Wait... People actually like the BMW R9T?

[@yammienoob]

Big thanks to rideeurocycle.com for the support; check them out today!

[@chrisclovis9033]

Ok fine, we'll send the truck to pick up the BMW and ship you out some more simp-worthy Triumphs ;-)

[@joepopes7923]

Doing a bike review in rain mode ? Than complaining about boring engine and performance ? How silly is that ? If a Harley or Triumph vibrates, it's called by you character. A BMW does is, it's bad, you expected better. If a bike has a unique sound, it's character, as long it's not a BMW ? Please, don't do reviews on BMW's, you obviously don't like them. You just make a lot people angry with this silly reviews. And don't say "honestly" every few words, please.

[@guykeegan]

Possibly one of the worst most biased review I’ve ever watched

[@gossbrenner]

You can’t trust this guy he took my money for a chance on the ducati fee for RR and then it suddenly just disappeared I sent and complained and they sent my money back but it was a scam

[@quidestnunc9238]

Bought a 2006 BMW K1200R in October 2005 as my first, non-scooter motorcycle. OMG! [Do people still use "OMG"?] It was a Rocket Ship and wayyy more bike than anything other than a crotch-rocket! Essentially stopped riding it, traillered it 600 miles to my Ducati Monster brother thinking he would love it. Nope. He allowed a commercial architect riding buddy to ride it (along with the architect's five bikes). I later learned that the architect loaned this K-bike to his largest ever client (another bike collector-rider with multiple bikes) and my brother did not tell me any of this until a year later. Meanwhile, I was making $450 monthly payments along with insurance and sending annual registration stickers to Bro. Sold to the Architect's client in 2009 for $9k. I then gave myself The DumbAss of the Decade award for Incredible Stupidity ! And began riding a Honda Rebel 250 and a Sportster XL883 (both bought new).

[@theonlyredspecial]

Puts bike in rain mode. Does acceleration test. Then continues to complain about engine being unengaging. Hilarious stuff. 😂

[@Frank-wo3qm]

I had one, also found it sluggish and uninspired performance wise. mine didn't have modes it was the 2014 model. So he's definetly not wrong in that assesment. They do look beautiful though.

[@gogopowerrangers6596]

@@Frank-wo3qm he is completely wrong in his assessment, like most thing Flabby Boob does - he hasn't a clue, thank goodness the good thing on this channel left to do a proper motorcycle channel. There are so many mistakes in this video, along with most of the other ones ive seen - he is not a motorcycle expert, or even a proper tester. I have lost track how many times he has gotten something wrong, like in this one, testing in rain mode. The bike has a good engine and its light, it is plenty enough for most people unless you want a sports bike, then you bought the wrong thing.

[@Frank-wo3qm]

@@gogopowerrangers6596 I have no idea about his channel, I don’t follow it, but he is spot on in his assessment of the r9t. I know, I had one for two years, that and my late 90s Katana were the most boring bikes (performance wise) I have owned. Gorgeous looking though, no denying that. It’s like a beautiful airhead sooner or later you will get bored..

[@speaktruth247]

​@Frank-wo3qm dude, the model you rode is 9 years old. Not the same as this bike.

[@Frank-wo3qm]

@@speaktruth247how are they different in performance? Exact same engine, same displacement, same hp, same torque, same tuning.

[@pedronogueira8148]

Yammie Noob not liking a specific model of motorcycle is one of the best accolades that model could receive. Brands should actually start publicizing that - "Yammie Noob disapproved".

[@ryann6919]

He hates both of my bikes: Z900 and multidStrada V4S. I can't do boxers though.

[@ChrisW-fj8bt]

@@ryann6919 dislikes my z650. And most people really like it according to the comments.

[@ryann6919]

@@ChrisW-fj8bt at least he likes the H2

[@rickyricardo9918]

If Yammie doesn't like a bike you KNOW that's a BIG plus!

[@ArranD1]

Guys an absolute sausage

[@RTJsims]

The dude who tried to shit can one of the coolest dudes to grace Moto KZbin in a decade…. To stroke his own vanity…. Doesn’t like a bike. Yea, loving the RNINET more about now.

[@toddstevens8506]

I've heard people rave about this bike. Just goes to show how different people's wants and needs are with motorcycles, and most things for that matter.

[@mechcavandy986]

The R 1200 Boxer engine is the most reliable ever. The best certified BMW tech I know agrees.

[@mechcavandy986]

@@RTJsimsI love my R9T Scrambler! ♥️🏍️💨🏁

[@loganellis9867]

I feel like your whole rationale for disliking the bike is that you have found better noises in other bikes. The charm of this bike is how simple it is. It’s home is not on the track or on a trail, it’s breezing through turns going about 70 on a nice day. It’s just a simply fun bike.

[@TylerG7777]

@@loganellis9867 Yes. Well said. I totally agree.

[@TylerG7777]

I have a 2017 BMW R9T Scrambler and absolutely love it. Gorgeous bike and I constantly have people stop to tell me how much they love it. Great power. Super responsive. Just fun to ride. I love that there’s no tachometer, you don’t need it. Simple, pure, fun riding.

[@sirtooby]

I have a 2016 scrambler bought it new and we have traveled 50000 km togheter

[@TylerG7777]

@@sirtooby My friend, we have never met, but I already consider you a brother! Ha ha. Thanks for the response and good riding.

