Honest review of the BMW R Nine T Scrambler 2020

Honest review of the BMW R Nine T Scrambler 2020 at BMW welwyn,
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[@RaoulMooyaart]

Glad to hear the R9T has won you over. Join us!

[@AnotherHipster]

Cheers Raoul its a lovely bike, I am very tempted to join. Just doing the maths now, do you still have yours then? I am looking at this Scrambler or the Urban G/S

[@RaoulMooyaart]

@@AnotherHipster I do indeed. I honestly get as much fun out of it as I did on the same day I picked it up three years ago. I know what you mean about it feeling more confident, I felt way more comfortable riding at speed compared with my triumph scrambler. I’ve always liked the R9T ever since Roland Sands made the concept bike but it wasn’t until the UGS that I felt I absolutely needed one

[@jjnewman65]

Would you consider test riding the 1200xe or xc Hipster? or are you now to sold on the German?

[@AnotherHipster]

@@jjnewman65 Hi Jamie i'm booked on the XC on Saturday. I wanted to do them on same day but its been out on loan for ages. The V85 TT is on my list too. I'm cautious of making the same mistake only testing 1 bike & buying it with nothing to compare. So we wait & see

[@RaoulMooyaart]

@@jjnewman65 friend of mine is trading in his Ducati Desert Sled for one, I’ll give his a try and let you know what I think. Pretty sure I would miss the power though

[@exlibrex]

I had a Street Twin then a T120, and now an R nineT classic. I won't be changing - I have found 'the one'. Loved the tour of Snorbens!

[@AnotherHipster]

That is how I feel, although when I have space for two bikes I’d love to see a Triumph back in the corner for those slower paced rides Very welcome the dealership in Welwyn there wasn’t much else to see so I know coopers green lane can be a fun ride to start off with

[@johnhill8529]

The Fighting Cocks pub used to be my local. There’s been a pub there since Roman times. Brilliant bike too. The only bike I’d swap my Street Twin for.

[@AnotherHipster]

cheers John, that's nice to know. I went there for a christmas drink party and it was really cool inside! Yes I did swap to a R9T Urban GS as you've seen, I think it was a good swap , i totally see what you mean

[@WideAppeal]

I've had my eye on one of these (not the scrambler with the nobbly tyres) for a while... haven't tested yet but sat on one. The bike's footprint is massive.

[@AnotherHipster]

Hi Brian get yourself on one they are surprisingly easy to handle, I didn't like the tyres either so no worries there, I brought the Urban G/S today which is no massive secret so we should soon start seeing that in videos when its delivered in a few weeks. 2017 model got it for a good price in Wales

[@WideAppeal]

@@AnotherHipster Many congrats on the new wheels. Health to ride!!! Look forward to seeing her debut in a vlog soon. Cheers!

[@AnotherHipster]

@@WideAppeal Cheers Brian im excited to share and just sorting the transport so it'll be a few weeks yet. Hopefully by the helmet head run

[@dennisalon7868]

Beauty and yeah I would trade my Street Twin in for it, but if I could have both, I would definitely do that. I love my Street Twin, too. I really like how the boxster engine shakes when you give it the beans.

[@AnotherHipster]

Hey Dennis how are you doing, yes I am doing exactly that trading the Twin in. Well i'm buying a used R9T & trying to get the best price for my Twin on the side so it doesn't cost me much to jump. I love the shaking and i have really missed it recently, glad you enjoyed the video hope to see you back :)

[@dennisalon7868]

@@AnotherHipster Hopefully you get a solid trade in. I’m a Triumph fan boy but the next motorcycle is looking more and more like a BMW. I like the R NineT, but I want something with a wind screen. So maybe the R1250rs.

