2020 BMW R NINE T URBAN G/S Sport // First impressions vlog // Ride along & walkround!

Hi Lads and Lasses,
Today, to give you a break from all that Christmas tele lark, I've uploaded a heavily requested R NINE T vlog!
This is a 2020 BMW R Nine T (R9T) Urban G/S Sport in the fancy pants Option 719 Gold and black paint scheme.
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[@UsernameKate]

So guys, if I was going to customise an R9T - I'd go for the standard R9T Sport variant. I'd get an Ali tank with the risen, visible weave. I'd put on Kineo wheels, exposed K&N air filters, maybe a bobbed back end or even a cafe racer type rear seat pod . I'd definitely go for a twin Pro Race exhaust system, a pipe on either side of rear (they look insane), lots of rizoma goodies and a lashing of tasteful, glossy carbon fibre... Now praying for the lottery win! 🙏 How would you customise yours? 😈

[@lukeb3919]

You have your style Kate bang on 😁

[@pigstain7531]

Get rid the hotdog seat, make it single. Passanger parts change it with intricate modern pattern back rack (flat but keep it in flow the original frame underneath). Short exhaust up to below the passanger footpeg. Get rid passanger footpeg. Get rid the front light silly "horn". Get the M color scheme or flat black it or black&yellow (helloww🌼) .. K&N filter. Put yellow helmet-duck, ready to go .. 🐥 💨💨💨🌈 Edited : get rid mirror with below handle bar one

[@stepheneldridge6998]

Nice review...despite the weather!. I've had some nutty sports bikes, but am happily into my T7/ XR650R these days. BUT...I took an Urban GS out for a few hours last summer and fell in love with that Boxer engine and the simple nature of the bike...and the fabulous grunt of the engine. Its so nice not to have an ugly great radiator spoiling the looks too. And like you said, you can customise it endlessly, with Wunderlich, Rizoma, and just up the road from me is Pier City Customs, R Ninety specialists. I have an image in my head of how I would mod the standard Rninety...and how i would mod an Urban GS!! The extra height of the Urban suits me..but the standard Rninety can look amazing...decisions decisions, can I justify another bike! Cheers, Steve

[@PhaedruS007]

My brother in law has exactly the r9t you described, right down to the parts list plus a clip on top clamp.

[@UsernameKate]

@@PhaedruS007 no way!!!!! Very jealous!!!!

[@michaelskinner896]

"I can't imagine with a full system, ooooua it makes me shudda." Great stuff! I agree, it does sound great. Enjoyed your ride-along!

[@stefantaylor7426]

hi Kate, the R9T is everything you have spoke about, it is biking back to basic's. I love it. Glad you did this so sorry I missed this one previously. Keep up the good work.

[@kennethszpindor1723]

Great to see you on proper bmw lol I just love the style being a retro old man great stuff Kate

[@cperine39]

Love this taller version of the R9T. The sound is the BEST. I’d get this one or the R9T Pure. Then the customization would begin, but stock is just perfect also. Thanks for another great review!

[@johncourt9580]

Hi Kate, I enjoyed this ride, despite the rain, a nice review of the R9 and would definitely add a fuel gauge, and loved the roar! the gold and black is very impressive! nice to be able to make it your own too!

[@AdamsLifeRiding]

Nice review again kate. Lovely looking and sounding bike and some nice local roads

[@beano6452]

I’d love to have one of these in the garage. Never ridden one, but they look so good.

[@jhellnowh]

I’ve got a 2019 r9t pure, as I couldn’t afford the top model. I got it because I was always in love the old R80. It doesn’t disappoint. I absolutely love it Kate.

[@paullevey2839]

Thanks for the review Kate,i had to double check the reg when you stopped as i pick a used one from you guys on monday in the same colour scheme. Stay Safe

[@leechamberlain1273]

Great video Kate, Would love a picture of a Bike with Theatre of Dreams in background. You sound so natural a right professional. Cheers Kate Happy new year to you x .

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

I initially didn't understand this bike, but now, I get it and truly appreciate what BMW is doing in this space. I want one!!!

