2017 BMW R NINET RACER
FIRST TEST
P94
Powered by the 1170cc, 110-hp fuel-
injected flat-twin—an engine which is fast
becoming the most used engine in the
history of BMW Motorrad after seeing
action in the GS, GSA, HP2, R 1200 RT,
R 1200 R and now the R nineT range—the
Racer tips the scales at a claimed 483
pounds (curb), with an ultra-stretched out
riding position thanks to the clip-on bars
and the long gas tank.
The ride position is more racer than
any current generation superbike and the
rider is never less than in a three-quarter
tuck. Those with bad backs and necks
need not apply.
The only refreshing aspect of the riding
This isn't
much of an
exaggeration
in the riding
stance. It
really is that
low.
