2024 BMW R12 NineT | Launch First Ride

This is the last of three bikes BMW have just launched, it looks like the R12 NineT is Chad's favourite, nothing to do with age Chad!
#bmwmottorad #bmwr1200rt #rninet

[@kushla]

I liked the older R9T sooo much and was very frustrated by seeing the new one. BUT, the more I look at it the more I start liking it and leaning towards it as the buying option. I do not know how designers do that, but somehow they know how to set trends and making you changing your mind.

[@MervFROMoz]

Purchased an R12 nineT the exact same as you tested in November 2023. Liked the Green and Red frame was too out there for a mature age guy like me. Due delivery in Late March in Melbourne, Australia. Good to read that I did the right thing after viewing your test ride report. Has been nothing out there re tests for the past few months. Moved my 1250 GSA on as needed something a bit lighter and to bring a smile back. Park it next to my CE04 (been getting a big smile from that one). Cheers from Oz.🧐

[@SAMFICOM]

Get an extra oil bottle. You will need it.

[@robertjames3378]

Great review from the hart ,had two R9t,with Wilber rear shock,just test rode the R12 ninet and it was amazing the suspension is spot far better than my previous bikes,bmw have got this one right.

[@joeblow5037]

I agree It's a quality lookin piece.

[@boostaholic7116]

Chad living the dream ... another holiday in Spain 🤣🤣

[@Chad76Media]

Not a holiday

[@laceyunderall68]

This chassis and engine combo is fantastic. So much fun! I miss my R9T

[@PeteAnda]

Im not old enough for this. Once I am I like the idea of that air cooled lump. Great review.

[@Flo-go2vc]

Awesome review, ordered one today with option 719 👌🏼 do you know what the road at the end of the video is called?

[@flatcapcaferacer]

I'm just wondering about your body position on the turns. It looks like your body is shifted on the opposite side of the direction of some of the turns?? I found my 2020 R9T a bit short between the peg to seat and w bit too vibey at 75+ miles per hour when ridden for a couple hours.

[@bsmukler]

To me, that’s the classic profile of a motorcycle; just beautiful. I love that characterful air and oil cooled engine with its trademark torque to the side at idle, and I like the ability to specify analog or TFT gauges. I also think the small TFT looks way better in this setting than the usual dinner plate sized setup. Those always look odd on naked bikes, as though someone Velcroed their iPad to the handlebars. Pity that Chad had to test ride the bike in such horrible conditions 😊

[@marcusrichardson3472]

Great vid. You’ve just described all the things I love about my 21 plate R9T. It did need a suspension upgrade though, so looks like that may have been sorted with the new one.

[@coachsteve10]

Does the riding experience feel different when compared to the last-gen BMW R NineT?

[@domd2304]

If you enjoy that, you shouls try a Euro 4 version! Would be great to see a truthful comparison.

[@SSS-mp8th]

Glad BMW is still making it but I'll keep my 2017. Only thing I wish mine had was cruise control and maybe a quick shifter. I have other bikes so no big deal.

[@Chad76Media]

Both now optional

[@MOTOUK1]

I know bikes are going more electronics and all but I really wish they just stuck twin clocks on something like this, similar to Bonneville clocks. Prefer over digital on this bike. Otherwise a looker for sure

[@RikkyTang]

The digital dash is an optional extra - twin clocks come as standard 👍

[@Thanatos789]

It has the twin clocks as standard, the digital display is an option.

[@motouk3585]

@@RikkyTang good to hear

[@davidhardstaff8110]

First BMW that's tempted me to try a test ride..

[@tonyciriello6872]

Your NOT old !! I am. (67) So would I like it more ? 2019 FTR 1200 (base) With it being lighter, the BMW should be on par performance wise. What say you?

[@taffelost6221]

I have a HD VROD, but I'm thinking of getting this as my number 2 bike. Looks great.

[@throttle_therapy0025]

I wish they had their bikes in alpine white. That, with a red or black frame.

[@willswanson2145]

I hate the exposed charging port and cords up in front of the tank before the triple tree/neck of the frame. Love the air snorkel delete though.

[@di1301]

Location of this road please 😊

[@Ukmongoose3]

Lean on the paint lad, you know you want to!

[@telemaster]

Really needed more comparisons with the outgoing R NineT

[@Chad76Media]

Not a massive step, but certainly a step

[@telemaster]

@@Chad76Media Thanks for chiming in, Chad :)

[@domd2304]

​@@Chad76Media but in the wrong direction😄

[@NorCalSaint]

@@domd2304 Disagree, If you want a classic look the R12 NineT has two huge improvements (intake and tank) - 2021 Urban GS owner

[@witsend236]

I past my test on a bike in 1975. I spent much of my early biking life, buying the latest bikes, magazines and listening to the crap so called biking journalists spouted. Every new bike was the best and every 6 month old bike was now past it. And here we are today with yet another load of nonsense. The best bike is the one you own if you can ride it to the best of your abilities. I am now 67 years old, riding a Z1000sx and having owned all the big bikes at one time or another I'm happy with it. The newest bikes - if you're paid as a biking hack - is always the best. Moral of the story.... buy the bike you want and can afford because all other bikes are just lumps of metal without you on it.

