahre, 82 miles, BaT2025 · $9,942 · 2017 Racer S, 1,641 mi; premium; ~$1.33/GBP, The Winter Sale2025 · $7,000 · 2015 R nineT, 552 miles, BaT2025 · $6,250 · 2018 R nineT Urban G/S, 7k miles, BaT2026 · $10,500 · 2017 Racer, 2,400 miles, BaT2026 · $7,800 · 2014 R nineT, 4,500 miles; modified, BaT2026 · $8,500 · 2017 R nineT Racer, 6k miles, BaT2026 · $8,987 · 2023 R nineT Scrambler, 402 miles, BaT2026 · $4,200 · 2017 R nineT Pure, 12k miles, BaT $19.5K BaT, 2024
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2014Launch price$19,140UK base, 2014; approx. $1.65/GBP
2014Price when new$19,140UK R nineT; approx. $1.65/GBP
2016Price when new$14,216UK Scrambler; approx. $1.35/GBP
2017Price when new$12,987UK Pure; approx. $1.30/GBP
2017Price when new$14,008UK Racer; approx. $1.30/GBP
2017Price when new$14,768UK Racer S; approx. $1.30/GBP
2017Price when new$13,715UK Urban G/S; approx. $1.30/GBP
2022Price when new$14,310UK Urban G/S; approx. $1.24/GBP
2023Price when new$14,570UK Pure; approx. $1.24/GBP
2023Price when new$17,484UK R nineT; approx. $1.24/GBP
2023Price when new$15,945US MSRP; Select Package added
2024Auction sale$19,5002023 R nineT 100 Years Edition, 5 miles, BaT
2024Auction sale$10,5002020 R nineT /5 50 Jahre, 82 miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$9,9422017 Racer S, 1,641 mi; premium; ~$1.33/GBP, The Winter Sale
2025Auction sale$7,0002015 R nineT, 552 miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$6,2502018 R nineT Urban G/S, 7k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$10,5002017 Racer, 2,400 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$7,8002014 R nineT, 4,500 miles; modified, BaT
2026Auction sale$8,5002017 R nineT Racer, 6k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$8,9872023 R nineT Scrambler, 402 miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$4,2002017 R nineT Pure, 12k miles, BaT
2026Value today$7,800–$10,500

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 8 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “R90S: a Daytona one-two and the 1976 title”
    • “Tom Cruise's Fallout bike wore Scrambler cues”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  4. BMW R nineT Scrambler (2017-current) - Review & Buying Guide bennetts.co.uk
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  6. BMW R nineT Pure (2017-current) - Review & Buying Guide bennetts.co.uk
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  10. Back-to-back test: Triumph Thruxton R vs BMW R nineT | Visordown visordown.com
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  12. No Reserve: One-Owner 2014 BMW R nineT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $7,800 on July 28, 2026 (Lot #254,567) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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  24. 2017 BMW R nineT Racer for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $10,500 on April 28, 2026 (Lot #240,009) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  25. No Reserve: 2017 BMW R nineT Pure for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $4,200 on June 5, 2026 (Lot #246,155) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  26. No Reserve: 402-Mile 2023 BMW R nineT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $8,987 on September 10, 2026 (Lot #262,469) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  27. No Reserve: 2017 BMW R nineT Racer for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $8,500 on October 5, 2026 (Lot #266,705) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  28. No Reserve: 552-Mile 2015 BMW R NineT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $7,000 on September 17, 2025 (Lot #210,521) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  29. 2018 BMW R NineT Urban G/S for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $6,250 on August 16, 2025 (Lot #205,479) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  30. No Reserve: 2023 BMW R nineT 100 Years Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $19,500 on August 14, 2024 (Lot #158,435) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. No Reserve: 82-Mile 2020 BMW R nineT /5 50 Jahre for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $10,500 on June 25, 2024 (Lot #152,084) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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