[@davidovenden5321]

Well done for going out on such a mizzo day - medal in post!!

[@johncourt9580]

Hi Kate, I enjoyed this ride with you today, despite the awful weather, I could listen to you talking all day, I just love your accent and non stop humour. This is one beautiful machine, with a gorgeous growl when you open her up, and there is a lot to be said for a basic bike, just jump on and go. It has the two essentials, ABS and heated grips, I would just add fuel and distance indicators! Thanks for another great entertaining video!

[@johnvaleriewelbers2995]

😳 no fuel gauge, na that’s a No go,love the colour though. Thanks for taking us along again 🥂🤓 😎🏍💨💨💨💨💨💨👍🏻🇨🇦

[@grahamhiggins1]

Great review as always. I’m not so sure about the sound of the RnineT, they look great, but one passed me near Waitrose the other day and it sounded a bit like an old VW Polo. I’d have to whack an angry can on it to bring it alive! All the best for 2021

[@AnotherHipster]

Kate this was a brilliant video, thanks for doing that request especially on your day off in the cold & rain. This bike is just a nice escape from all that tech. Merry Christmas btw!. What would I do to an R Nine T? Probably just change the exhaust, gold rims, add a big Aux light on one side, stick on some luggage & off I go, no need to change

[@wilko527]

cannot fault your commitment Kate, put many of us to shame. I almost bought a used one last year. Nice bikes.

[@erskinelewis6365]

Very cute bike. My girlfriend wants the Scrambler version.

[@johnmccarthy5132]

Went back and watched this older review from Kate. Once again, I feel like BMW owes Kate credit for the sale. Really very informative

[@UsernameKate]

You're such a kind soul John, I really appreciate that 😊

[@stretchbatchelor]

fav line "... its got so much character... " Within a click down the road on the test hop of a used Scrambler ... done and done. It all came back like I've had the bike fir decades...

[@LambChopRides]

Brilliant review, one of the few bikes I've yet to try! 👍

[@UsernameKate]

I'll hook you up for you're ever up narthhhhh 😊 glad you enjoyed it!!

[@yjohansaint-john1285]

Keep on! Keeping on. That's was a lovely video, thanks

[@baz5806]

Best description of the sound ever.. "It sounds like a dirty wet fart!" 😂🤣

[@jsagazio]

Great video. I'm not sure what my next bike is going to be as I'm still digging my 1200XE. You're too cool!

[@gzk6nk]

I met you briefly, Kate, at BMW Manchester back in August when I test rode an R9T Pure Sport with (as extras) the brushed aluminium tank with visible weave and traction control. I ended up buying that bike and I love it! I had a sit on the bike your are riding on this vid (it was parked up at BMW when I was there and you mentioned it was your commuter) and found it too tall for me - but I can 'flat foot' mine! Being the sport mine has heated grips, LED indicators, Chrome exhaust, and wire wheels. It's an ex-BMW staff bike (not a demonstrator - a BMW exec's company bike), when I bought it at under a year old it had 750 miles on it. It has a few more miles on now and you might see it about March time when it comes in for a service! I had the dealership add a second clock (so it now has RPM and gear position) and cylinder head protectors. I have added a hugger, fender extender, Oberon bar-end mirrors, Wunderlech centre stand, Evotech tail tidy, brushed aluminium seat hump (matches the tank) in place of the passenger seat, removed the passenger seat frame, and fitted SW Motech soft panniers. Pity I cant post a picture here as it looks superb! It has the standard exhaust, but it sounds great, especially when you open it up, and on the over-run when it crackles and pops (no backfires) like a Spitfire's Rolls Royce Merlin! It's a crackin' bike!! It gets lots of complimentary comments at petrol stations when I fill up.

[@AdaMoto83]

Niiiiiice. Great vlog! And first impression. 👌🏾

[@UsernameKate]

Thank you! 😊

[@dave8549]

I've done a lot of mods to my Pure. Best 1 was probly fitting a $60 rear mudguard off ebay. It makes a good improvement in wet conditions, stops the back wheel throwing rain and crap all over your back.

