2017 BMW R NINET URBAN G/S
FIRST TEST
P94
the Urban design inspires, like off-roading.
We wanted to see just how much the Urban can
dish out when it comes to challenging off-road,
after all, it does have the G/S letters painted on
its sides. We found out that the Urban will indeed
go over rocks and dry riverbeds, but it won't do it
happily. Being so low to the ground doesn't help
matters, and sticking to the path well-traveled is
certainly advised. By our request, our test bike
came fitted with the BMW Motorrad aftermarket
spoked wheels and excellent Continental TKC80
tires, so you could get off the beaten track if
you so desired. Dirt roads and smooth hills and
descents are no problem on the Urban, as is rid-
(Above) Turn off the
ASC and you can light
the Urban up easily
on dirt roads. It's a
rather fun activity to try.
(Left) The old-school
headlight is probably
our favorite feature
of the Urban. (Right)
There're a few creature
comforts, but overall,
the cockpit is pretty
vintage. Good.