[@AnotherHipster]

@@dennisalon7868 I'd say go and walk around your local dealer and see what surprises you, I didn't like the looks of the R9T in photos but in person its this big beefy bike that sits really tall without being scary. If you want a bit lower you could look at the R 1200 R LC its a R9T with more tech + a wind screen

[@HelmetHead]

Great looking and sounding bike top vid buddy 👍

[@AnotherHipster]

Cheers I think my longest video yet but I just wanted to document my thoughts. Hope your exciting route with Fen tour going well, I’m sat at a windmill right now having a lovely picnic. Not quite the HH Bench but it’s good fun

[@richardthackham8066]

Go for it, I would change in an instant. As you know I had the Street Twin and I did love it for the time I had it, but I think you will find that the BMW will have far more road presents, and power. Power is the one thing I think the Triumph lacked, I had many a time where I would be in the middle of an overtake manurer and the bike would just run out of puff, the BMW also has proper suspension and brakes, do it :)

[@AnotherHipster]

Cheers Richard great to see you here, yes I feel way more confident on this bike and as you say the road presence is great. Very powerful but not like KTM style which made me want to overtake anything infront of me 😁 That’s always awkward to run out of Puff & yes I think it’s that suspension & brakes that help with the road feeling. Just waiting now to see if I get my contracts for summer or if I’ve got time for the swap + trips 💨

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

Súper awesome video

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks mate!

[@martyn_g]

I’ve got the roadster- it’s worth the extra for the better suspension and other luxuries. Bloody fantastic.

[@jerrycasier547]

As you know i've just sold my R Nine T and ordered a 2021 Street Twin. My BMW was a great looking bike and sounded nice, with lots of power, but...i never felt 100% relaxed on it. After 100 miles i felt pain on my wrists and bottom. One thing you should know: this is no bike for long distances. Take a look at the secondhand market and almost all of the R Nine T's have low mileage and now i know why. I went to make a long testride on the ST and it felt like i could ride it whole day long and still feel relaxed. If you are sold on BMW and want to make long distances, then the GS is the bike for you. At the end its up to you to buy what you want, but please take my advice in account. Greetings Jerry

[@AnotherHipster]

Cheers Jerry nice to see you here. I remembered you swapping and I have other friends who also have gone from the ST - R 9 T - then back to some sort of Triumph again over the course of a few years so that was a consideration of what I might be like in a few years, but in a few years i'd hope to have space for two bikes and likely a Triumph would come back in for more relaxed sunny days. I couldn't be without one as they are just something special to look at The triumph is lovely but mine is wobbling under acceleration/deceleration which affects my confidence in holding a line. I'm tempted to put a steering damper on it but cautious to not pour more money into it if I know i'm swapping in a few months I wondered why they all had low milage, if I was older i'd totally go for the GS but i'm only 23 and am worried about getting too 'old' to quickly. Plus there are too many gadgets to distract me, Take my word the ST is super comfy for long days, I've done 550 miles in 1 day on it and apart from my wrists I felt nothing Thanks for your detail, only a consideration at the moment i'll either swap soon & have the summer or swap in the winter ready for the next season. see you again soon

[@jjnewman65]

Jerry, I would seriously consider the 1200cc “Speed Twin” rather than the smaller 900cc “Street Twin” They are easily confused in name. You may find the Street a little underpowered after the RNINET unless that is what you wanted? I agree re touring with the RNINET, of course It’s possible. Hipster will have to take into account the cost of fitting and buying a touring kit. Whether that’s BMW or one of the other aftermarkets it’s not going to be cheap. We are talking at least £300 plus.

[@jerrycasier547]

Hi Jamie, thanks for your advice. Im not after the high power though. I agree that the first generation ST was a bit underpowered, but now it's ok. I'll probably just remove the cat unit and swap the mufflers for the sound. I was sold from the moment i've made a testride with the ST last year. Just a few weeks of patience and mine will arrive😉😁

[@AnotherHipster]

Interesting to hear about the touring possibilities, I have found a Givi rack that means I can use my current panniers. And my dry bags fit anything, but it would be soft luggage only 😬 the search continues

[@AnotherHipster]

Very exciting, looking forward to hearing from you when it arrives. I’m sat at a old windmill now with mine glistening in the sun. They are lovely bikes

[@MotoTvWoodsFarm]

not ridden my boxer GS1150 in about 12 years - reason is they are painful if you are the highway a lot, the position of the pegs to seat which comes with a doubly whammy you can't stretch your legs out with engine configuration in the way of your feet. So it just gathers dust in the garage some nice memories - nice video