[@5tevieb954]

Nice video. The R9 T range is my favourite

[@KeithO29]

We always try to get up to the top barn when we visit. Looks like a stiff ride. Great post.

[@curnobullen]

Another great video Kate. Would love to have R NINE T as a second bike.Thank you for the video.

[@wsmv]

What a stunning bike, I love the fact that its so basic in the controls. Not sure if I prefer the gold and black or the white/red/blue, both are gorgeous.

[@ThrottleBackRubberDown]

Sounds fantastic, enjoyed the ride along.

[@GadgetMart]

I love the Urban GS. Need to try one really

[@stephenchapman8344]

Lovely sounding bike. 👍

[@aniketroy3263]

The rawness of a machine..Lovely review..Love from India..

[@headrace4863]

So nearly bought one of these... love the yellow/gold. Fair play to you for riding all weathers and providing these great vids for us. As before, if you guys are ever down new forest way, fresh cuppa available. 🫖 👍👍

[@UsernameKate]

Always down for a brew 😍

[@kennynatco7224]

Great review. I am anxious watching you ride in these conditions. lovely bike though.

[@johnmccarthy5132]

You know, Kate is another poster of content that kept many of us from losing our minds during various lockdowns. We iwe owe her some THANKS

[@UsernameKate]

No THANK YOU for watching John 😊😊😊

[@jim74shutts76]

Great review Kate. I got an Urban GS in November and absolutely love it, Like you say it’s just a cracking back to basics bike. Plus I love the sound of its wet fart.🤘🏼

[@UsernameKate]

Its a wicked bike isnt it!! I'm seriously excited for the 2021 colour options for this year! There's a black and red one which looks INSANE!

[@jim74shutts76]

@@UsernameKate Yeah looks really good especially with the red framework. I think if I hadn't got mine (black and white option 719) I'd have been very tempted. 👍🏼

[@nigeltankard6977]

Always like the look of these bikes

[@raycollington4310]

This lovely engine, shaft and being BMW is very tempting. Maybe the Munich bean counters achieved less cost cutting on these oil-heads than they did on the liquid-cooled that followed. I know I'm going to get accused of being a nutcase but I think these have more character. According to marketing, the current shift-cam stuff is the best ever.................... until it's superseded by super-shift-cam that is. Can't wait for your Ural review! Thanks Kate - Happy New Year.

[@lukeb3919]

Love you ❤️and my urban Gs so glad you like it! I love mine so much

[@UsernameKate]

Yours is a stunning colour!!! 😍

[@lukeb3919]

@@UsernameKate thank you I do love the brushed aluminium tank look tho I just got save my pennies for my akrapovic top mount 🙂one day. Love you Kate please keep up the great work you are amazing 😍

[@brucekendall52]

Wishing you a Happy Xmas.Thks for the video coverage over the last year.Best wishes.JHB-SA.

[@stephencritchley7169]

After numerous bikes over a long time, my best bike to date! Good material for a review, by a good reviewer, a credit to Williams!

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Stephen! 🥰

[@liamh9100]

Quality Review as always 👍🏻- now can you please take the Grom for a rip 😎

[@RoseangleWarrior]

The only thing that bothers me about the flat twins is what's gonna happen to those cylinders when it goes down the road on it's side and hits curb? Are you gonna be able to pick it up and get home on it? Other than that they look and sound awesome. Thanks Kate!

[@ajlannoushad8889]

Enjoyed the video. If you can review the R nineT Pure that'd be great.

[@cospics]

Bikers bike and weather🌧️🦆🦆🦆 Have a wonderful prosperous and healthy new year.

[@thebiker3895]

Good stuff Kate, think I much prefer the blue and white version htat is a nice homage to the original R80GS.....

[@jonelvidge9191]

Love mine, swapped out the knoblies for Mich PR5s - stunningly capable, bags of character unlike my previous 1250gs. Needs better suspension though

[@davidparry2301]

Currently ride a 2010 Street Triple and fancying the ‘standard’ r nine t as another bike so nice to hear your thoughts. Would you like to review the KTM 1290 Superduke R ?

