We could not understand the BMW Motorrad R nineT without mentioning the mythical and legendary BMW R 32, a model with which a century ago began a story that today is embodied in impressive models, designs and technologies, applied to two and four wheels. Good times, bad times, other very violent ones followed by peace and hope passed in the life of this motorcycle that, through the visionary engineer named Max Fritz, laid the foundations of what we associate today with a lifestyle.
BMW understood from the beginning the impact and passion of motorcycling, so in September 1923 the BMW R32 arrived accompanied by another living legend, today, perhaps in its best version; the Boxer engine, coupled at that time to a manual transmission and cardan shaft; The rest is history.
BMW Motorrad R nineT 100 years: Hostess of honor at the celebration
So 100 years later, Motorrad renews its vows with this special edition that evokes each stage in the model’s life. We are probably facing the best achieved nineT of all time, both by design, performance and manufacturing. And it is that the R nineT 100 years old has various finishes that combine technology, design, technique, and a degree of craftsmanship never seen in motorcycle.
This is the case of the chrome finishes subjected to nickel and copper plating techniques that, in addition to having an intense shine, blend with the traditional colors of the model, all of the above as a nod to the talent of designers in the 20’s. These applications can be found in various sectors, accompanying unique details of the special edition:
- Fuel tank
- seat cowl
- front fender
- fork tubes
- air intakes
- Option 719 anodized wheels (spoke with tubeless rim)
- Option 719 Shadow milled accessory kit
- Exclusive emblem of 100 years with the legend “1 of 1923”, for engine covers.
BMW Motorrad R nineT 100 years: Mechanics, tradition and performance
There could be no other option for this anniversary edition, with which, by the way, BMW Motorrad kicks off the celebration around the world, Mexico will not be the exception, but that’s what we’ll talk about at the end. Meanwhile, I tell you that in the R nineT 100 years we will find the latest evolution of the aforementioned 2-cylinder boxer engine coupled to a six-speed transmission whose drive occurs hydraulically, transmitting power and torque via cardan. It goes without saying the sensations that this block provides in such a compact chassis:
- Displacement: 1,170cc
- Power: 109 Hp
- Torque: 86 lb-ft
- Transmission: 6-speed box. sequential
- Clutch: dry single disc
- Drive modes: RAIN and PRO
- Weight: 221kg
- Equipment: ABS Pro, DTC, MSR, Headlight Pro, brake light control.
- Equipment 100 years: Option 719 Shadow milling package & Option 719 Shadow II milling package.
But returning to the theme of the festivities, which will take place globally, I tell you that BMW Motorrad México will have different activities to celebrate the 100 years of the brand, Motorrad Days is one of them, as well as different activities at dealerships, so stay tuned.
BMW Motorrad R nineT 100 years: Price