[@Zerphomeryous90]

Nice review! Have the same Goldtop in black and also the Revit gloves. I see the velcro removes the stitches the same way as mine😅

[@AnotherHipster]

Hi Paul great to see you here, yes most of my wrist lining of the jacket has gone thanks to my gloves :D Weight shedding I guess? But the look is well worth it. Jacket must look great in black with the red lining

[@Zerphomeryous90]

@@AnotherHipster Its a bit sad, that the nice lining gets destroyed, but have to live with that issue , i guess =D i will look for another pair of nice gloves, but without the velcro strap to save some of the lining. The bobber jacket in black has the lining in gold same as yours, only the collar has the red suede to it. =) Have a nice day and lots of riding fun, greetings from Hungary!

[@AnotherHipster]

Very lovely, ride safe & enjoy your beautiful place of Hungary. Goldtop make some great options, turns out these are Dainese Gloves but yes same lining-hating problems

[@MotoFaith]

I love this iteration of the RnineT, and the grey color is super cool. Personally, I prefer the looks of this one over the Urban G/S (and I think this is the exact model that Tom Cruise used in the movie). The sound of the Akrapovic exhaust is also really great; although, here in the Philippines, I think it was regulated (at least for after-market installations), particularly because of the sound it makes. By the way, the pub in 21:05 seems to be your favorite spot... it look very quaint actually! Thanks for the review!

[@AnotherHipster]

Hi mate great to see you here, what is your name sorry? Mine is Jack I am sure I’ve heard you say it in your videos but I don’t want to get it wrong 😁 Yes I loved everything about the bike even with no fuel gauge or gear indicator. Not sure which one I’d go for but they both take my Givi side bags so I don’t need to buy more luggage Yes it’s a lovely pub we’ll visit when you come over here 😉 It’s apparently the oldest pub in Britain & was made in 1539

[@MotoFaith]

@@AnotherHipster Hi Jack, my name's Joel. I'd love to visit that pub. It's interesting to know that it's the oldest pub in England! I was actually thinking that it could be the quintessential quaint english pub! 👍

[@AnotherHipster]

Hi Joel I was so sure it was that but I didn’t want to embarrass myself 😁 It’s just as nice inside so I’m sure you would enjoy it, has a beer garden too we love those here

[@MotoFaith]

@@AnotherHipster Oh man, I can't wait to check it out! Thanks and good luck with your next move on the bike! By the way, I finally took your advised and bought a drone... the DJI Air 2s

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks I’m waiting to see if the jobs I applied for come through or not. It would be annoying doing all the sorting for it to just sit there for a few weeks while I worked away So we wait & see Wow! That is a whopper of a drone here it is about £950 for the combo pack. Cant wait to see what you can show us. Don’t fly it in your home go & find a field or car park with nothing in although the clever tech will help you out buddy. Very exciting

[@darrylwalford4441]

Again nice video I can really see what the BMW is about but I'll be gutted to see you not be On the lovely street twin my friend. 😥

[@AnotherHipster]

Let’s wait & see but this bike gives me a feeling I can’t recreate on the Triumph Off to Cornwall with the ST so maybe I’ll fall in love with it again

[@craigwaterhouse967]

Have you considered swaping the street twin for a speed twin ? Ive tested a speed twin and have a r9t test soon 👍

[@AnotherHipster]

I went with the urban Gs in the end, Triumph are lovely but I’m looking for something better for long trips. It’s great so far I get about 200 miles to a tank & dont have to clean the chain ever (it’s a shaft drive) plus 6th gear is so calm on the motorways

[@independent900]

I love my '21 Pure, but I have more vibration in the handlebars than I like. Watching the mirrors in this vid, I didn't see the same blur that I get. Need to look into this.

[@AnotherHipster]

Hi John sorry for the delay, yes i've never noticed any vibrations & I have the Urban GS now. This was a smooth ride too, have a look into those & see what you can come up with. Pier city custom have some amazing mirror choices

[@stanleylawson9015]

so did you get it

[@floriang.8535]

It's time for you to get a scrambler or something capable offroading a bit. Maybe you should take a closer look at the BMW urban GS. Really pretty old school GS.