[@gazgleeson5669]

"So rock n roll...." 👏👏👏👏👏🤣🤣🤣

[@Nick_of_Time]

I think the tachometer / fuel gauge is an option? I'd have that, luggage racks and windscreen, and it'd be ready for touring ('cos the best rides take days). Oh, and a sportier muffler. Gotta have that. Cheers Kate!

[@stanleylawson9015]

just what i needed to watch great review

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks Stanley! Have a wonderful Christmas 🎄

[@stanleylawson9015]

@@UsernameKate so just revisiting this bike so pre eur5? sounds so much better, also what year did the ride by wire get fitted to them? but do love the new imperial blue out just now torn between this and a nice 2019 i have also found in the white, did not want to much teck love the classic too but found that much heavier to move around

[@waldemarschubert3013]

Thank you so much for this video. The R9T is my favorite bike at the moment. The bike sounds like one of the old airheads. And yes me to, I also pull the trottle on and off to hear it again, and again... 😉. The rolling movement clockwise is still there when you pulling on the cable. But the "elevator effect" has gone... Better for finding a good line while cornering. What customizing I like without thinking about money.... A titanium exhaust system, 2 pipes underseat or 2 on left side with nice heat shields like on the scrambler. I like the colors of titanium when heated. Colors for the bike are two possible. Brg british racing green everywhere or better BMW's motor sport's colors. Light blue, dark blue and red on white ground. Handlebar with cross bar. Led headlights.....and less plastic, more carbon... More simple, looking like an old one, but with new tec an doubled horsepowers. That can be the idea for this bike. If you like inspiritation have also a look at the bikes from 46Works. Have I understand it right over 100 hp? This is more than my Sprint RS 955i have..... A lot of power... Btw here in Germany the government let spread salt on the streets against freezing. Not good for bikes. Had an winter bike and it looked terrible after a while. Now I make a winter break with riding. Starting in spring again...

[@lorentzinvariant7348]

RnineT pure with dual a Grenade exhaust that exit just below and aft of each cylinder just looks amazing. I expect it sounds as good as it looks too.

[@ed.barker7069]

The lack of fuel gauge bothered me initially but I've learned to set one of the trip meters to zero every time I fill up and I know that the fuel light comes on at about roughly 170 miles so the trip meter tells me when I'm getting close to the light coming on. I also would've liked a gear indicator but this Bike is the only one I've ever ridden where I find I'm in a lower gear than expected. Most Bikes I ride I find I'm hunting for a non existent higher gear but quite often on this one I click up just to check I'm in top only to find two more gears available! Love your vids Kate. Keep 'em coming.

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks for your comment Ed. I reckon this will be very useful for a lot of folk! 😊

[@stewy62]

My RnineT Racer is stock and I think the exhaust sounds great, blipping down the gearbox is very satisfying. With two clocks I do have a gear indicator, why do I need that I thought when I bought the bike as I got a prize as a child for multiplication? All my previous bikes had 5 gears but it turns out I can’t count to 6 so the gear indicator has been very useful. Love the bike 🇬🇧🏍

[@MightyMouzMoto]

On the video that bike sounds like it's purring. Although your description is way funnier 🤣🤣 Very nice! 👍🏼

[@UsernameKate]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MightyMouzMoto]

@@UsernameKate I haven't seen all of your videos yet, but what do you, Mike and your dad think of the Indian Scout? I'm thinking about that as my next bike and think it would be a good one for u guys to ride and review.

[@davecarden7828]

Another bang on review 👍🏼☠️😎

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks David! 😊

[@rujumbaherman]

Most beautiful bikes ever made......mwaaaa R9T for life

[@chrislecouteur2360]

Love it had one ........ only thing that let's it down is fuel gauge or it would still be in my garage.

[@MrBYRON-iv5uo]

Nice 👌

[@mikemcclernon5784]

Hey, if I don't hear from you, Happy New Year to you Kate, and all fans!

[@Virgomans]

it's a vintage look with it's Analog speedometer round mirrors and Golden hues..Happy New year Cheers

[@UsernameKate]

Happy new year to you too!