[@joka4625]

Is it worth upgrading from the current r9t ?

[@Chad76Media]

Not a massive improvement

[@domd2304]

I don't think it would be an upgrade. Heavier, less torque, smaller brakes, slacker rake, aesthetics are subjective but uglier to my eye, lower height at rear, I struggle to see anything but downsides or sideways changes.

[@KhoaLe-uc2ny]

my dream bike

[@mywwwow]

Heyyyyy, thanks a lot for this ride. Please, tell me the number of this street, could be close to Malaga. 😊 All you guys, and myself jeje, I wish a wonderful and happy motor bike year. 😊

[@27andyD]

i prefer the earlier style of my 22 plate but i would like the new twin exhaust to put on it.

[@TheDervMan]

Happy days, I'll be switching to one of these when my 1250GS gets replaced this year as the 1300GS looks nasty 😇

[@after75]

Is the R12 engine just a detuned version of this R12 nineT one?

[@SSS-mp8th]

Yes

[@TwoSticksToo]

I'd love to see a Scambler/Urban GS version with some longer tavel suspension than before. Something long distance tour worthy along the lines of the Guzzi V85T and Triumph 1200 Scrambler would really appeal with the air-cooled boxer and BMW quality.

[@CarlaPalma-f8n]

You will, they are already built. Scrambler ❤

[@TwoSticksToo]

@@CarlaPalma-f8n I'll keep a look out for them. I've only seen the outgoing model Scrambler, which isn't particularly dirt worthy.

[@tonydare7614]

This might have to be my 10th bike in 5 years😳

[@chirag4]

Our average is same, i bought 6 bikes in 3 years, since 2020 september my 1st bike was in 1997

[@tonydare7614]

@@chirag4 hihi, ADHD or just wanting to test everything? I now have a Livewire One and it's great, I should stick with it but testing the R12 on Friday 😂

[@chirag4]

​@@tonydare7614not ADHD but wish to own bike of every category or type also, sold 2 bikes in 6 months so now 4 remain in my stable --> 2023 XDiavel (cruiser), 2022 Gen 3 Hayabusa (sport-tourer), 2021 Trident 660 (roadster/naked), 2024 Scrambler 400X don't have an ADV, Retro-Classic (Cafe-Racer, Bobber etc.), Tourer (busa is not really a tourer, Goldwing is)

[@azadr9231]

Did it have a fuel gauge? How did you know if it was low on petrol?

[@harryhager4128]

a low fuel indicator comes on and an odometer starts to show distance ridden since indicator came on

[@GhettoSuguru]

I think the TFT dash is NICE BUT it's a bit too small lol.

[@ilusv]

it contradicts the rest of the bike

[@paulhope3401]

Don't you think a large TFT would look stupid on that type of bike? A TFT of any size doesn’t really belong on that bike, I'd be ticking the analogue clocks option.

[@ilusv]

@@paulhope3401I couldn't agree more; old school all the way.

[@stinkstank5177]

I prefer my 2015 R Nine T better style wise, it’s a work of art!

[@hezzy1860]

Same here. Lovely bike!

[@cowmath77]

Good bike is good 🏍️

[@paul.vanhout57]

Maybe the easiest motor to work on for the DIY mechanic.

[@UncleWally3]

Okay when they work, but egads when they age. Aside from the clunky-clunk “character” I gave up on claw operated single disk dry clutch Boxers because of the cost and complexity to change. But, I rode them to death and that’s just my experience and this model may be improved? Be interesting to hear views to the contrary.

[@vilavg3657]

Is this good for short guys? I’m at 170 cm

[@mrcintheuk4641]

I have a feeling all BMWs are going to be even more expensive to cover the cost of all the recently announced shaft replacements. 🤔

[@soloq_bunchofnumbers]

Isn't Euro5+ just some OBD electronics monitoring stuff? Im sure most manufacturers won't have too much of a problem updating their bikes

[@jkarra2334]

And much more tighter emissions...so tight that soon there will be no more big 4 cylinder liter bikes...

[@soloq_bunchofnumbers]

@@jkarra2334 The emissions haven't changed at all from Euro 5. Carbon monoxide, Nitrogen oxide, Hydrocarbon and particulates are all the same. Honestly I'm not worried. All the European manufacturers seem to be doing fine and Euro 6 isn't anywhere near for motorcycles.