[@AnotherHipster]

Cheers Florian great to see you here, yes the old school ones are really cool but I don't have the skills to look after one properly. Plus hard getting modern luggage ect... to work on it. Catch you again soon nice to see you

[@floriang.8535]

@@AnotherHipster Thanks Jack. The urban GS is brand new and belongs to the r9t range. They look great and is way more comfy than the scrambler. Same engine, same frame, higher suspension and really comfy

[@AnotherHipster]

@@floriang.8535 Thanks Florian I tested one back in June & loved it. the exhaust is better than this one as its 2-1 not 1-1 so more back pressure. interesting stuff thanks I will have a look :)

[@yodomcat]

I was out on my friends r9t scrambler a couple of weeks ago. I think I have now decided I don’t like twins. The lack of gear indicator, revs and on the motorway just wasn’t for me, but love the style; and was surprised how small and light it felt to my RR.

[@AnotherHipster]

Hi Dom, yes I am considering how much i'd miss no gear/fuel indicator. My first bike for three years had none of those so it wouldn't be a huge shock to go back to that again. Revs I'm never interested in I tend to hear how it is getting on & work off that, A few more things to consider but the search is on, I'm surprised at how I handled the weight too tbh. Would be great to catch you soon in person for a ride, do you have insta?

[@yodomcat]

@@AnotherHipster yeah I’m d0mcat on insta. I have two people in my group with r9t, the exact urban GS you want and the scrambler like you had in this vid. But both have had some very nice mods done making them look 😍👌🏻

[@AnotherHipster]

@@yodomcat Thanks Dom i'll search for you now, they look like lovely bikes & I would do the extra lights, luggage setup ect after a while

[@independent900]

I have a '21 Pure. Agree that missing fuel, tach, and gear indicators are a bummer. I'll likely add a tach. I reset odom each fillup, and refill at 100mi. Don't know the real limits but don't want to wait for low fuel indicator. For me the joys outweigh the nitpicks.

[@AnotherHipster]

Thanks John I have the Urban GS now. I get 150 miles before the fuel light comes on, once I got 200 miles then the fuel light comes on & that was a lot of top gear motorway riding Hope that helps

[@jimturner6084]

Do the swap now!! You’ve justified your swap a hundred times in that vid. Longer you think about it you’ll end up talking yourself out of it 😁 you can always go back to a ST. Only live once 👌

[@AnotherHipster]

Cheers Jim I am just adding up the numbers & we'll wait and see. Glad to see you here thanks

[@felixhora8535]

Thanks for the cool review! Just to get it a little clearer, why wouldn't you get the Scrambler to commute on it?

[@AnotherHipster]

I think the clutch gets really heavy after a while and I think its an expensive choice for commuting. It depends what the commute is, mine is intro central london so i'd probably go with something like the CB500X if it was only for commuting. Btw I have a R Nine T now but I don't take it to work just for fun😎

[@felixhora8535]

@@AnotherHipster got it. I’d consider riding it at all times when weather allows it. And among all the fun rides there would be commute too. Congrats on your new R9T 😎!! Is it the scrambler too?

[@AnotherHipster]

@@felixhora8535 Oh yes i've been getting out whenever possible, But I work 12 hour shifts so I worry about it being out for so long on the streets of London 😁 No I got a 2017 Urban GS, I love the looks & got it for a great price from a old man in wales. Plus the 2-1 exhaust sounds way better

[@captainaverage721]

Just put a deposit on 20 plate Scrambler, coming from a cb650r shouid be change for me. Personally im not at all bothered by the lack of fuel guage etc as my first return to bikes after a 20yr break was an 865 air cooled Bonnie. Watching this with anticipation of my imminent arrival. Mine has road based tyres and 2k miles on the clock. Were the more off road biased tyres an option?