[@davidflorance7868]

Great review any chance you can move your camera up hibgher to see over the cowl n see the countyside England is beautiful cheers from knoxville Tennessee

[@kublai1962]

Great review.

love the top one and the racer. This one, with this option 719 colors? bring out the previous 718 options. Except if you live in Dubai.

[@cdgirl87]

looks great, if that seat was dipped and followed the contours of that Alluminium bracket, it would look better

[@Gabrielone1971]

Set the trip to 0 when you fuel, always fill it, when you get to 150 miles the reserve gauge kicks in on the screen at 0.0 and counts up, whEn you get to +15 miles, make sure you’re at petrol station. Cheap persons fuel gauge 👍👌 I have the Scrambler, same colour scheme, love it.

[@grahamtricker4103]

Nice bike!

[@jamesfisher1827]

I have to say looking down at that design of the paint on the tank when you were riding and the fact you said it was taller than the rest of the R9T range. It reminded me of a packet of Superkings cigarettes. Maybe back in the day you could have got them to sponsor you to modify the bike?

[@windyrun7979]

Great video-I'm a big fan of the R ninet. Regarding the gear indicator ... I am addicted to them on my bike but funny thing is it never crosses my mind to look at what gear I'm in when driving a manual shift car. Not sure what that's all about :)

[@UsernameKate]

Haha I'm the same. I prefer to look at my gear indicator than my speedo when taking tight bends 🤣

[@silverarrow2558]

Loved the trip over rivington took me back to when i lived there... re the bike looks and sounds great but seriously no fuel gauge id love to be in that design meeting to see why they ditched the most useful bit of tech by all means go retro but if so why put clocks and trip meters on it. Great review

[@patchthesinclair5896]

Hey in the 70's sometimes when the fuel ran out the adventure began. Be brave, live grinning!

[@hamiltne]

Always thought the 9T series was a mature man’s 350LC equivalent. Took a test ride when it first came out great bike for hooling around on a Wednesday night or a Sunday morning.. Great that it’s stayed tech free and with the best 1200 engine* 😉🤗 *I’m biased on the engine... even though I have a 1250gsa I’ll never sell my 2013 1200gsa I love riding it, it has proper engine braking & I favour the characteristics over the water cooled engine, still gives me a buzz when I take it out. Its part of the family like my 250LC

[@crumblymal8479]

Hey Kate many many moons ago before you were born I suspect I tested BMW's on an open day and my fave one was the R800 at that time .If I could afford it I would Rat one to the the max matt black with all sots bolted to it . : )

[@sunnyxci]

Hi Kate, this is the Euro 4 version. When will you get to ride the Euro 5? 😃 I am curious about the standard RNineT

[@UsernameKate]

We should see them land in March 21 👍

[@HippoDrones]

The ride height would really put me off I think, my V85 adv bike is lower! :D I was very tempted to get one when they first came out to replace my Moto Guzzi V7, but couldn't get a good deal with my local BMW dealership so threw all my dosh into customising the V7, so if I had an R9T, I'd probs do a similar look to my V7 and get it into a nice looking caferacer that handles properly for trackday funs :-)

[@gkbike7002]

I've gone back to sit up bikes so I get the bmw. I was always gixxers, had 2 years on a busa gen one, crazy fast. I missed wringing a sit up so bought a 2021 GSXS 750. Sounds like a mad move but red lining114bhp is so much fun.

[@maycrotch8576]

Awesome bike, awesome gal riding it. What more can you ask for?🙂

[@aidenscott71]

My dream bike 😍😎

[@michaelbrown9363]

I enjoy your ride along videos. This is a great bike. Can you adjust your camera setup so it shows more road and less tank? I think that would improve it. Just a constructive suggestion. You’re doing a great job. Keep it up.

[@UsernameKate]

Yes, dont worry. I'm hoping to massively step up my vlogging game for 2021 👍

[@michaelbrown9363]

I’d do one of these 3 setups on an R9T The black and gold 40th anniversary Urban GS, add the tach. A Pure with spoked wheels, an exhaust add the tach, or the white red and blue Urban GS with the same mods. I used to own this bike’s granddad, 1980 R100 and I miss that bike’s character.