[@nicholaskemp2451]

I have ridden 2 different models and I just want to share my thoughts, this being social media. It was boring and lacked basic features, like a fuel gauge. I didn't do anything exciting, it just looked a bit old in its styling. If that's what you like, go for it. All of the great bikes I've ridden did at least 1 thing well and then their looks grew on me.

[@mosca3289]

Love it

[@ricardo6861]

Jeeezus again ££££££ u Chad ❤

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Nice bike but far too expensive and that's before you put the usual BMW extras on it.

[@martinhughes9769]

Nice bike, shame about the price 😢

[@Rocketboy-qg6ts]

Sorry but compared to the RnineT it looks like the design has gone backwards.

[@FoolAndHisMoney_Channel]

TFT screen is a massive fail.

[@Thanatos789]

Its an option, clocks are standard.

[@UncleWally3]

For once I’m not put off by BMW’s “package syndrome” - the traditional cluster is more my cup of tea.

[@georgiosyiannakou5537]

I prefer the previous version to be honest.

[@murdocampbell4858]

Nope. No thanks. Not for me. I think it’s lost its charm. I’ll stick with my Urban GS with its sprinkling of mods. Basic, raw, plenty quick for my type of roads, and feels like a Messerschmitt 109 on full chat. 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BenHaskell]

If this had come out in it's own right with no predecessor I'm sure it would seem fabulous, but compared to the outgoing bike it's too modern, restrained, and EXPENSIVE!

[@t.s.racing]

Not a mention of the severe bluing on the pipes. Sadly, something that extreme should have been addressed.

[@DrFearCo]

What? That makes no sense

[@threethrushes]

Doesn't mention price.

[@BikeWorldTVshow]

Lots!

[@Chad76Media]

Base just over £14,000 this bike closer to £16,000

[@chung-fankuo3068]

Tom Cruise crashed one on scene for MI: Fallout. That scene broke my heart! Ha~

[@flesz_]

It was definitely worth the advertisement

[@NorCalSaint]

Love that they got rid of the snorkel... The side covers and tank make it look more like a classic. (although I don't think I can sell my RnineT Urban GS 40th)

[@dbldblu]

Do current R models still require yearly clutch spline service? Back when I owned an R80 that service was quite expensive and no one talks about it.

[@PurebredFL1P]

Nope not with these motors!

[@yahoodlums]

Great bike. Terrible name.

[@iancraig6070]

Imagine all the work the design team have done. It's not a cheap bike by any means,over £14.000 to over £16500 and no fuel gauge!!!! What were they thinking,it's 2024 and no fuel gauge?

[@hgm8337]

fuel gauges run on floats and rarely work well on m'bikes,... Just see the reserve and countdown to the next garage,.. simples

[@Levente20]

so to sum it up, after 10 years of waiting for the new nine t you get: - smaller tank - power comes 500 rpm later -1 nM less -lot more plastic and worse looking design -epic fail

[@mllxs]

hey im 14 and im wondering if i could get a gmail or number so i can ask what type of kawasaki motorcycle i have i cant find where it says what model and im trying to get different oil and to fix it

[@terrystubbsjnr]

Chad you'll be able to claim your tax back the amount you've been out of the UK this year ;)

[@Chad76Media]

Hopefully

[@shadowdove3250]

It's a dry clutch, why?

[@1990-t1j]

Love the engine, but I'd rather have an Urban G/S.

[@gtx332]

same engine, less power, more money. whats not to like

[@trevorphillips3055]

Less for more, applies to most things in life now 😂.

[@MCTeck]

Screw euro 5!

[@rovers10001]

First!😅

[@SAMFICOM]

Sell more

[@SamHowson]

Not all riders are racers or wannabe racers. These kind of bikes are the best ‘road’ bikes, our roads are shit, traffic often heavy, speed limits low. Rather than looking for a super fast high revving sportsbike that'll make you piss everyone on the road off just to enjoy your riding of it, maybe think about something that can outdo 95% of vehicles on the road, sound great whilst making riding at legal speeds fun. It's time to change your narrative - the racer bullshit is boring, it makes your channel dull.

[@samihasib]

Such a odd body positioning 😮

[@quacker944]

Can’t take another Chad launch with the weird riding style and accent 😁

[@joeblow5037]

Man, you sure wouldn't like my Okie accent then. 🤨

[@stuipooey1]

🔔 end

[@Chad76Media]

Weird? Accent?

[@Spacchio]

BMW manco regalate

[@MrDelpioro]

Shitloads of cssh, what not to like about it

[@rideroll9609]

Nice looking bike BUT I hate sound of balless "BOXER" engine.... 90° V2 for life.... it`s like catching HIV you can`t get rid of it... (it`s just dark humor so don`t get mad....)