[@AnotherHipster]

that's wicked! I hope you enjoy it and come back and comment let me know how you are getting on! Are you based near London? Im part of a R9T owners group, there's only 12 of us but we're a good bunch and always welcome more R9T riders. I think they were a option at the time of purchase and they are still made so either way you can get the tyres put on if you'd like to change

[@AnotherHipster]

just adding on I got mine new but if you go to BMW configurator they do give it as a option

[@captainaverage721]

@@AnotherHipster I'm just south of Glasgow!! 😃

[@captainaverage721]

But I'll let you how I find the r9t. Currently messaging from a beautiful sunny Glencoe giving the Honda its last run up in the Highlands

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I don't like this as much as your Urban G/S. I don't know why. Maybe it's the high mudguard on the G/S, or the colour. Both of them could do with a rev counter and fuel gauge. I don't agree that demonstrators get abused. They just get ridden. As long as they're warmed up first, there's no problem.

[@AnotherHipster]

yes I agree that would be a great upgrade, hope to see you back soon

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

@@AnotherHipster Plus a main stand to help with the oil level checks.

[@Bowlin01]

Lovely bike (apart from the mirrors ) YOLO Jack think of all those thin Women on Titanic that waved away the dessert trolley. Buy one NOW on a PCP deal, do it, do it now!!!

[@AnotherHipster]

Yes I think the Street Twin mirrors would really suit this bike, I'm not a fan of bar-end as you know so i'd be ordering ST mirrors to swap in if its an easy fit. Haha no PCP for me I like to own outright. having said that the NIU scooter I might PCP because its only about £40 a month + £50 for insurance & that is only a commuter scooter which I have less pride in

[@zedcharlie]

I love the r9t but don.t believe the marketing! But main thing for me is lack of mudguards! Ok if you only ride in summer.

[@AnotherHipster]

Cheers Zed yes it will be interesting to see how mucky it all gets, I went with the Urban G/S X which has huge mudgaurds & a fitted hugger which should help

[@RockcafeRacer]

Thinking of switching to one but still not convinced .

[@AnotherHipster]

I had a few months after this test ride & then I swapped. I really love my R9T but sometimes I miss the looks of the Triumph. Try & go for a test ride and see how you feel? the new 2021 model has some more bling bits on it

[@MsDenver2]

What made you go for the R9 scrabbler instead of the more road R9?

[@AnotherHipster]

Hi Donna, I think I wanted that option to do the green lanes and so I went for the urban GS in the end. Plus I loved the original retro looks. I did the 15km off road track at Adventure bike festival and it kept up really well

[@MsDenver2]

@@AnotherHipster oh I see , it the right bike for you then , they do look lovely and yours sounds good aswell. It will be good for your touring with shaft drive , enjoy 👍🏍

[@buckegit]

I'd have those tyres changed out for Pirelli Scorpions that I have on my husky svartpilen 701

[@AnotherHipster]

Cheers I’ll check them out, I had scorpions on my street twin for a while

[@buckegit]

@@AnotherHipster Pirelli MT60 are great tyres also. They have the. Slight off road block look too them

[@AlanTrades]

What about the r9t pure

[@AnotherHipster]

I liked it & it’s a great bike but I wanted the cross spoke wheels & I really liked the styling of the Urban GS. I brought a Urban GS in the end 😎

[@funktion29]

Great video, but way, way to many commercials :(

[@AnotherHipster]

thanks, sorry to hear that. I've left it on automatic & don't see the ads myself. How many did you get can you remember? Will try and change it now

[@jjnewman65]

Be careful hipster. Don’t get to carried away young man. It’s a step up from your baby street twin 😉

[@AnotherHipster]

Cheers Jamie, would be a big jump but I really loved it. Thanks for coming

[@jjnewman65]

@@AnotherHipster I fell in love with the RNINET last year and bought a scrambler. It’s significantly quicker than my T100 and I constantly have to reign myself in. There is the temptation and ease to blip past everything such is the acceleration.

[@AnotherHipster]

Hi Jamie yes I felt that power difference, my Street Twin has more HP than your T100. I love the classic blue & cream colour option though there’s no question I’d have that if I went for the T100 The 110hp on the R Nine T was certainly noticeable, how did you find the engine braking? It was perfectly in tune with what I’d look for

[@roverroko306]

Triumph has got nothing on the R9T man. Ok there’s some special Triumphs , like the 1200 scrambler maybe the Speed twin, 2021 model. But still the R9Tis in a Ligue of it’s own. And you should ride the original roadster man, the classic, the best of them all, not these watered down lesser variations.

