2021 BMW R nineT Scrambler - long (ish) term review

Got the R nineT Scrambler for a few days, from BMW North Oxford and what a delightful bike it turned out to be.
I'd only had a short experience with the nineT a couple years ago so it was pretty much a first ride for me, when I picked her up.
Enjoy :)

[@dutch1171]

Nice video man, thanks. I bought this exact bike a few months ago and use it as my daily commuter and have to say I think it's great for that. I've also gone on weekenders with mates and that also was great. This bike is just a thrill to jump on every time. you can't wipe the smile off my face.

[@johnturner6677]

You said it - massive fun and a fabulous soundtrack too! One day.....

[@NorCalSaint]

Urban GS is NOT a cafe racer... The setup is almost identical to the scrambler, they just add a few visuals to get it even more of an offroad look.

[@chadkline4268]

I did just about everything with my 1971 BMW R60/5. Across the country, 1000km/day, back roads, trails, etc. I am sure this bike can do even better 🙂 People need to take reviews with a grain of salt. I wish it had a longer range on a tank of gas and a good windshield option. The ergonomics on BMWs are superb. They are excellent for long range riding, and the cylinders protect the bike and your ankles if you lay the bike down, and also keep your legs warm in cold weather. Boxers are an excellent design.

[@simonchilli2088]

I follow a chap in Canada who took a 72 BMW R60/5 completely apart and is currently restoring and building it. If you're interested he's Workshop Rebuild on you tube. He has a few other machines on the go too.

[@chadkline4268]

​​​@@simonchilli2088s, I have over a million miles on my R60/5. They are well supported over a half century later. I have rebuilt the engine 5x, every 150-200,000 miles or so. I have had the splines cut off and had new splines welded on at similar intervals. I replaced the wiring harness once. New headlight+speedo, etc. People think BMWs are expensive and have high costs of operation, but if you do your own servicing+maintenance, they are not expensive. Parts are sometimes 2x more than similar Japanese parts, but a) at least with boxers, ease of servicing+maintenance are engineered into the design, making repairs much simpler+faster than similar repairs to other bikes, and b) the quality of the metals/alloys are much higher and there is generally much less trouble with corrosion and stripping threads, etc, than with other mfrs of bikes. I mean, in my experience as a motorcycle mechanic (about 15 years), I never felt like the extra costs associated with BMW parts were actually extra costs. I never felt cheated, because on the whole, you really do get the value out of the parts that you're paying for. Eg, 2 sprockets and a chain may only cost $200, but you will need 5-8 such purchases before you need to spend $1000 (or whatever the cost is now) to replace worn splines in the rear wheel drive train. Big BMW expenses are often as cheap or even less than the equivalent of the many small expenses required of other mfrs.

[@simonchilli2088]

@@chadkline4268 That's some going mileage wise. And well done you on the maintenance. The bike must be like a member of the family now.

[@chadkline4268]

@@simonchilli2088 tbh, it's my only family. It outlasted a dog, a wife, a career, several homes, most all friends, over half a dozen presidents, several wars, etc 🤪👍🛣️🏍️ we can't hold on to anything in this world. Everything comes and goes. Even cars succumb to rust. But a good bike, if you love it, can outlast you 🤔

[@chadkline4268]

@@simonchilli2088 of course, it's only possible because there are many others like me. You can get any part for any BMW motorcycle (at least, the boxers) back thru 60s models at least. Because people are still buying them and maintaining them. That's probably one way of choosing a good bike: see how long they are supported. The KLR is probably going to end up in a similar category. Maybe REs too. And that's really a nice thing. In most cases, as with cars, once the vehicle is 10 years past production, a junkyard is the only way to find parts. But motorcycles can be different with a supportive community.

[@mijoizagas3747]

Well done sir. Great review.

[@fernandomagalhaes2957]

Como não podia deixar de ser deliciei-me com o vídeo. A minha experiência com BMW é vasta e remonta aos anos 80 com a R100 RS, e aos 90's com R80GS, com a R 80 R, com a K100 RS e um test ride na K1. Está hoje longe a ideia de, just for the fun, comprar uma máquina de 110cv com os atuais constrangimentos rodoviários, a que de facto se somam todos os teus argumentos absolutamente válidos de usability. Neste momento a minha definição de fun está nuns bem mais prosaicos 27CV da Royal Enfield Classic 500. E não deixo por isso de viajar; em junho fui do Porto a Ávila, a un encuentro de royaleros. Um pouco mais e chegaria a Londres...😁😁😁

[@michaelmyers8931]

It’s a great video on the urban I will differ opinions on the long-haul I’ve had a 500 mile day she was very comfortable you’re right about the fuel gauge I do know for a fact that reserve will take you another 35 miles everything about the bike is good

[@Fernando90054]

Very nice video in deed ! 👏👏 I guess that you have to create the conditions for this to be your second bike. But I totally get what you mean. Thank you.

[@vitormaximo4615]

Dr. Foreigner, o senhor está a ficar um profissional a nível de filmagens... Parece quase o Steven Spielberga ma. Qualidade 5 estrelas!

[@paulwalker797]

I don't know why people say you shouldnt tour on this machine. Shove a more comfy seat on it, pannier and dry roll and off you go. I go all over on mine and have blast. You can tour on a Honda 90.

[@yannickrouault275]

Bonjour Super vidéo, très interessant Par contre je n'ai pas compris (ou mal traduit) ce que cette moto donne en conduite en duo Peux tu me donner ton avis ? Merci Ride safe

[@TJ-kx8cn]

Scrambler 👌🔥

[@gertotte8714]

I get my r nine t Scrambler this Friday, same color with black rims

[@twingalex]

Thanks for sharing, I too love the Ninet (never tried one yet). I also ride the exact same F800GT as yours for my daily commuting around Paris. :-))

[@chawchawYnss]

اعشق هده دراجة

[@TheForeigner68]

Me too 🙂

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

A 90 degree U turn? A U turn is a 180 degree turn.

[@steamixion]

90 degrees to push bike backwards out of garage and stop at right angle to garage entrance. Then 90 degrees to proceed forewards from garage. The cylinders are a pain during this manouvre.