BMW Motorrad has finally brought the BS6 compliant version of its R nineT Scrambler and R nineT in the Indian market via the CBU route, priced at Rs 16.75 lakh and Rs 18.50 lakh (ex-showroom Gurugram), respectively. Bookings of both the bikes have also commenced at BMW Motorrad dealerships across the country.
The R nineT and R nineT Scrambler are powered by a 1,170cc, air-cooled, 2-cylinder boxer engine that has been updated to meet the Euro 5/BS6 emission norms. This engine produces 110PS at 7,520 rpm and 119Nm at 6,000 rpm. As per the brand, the engine has been retuned to offer a strong midrange between 4,000rpm and 6,000rpm. Further, it also gets a new turbulence system and a new cylinder head cover. The motorcycles come mated to a 6-speed transmission and can sprint from 0-100 kmph in just 3.5 seconds before hitting a top speed of 200 km/h.
In terms of design, the styling of both bikes remains the same. However, the R nineT roadster gets a new twin-pod instrument cluster, whereas the Scrambler gets a single pod circular instrument cluster with a digital display. Some of the key features of both bikes include LED headlights with daytime riding light, a twin-can exhaust, two standard riding modes (rain & road), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), 320mm twin-disc brakes at the front, and 265mm single disc at the rear with BMW Motorrad ABS Pro, travel-dependent damping (WAD) as standard. The R nineT Scrambler also gets a USB charging socket that the standard model misses out on.
Besides all the aforementioned features, both the bikes BMW also offers some optional set of equipment and accessories, that are mentioned below: –
| BMW R nineT | BMW R nineT Scrambler |
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The other specifications of the bikes are as follows: –
| Parameters | BMW R nineT | BMW R nineT Scrambler |
| Frame | Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame | Three-section frame consisting of one front and two rear sections |
| Clutch Type | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated | Single dry plate clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Length | 2,105 mm | 2,175 mm |
| Height | 1,240 mm | 1,330 mm |
| Width | 865 mm | 865 mm |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 820 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,487 mm | 1,527 mm |
| Wheels | Spoke wheels | Cast wheels |
| Tyre size | Front- 120/70 ZR 17, Rear – 180/55 ZR 17 | Front- 120/70 R 19, Rear – 170/60 R 17 |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter (travel 120 mm) | Telescopic forks with 43 mm fixed-tube diameter (travel 125 mm) |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever (travel 120 mm) | Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever (travel 140 mm) |
| Permitted total weight | 430 kg | 430 kg |
Both the Bavarian motorcycles come with a standard warranty of 3-years/unlimited kilometers with a Road Side Assistance package at an additional cost.