[@AnotherHipster]

Cheers Marko I went with the urban Gs in the end. The roadster looks great but I’m looking for more adventure than the glossy road edition. Glad you enjoyed 💨

[@ukaszczekaa3061]

Is it good for someone 6"2?

[@AnotherHipster]

yes its tall and you can change the footpegs

[@ukaszczekaa3061]

@@AnotherHipster I bought one and I'm a very happy owner! Fits me perfectly! :D

[@bikerbuddy3166]

Another watch , the beautiful thing about motorcycles is the freedom of choice , your along time dead 💀 so definitely do what makes you happy , just promise me you won’t turn into a none waving none nodding bmw rider 😱😂 stay safe

[@AnotherHipster]

Hi buddy no I will wave constantly, the dealership was full of them though so I wonder what type of bike group i'm buying into, but i'll stay more with the retro riders. One man had been talking to people since 8:30am, I came back at 1:30pm and he was still there in the waiting room! Thankfully the dealer saved me after about 15 minutes of chat with a made up story about me having to leave for a meeting..... everyone was bored of listening to him talk. Some very bold stuff to be saying that loudly too Yes there is alot of choice, i'm off to Cornwall with the Street Twin but hope to see you when im back

[@bikerbuddy3166]

@@AnotherHipster have a good trip stay safe , looking forward to seeing your adventure

[@AnotherHipster]

@@bikerbuddy3166 cheers i've got a nice little apartment booked & of course taking the drone too. Catch you soon

[@lenbell1365]

Overtaking on a zebra crossing! That’s big ticket and endorsements fella. Hope there was no camera.

[@MarkJames61]

"Count those chickens" especially if you're planning on staying with your parents$$? You only live once Jack. Wish I could share your enthusiasm for the beemer's looks but....if it floats your boat, nuff said :)

[@AnotherHipster]

Cheers Mark yes I graduated two years ago, we agreed i'd try and have enough accounts to go for a mortgage after three years but covid has reset the clock that I was on track in terms of work going up, regular contacts ect... Now intro the great unknown for work. I could just get a full time job for three months & use those to prove my earnings but I believe when the time is right i'll move out. BMW I wish it looked more tidied up like the Triumph, but the ST small tank & frame are outgrowing what I have planned from my motorbike. especially with these little electric scooters for the commuting parts, I hope you would still come back and watch if I swapped to the Beamer? It is always great to have you here

[@MarkJames61]

@@AnotherHipster Sorry Jack, didn't mean to come over all critical. I fully appreciate that "life happened" to us all last year. I'm just very lucky to be older in that regard, so no criticism of anyone caught up in a Brexit/Corona reality just starting out in life. You do what you do, I appreciate your lovely video-style and that's not related to what you ride (said a man with two Hondas and two Vespas). If the beemer gets your blood running then go for it.

[@AnotherHipster]

No worries Mark it’s all very strange times for everyone, it is always nice to see you here & thanks for your kind comments. Hopefully I have something interesting to show you when I get back from my Cornwall trip this week 🍻💨

[@martyn_g]

Also a-crapo-vich😂

[@tonebonetones]

Overrated. Don't do it. I'm speaking as a BMW owner, too. You're glee about the slight side to side jolt of a nigh on agricultural 1930's design boxer engine that sticks out massively each side is amusing because, frankly, it's not a good thing. Moto Guzzi do it, too, although they have flair that teutonic engineering does not.. Japanese multis, Ducatis, don't do it, they stay still at idle....like a bike should lol. The peg should not stick into your foot when your at a stop, either. It's not a quirk, or 'character'......it's one of the not so good design features, along with the bumb numbing measly thin seat. It has, of course, plenty good design features...shaft drive, good build quality (though, hand on heart, I think my Ducati has the edge on build quality and finish over my BMW) and sound ergonomics. Try some other bikes, Moto Guzzi, Ducati, Aprilia. Don't fall for an image and a brand, there's other bikes as good if not better.