2017 BMW R NINET SCRAMBLER
ROAD TEST
P78
But I'm not being fair. This
bike, resplendent in silver alloy
and brown leather and single-
sided swingarm beauty, is a real
treat to the eye. When a manu-
facturer takes a concept that's
become popular in the custom
crowd and tries to go main-
stream with it, they can often
lose sight of the ethos of the
subject they're trying to push.
Often they are just accused of
trying to find a new cash cow.
BMW has gone to great
lengths to ensure the Scrambler
captures that freedom vibe, that
unshackled charisma which
made the scrambler motorcycle
such a legend in the first place—
and also making sure you've got
heated grips to keep your little
mitts warm while channeling
your inner Steve McQueen.
They've had help from the
custom crowd long before their
R nineT Scrambler saw the
light of day, as air-head BMWs
have been flavor of the month/
The R nineT Scrambler will play
along on dirt roads while maintaining
a certain amount of composure and
letting you get your jollies.
That seat looks great and gives
great long distance comfort.
The R nineT's
ergonomics are
some of the best
on the market
today for taller
riders.
