BMW R Nine T. Right For You?

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[@jeanrobert499]

As a 6'4" dude i really appreciate your work. Thank you for that sincerely.

[@BikesILike]

You're welcome. Thank you! 👍

[@MichaelPickles]

As a 6 ft 4 guy @ 86 kg that's exactly how I sit on the bike. I did feel like it was a bit small but it's actually surprisingly comfortable. I also wondered if it looked like I was riding a monkey bike, but it looks ok.

[@rtroiani]

As a 5'3" guy, this is a great video! Extremely useful, so thank you for making it!

[@robertstimmel1100]

I'm 5'5" (with riding boots on) and own a RnineT Pure (I think it's the low version). I have no problem flat-footing the bike, but my back and shoulders get kind of sore if I ride it for longer than about an hour without a break. I think that it's happening either because of the reach to the bars or because the handlebars are so wide. That being said, I still love the bike. I just need to figure out how to make it as comfortable as other bikes that I've owned in the past.

[@rtroiani]

@@robertstimmel1100 Rox Risers helped me a lot on my Triumph Bonneville. They moved the bars up and back just enough to change my back position.

[@robertstimmel1100]

@@rtroiani thanks. I'm just seeing your reply now. I need to do something. I've been thinking about getting narrower bars first. Then, risers if I have to. I love a lot about this bike, but it's the most uncomfortable bike I've ever owned

[@rtroiani]

@@robertstimmel1100 since I posted this I recently got a Vulcan S. Surprisingly fun bike! Leave it to Kawasaki to put a Ninja engine in a cruiser. Best of both worlds, especially with a Corbin saddle.

[@robertstimmel1100]

@@rtroiani nice! I remember looking at one of them a few years back. I really liked that they gave so much room to change around riding positions for rider comfort

[@chippyjohn1]

Thanks truly for this video. I'm 188, and the bike is too small unfortunately. Wish they made bikes for standard height people.

[@aaroncalderon5513]

As a guy 5’6” I really appreciate your work aswell

[@BikesILike]

Thanks Aaron!

[@christiank5340]

Im 6'2", and I couldn't care how I look on my RnineT, I love the handling and feeling of the bike, ergonomically it handles Great, and in corners it feels right. I agree to "Throw a leg over the bike at the shop"

[@MrAndrew1953]

At 5’8 I know we are made for each other from the other 2 beemer boxers I’ve owned . 2 pots and shaft drive it’s a big beautiful bike made in heaven. Someone up there is a BMW design tech,

[@adydee1]

I’m 6’3” and 64 years old. Even though it’s a small bike for me…but it’s easier than the GS to handle. I just bought it.

[@jameslovering9158]

How is the bike for longer rides ?

[@adydee1]

I really havent done any long rides....100 km at the most. It is a bit uncofortable for me. I feel the pressure on my wrists, arms and shoulders

[@steeltownbarbercompany9741]

6’1 and feel really big on mine. Catch myself in reflections and honestly, if it wasn’t for that boxer engine profile, it would look like a 125cc. Ended up selling for an XSR900. The sore knees, the awkward rider position and diabolical suspension just wasn’t worth it.

[@mr.poseidon6247]

thanks , helpfull

[@adydee1]

did you get a footpeg lowering kit? I got one but im not sure if it works. Still not very comfortable

[@GadgetMart]

Gutted this is so small. Best bike ever

[@lindellparker3659]

Thanks cause I’m 6’3”. That’s a mini bike!

[@dipbullet]

I will say 5'4 to 5'9 is perfect height for it

[@loganmurphy8764]

5’3” looks pretty badass on it as well I’d say. … it’s Surprisingly cool looking as not being able to tell if it’s proportional for an overall look of the 5’3” because the dude still looks bigger than the bike or perfect size somehow. I’m just honestly trying to support my shorter gents out there. Or unique given that it’s a one of a kind bike that does that! I have one and I’m 5’6”… but after a few years you need to consider, accept and acknowledge we’re gonna shrink in the back… I used to be 5’7”… I have a 31” inseam. The bike still always looks “mini” with the rider positioning combined with the structure of the bike where you plop right on over that engine which especially when you take into consideration the R18. It looks natural as opposed to towering over the bike.