[@davidelizabeth4933]

The R Nine T definitely has a soulful charm to it. 😎 👨‍👩‍👧❤

[@guywolff]

I think this is the model I would go for ..I am around 3 grand away from being able to bite the bullet ... . I had the 1978 R80 with the 5 gallon blue tank .. That and the 61 R69s are the two bikes I wish I never sold . WHen you ride through the winter you do need some kind of pannier for a rain suit and a layer or two and winter gloves and heated grips for sure .. Farm land here so the suspension has to be good for the loose gravel.. On my STreet Scrambler I do miss the shaft drive ... If we ever get passed this covid I would love to come for a visit and ride the lakes ..Does the Manchester BMW rent bikes for a week or two ???.. If not maybe Nottingham Roadcraft dose . Hope to meet you before I am too old to do this anymore :) ... The Lakes the Dales and the Peaks .... This is a bike for them all ... Yours from New England and Happy New Year !!! GUy

[@guywolff]

Sheep House Lane just looks a gas :)

[@unenthusiast]

I’m itching to hire one of these in Scotland!

[@BibtheBoulder]

Hire it at the right time or you'll be itching from the midge bites....

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I prefer the standard colours. Great bike.

[@tonypereira8761]

Love your videos Kate your knowledge and passion for motorcycles. Just a small point and don’t want to sound rude but would be possible to get a camera mounted on your helmet so we can see more of the road as the roads you go on sound beautiful ?

[@UsernameKate]

Yes but my problem i have lent my dango helmet mount to a friend and not seen her to get it back. So I'm working with what I have right now 😔

[@tonypereira8761]

@@UsernameKate thats ok you are still doing a great job so thank you. All the best for 2021 :)

[@GadgetMart]

I like r9t/5 the best but it’s too small for me

[@adarshkr2206]

I love that bike

[@davebowden3338]

My desert sled has no fuel gauge either it would be interesting to do a swap see how they compare 🇮🇹 V 🇩🇪

[@UsernameKate]

Thanks for the suggestion Dave!

[@StephanoHamez]

31c ☀️ today in Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺 perfect 😍 for a Monster Ducati ride.

[@UsernameKate]

No way! Snow here!!!

[@scubasteve2761]

Where’s your camera mounted ? I’ve just bought a dango design GoPro mount that goes on your chin bar on your helmet, looks quite good although I’ve not tried it yet 🤷‍♂️. Wicked bike btw 👌 and ace video as usual 👍👍

[@UsernameKate]

Chest mount. I usually use my dango but I've lent it to a mate and haven't managed to get it back yet.

[@scubasteve2761]

@@UsernameKate oh you have a dango 🙌 is it any good ? It does look good and very easy to use 🤷‍♂️

[@UsernameKate]

@@scubasteve2761 I find it a nice easy none permanent solution for mounting my gopro anywhere 😊

[@scubasteve2761]

@@UsernameKate good to know, I’d hate to think I’d have to permanently mount one of them stickers on my xspirit 3 then I saw a dango so pooped it on my crimbo list 🤣😘

[@michaeldoherty4070]

I'd say that's the same engine as the 2010 on twin cam GSA 1200 sounds the same only thing they had a dry clutch pain in the head to change

[@Firestorm637]

I live in Hawaii. I must see the sun everyday. I hate cold also.

[@saitercan2095]

danke kate🙏👍😀

[@michaelletford4786]

Would love one but no fuel gauge I’m not sure I could live without one

[@rogerkay8603]

Would love an R9T, but have the XSR7 for fun and the 390 Duke for commuting and can't justify another bike right now, but.....

[@Tommy-Atkins]

It’s nice to see a bike with no masses of electrickery but a fuel gauge should be industry standard!....I would have liked to have seen a fuel gauge and gear indicator as a minimum on this bike BMW!

[@Ravan_Caw]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@chema1546]

Ok 👍 super 😄