[@dadmadforgot4050]

Constantly puzzled why bikes are being built to such tiny dimensions these days. A lot of bikes looks stupid with average height people on board let alone the taller rider.

[@ThonyP8]

Well you can still ride it, but if they would build them too tall or too big a lot of people couldn't ride them resulting in less sells.

[@danscram]

All 6’ and above frames will greatly appreciate if you would do a R NineT Scrambler video, I’m guessing that on the scrambler model, tall people would have a more relaxed sitting position. Thank you

[@steeltownbarbercompany9741]

Believe me. It’s not not larger by much… like an inch or so? Maybe not even…the main reason there countless variants with less than 2000 miles for sale.

[@mujdatalapinar584]

Scrambler video would be greatly appreciated!

[@fauveride]

I’m 6’ and it was quite hard time when I ride this all day

[@BikesILike]

Thanks for sharing your experience 👍

[@micalangenburg1706]

I'm 5'5 but Im on tiptoe with the R Nine T What the heck?

[@Andrei-ld3gw]

wohooo! fits perfectly for my height. will have this on my bucketlist. thanks for the video! and i love you

[@BikesILike]

Haha 😄 Thank you!

[@katieweise8686]

Thanks for these it's a wonderful tool to help with what bikes to look at to save time for us shorter ladies/people. most bikes are made for 5'8" plus people. only addition you might make is to also use lady riders as we have smaller feet and it changes the reach a bit. :)

[@BikesILike]

Glad you found it useful Katie. I'll take your suggestion onboard 👍

[@mr.poseidon6247]

you are book example of genuine degenerate human being , thank you for letting rest of the human civilization know it 😉

[@FicaGTI]

One thing to consider is that nine T has optional low and high seat options

[@BH-ld6et]

Thank you for doing this!

[@user-rf3yv2ez4u]

Wow nice info..do with other bike please

[@BikesILike]

Thank you! I've already covered a few hundred bikes right here. kzbin.info/aero/PLJgSla8UdWy0NdhgaMK7G5m7T0xvGgtjE This link is in the description of each video.

[@yelatiakhilsai950]

Can you do for Royal enfield hunter 350 metro?

[@sel7506]

I really want that bike but I’m 189cm .. feels like I’m gonna have back pain using it 😅 Dunno how to get a vintage moto for tall guys

[@MichaelPickles]

Yep at 6'4 that's how I look. Almost to the point where its to small.

[@BikesILike]

Valuable feedback thank you!

[@Braapstar219]

Same i really like this bike buy too small for my built

[@josecarrerasmedina283]

I bought 2015 RNineT my height is 5.5" it is too tall for me can it be fixed to my height and how much does it cost thank you

[@fastrabbit22]

excellent video!

[@BikesILike]

Thank you very much!

[@albertiiaxalan4529]

Thank you! Finally!!

[@BikesILike]

You're welcome! 👍

[@BikesILike]

You do know this video was uploaded on the 14th May?

[@timfinning]

Great video mate 👍🇦🇺

[@BikesILike]

Thanks Tim! 👍

[@MRTVlogz]

Very helpful 🙂

[@BikesILike]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@Solana219]

Pls make Do i fit on Zh2 , z1000, bmw s1000rr :D

[@BikesILike]

Z H2 is already done, it's in the playlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIe4iYx7Za14j9U as is the S 1000 RR kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4qol5d9jdZ3qKM I've added the Z1000, it'll be coming soon. 👍

[@StanMzmr]

I’m 5’8” and inseam around 30 1/2, just tried R nine T today and and my feet position is somehow like what shows as 5’3”

[@BikesILike]

In these earlier videos I was using inseam measurements (ankle to groin). In later videos I switched to inside leg measurements (ground to groin). How are you measuring your inseam?

[@jamesoftheglance8691]

I am 5'3" would you think i can ride this bike

[@francismalang6965]

I’m 5’6’’ and cannot flat foot mine.

[@BikesILike]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@Andrei-ld3gw]

Maybe because you have a short inseam, or youre not actually 5'6

[@Antimortem]

👍❤️

[@ivicavucic5222]

174 cm and bike is too small for me....

[@mr.poseidon6247]

so sad

[@rodolphet1819]

First... Lol