[@sirtooby]

@@TylerG7777 what a nice Replay 👍👍👍 nice to have one more brother. Where are you from. I am from sweden

[@TylerG7777]

@@sirtooby I live in warm, sunny, South Carolina in the United States. Wonderful back country roads. (And also nice restaurants and places to stop for a cold beer. 😃)

[@tuberichter]

I have the 2022 R90T Srambler, it’s my first motorbike. Made my license in 2022 at the age of 48. Because of the sound and some issues i considered selling it after the first season. I bought a Kawa Z900 RS SE as a 2nd bike. Since March 2023 i could compare both bikes and i definitely keep the BMW. Will not sell the Kawa either 😂.

[@getheroutofthetruck]

I know two people who are touring the world on the R NineT, so 'coffee shop to coffee shop' is a load of crap.

[@davidklementis5913]

To each their own. I have always liked the old BMW airheads as a iconic bike. I rode a R9T on a demo day and really liked it. One thing that stood out to me was the bubble of air while riding at around 65mph for me. It was like it had an invisible windshield. I've never experienced that on a naked bike.

[@davidscb3632]

Did you ride the monsters ? I had the same feeling on them, owning a 821 and absolutely loving it! I’m gonna test ride the RNineT next week and really looking forward to this! Definitely very high on the list for second bike :)

[@Frank-wo3qm]

@@davidscb3632 have you had a chance to compare them? when I bought my r9t years ago (2014 model) it was between it and a monster. I wish I had bought the monster, like youtuber said it's uninspired performance wise, somewhat sluggish, got rid of it after only a couple of years.

[@shanea60]

40 years of riding, several brands from around the globe and various models then purchased my incredible 2017 R Nine T Scrambler - Satisfaction! This immensely capable machine takes me all distances and terrains without being stressed. Cannot fault these amazing rides.

[@zaddaz570]

Why do people insist on giving a motorcycle a review from a test ride? You have to own these things to understand what they’re all about

[@erichlawrence4142]

😂😂 keeps it in rain mode the whole time and talks about performance

[@MattConnolly-r1d]

Did you leave it in Rain Mode? That would reduce power and throttle response compared to Road or Dynamic modes. The engine definitely is more lively that Rain mode.

[@cigarsandstripesbbq]

Ohh yes correct WTF ???? YAMMS Rain mode that's silly n dregggggggy

[@stimgaze]

Hilarious. Rain mode is meant to be meh. Mine has road mode, which is a completely different experience, and dynamic mode, which gives yet more performance. 4/10 for research and context? That would be a stretch.

[@MrEkin03]

Rain mode is like 70-80hp with less torque and less throttle response. Also way more traction control. So yeah Wtf?

[@fredrikberglund5133]

A test in rain mode 😂😂😂

[@dave8549]

@@fredrikberglund5133 Yammie selects Rain Mode - guns it - then says he's not impressed with the power. Definitely a Noob move.

[@phil4986]

About six months ago, I saw one of these in red. blue, black and white and it was one of the most beautiful motorcycles I had ever seen. The paintwork is astonishing. I talked to the owner in the parking lot for twenty minutes about how he liked it. He had replaced the front and rear lights and done some other work and was talking about a different exhaust as well. but that bike looked like something out of a heavy metal cartoon. The price is a killer for me but what a piece of rolling artwork.

[@ribalderr6052]

agreed. yam despises the engine the bike an cant hide it in the review though. great engine. great bike. beeeutiful bike. its not slow neither.

[@Stevevm21]

I love that noone likes Yam anymore. I’m one of them.

[@GearHeadGeeks]

Please tell me you didn't evaluate how this thing runs in "RAIN" mode.

[@manderson2054]

Seriously! Rain mode on my 22 RNineT reduces the power SO much, that’s the point. I don’t want inspired performance when I’m taking my kid to school on wet pavement so I put it in rain mode. How can somebody possibly evaluate this bike in Rain mode

[@JeeFtw]

Man I have the exact opposite opinion of this engine. I rode a stock 1200GS a few times and I really liked it. I've owned an SV650 , XT600 , GSXR750 (all with aftermarket exhaust) and currently own an MT 09, and I still loved the engine feel and sound on the stock 1200.

[@joepopes7923]

And you are right, not him.

[@MrEkin03]

You never do engine tests in rain mode.

[@TheAwsomeSawse]

Strange that one of the complaints is that everything works too well to give the bike “character” IDK about you but my favourite characteristic in a bike is that everything works 😂

[@StephenNewell-s6j]

it's a great bike, I love mine! It stands out from the crowd of other "modern retros" and has such character with the Boxer engine.

[@GhaliumHD]

Cb650r is cheaper, smoother, and imo looks way better. The vibration on this bike will leave any1 numb all over on a long ride.

[@valentinogarramone5276]

Lol random. Besides it is very opinable about the cb650 looking better than the r nine t. The r nine t catches looks, the honda is pretty plain

[@GhaliumHD]

@@valentinogarramone5276 the r9t looks like a 400cc bike, its a bike for fem boys.

[@trkk7047]

@@GhaliumHD Haha, RnineT looks way better than cb650

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

@@GhaliumHDJust using the term ‘fem boys’ automatically makes your opinion null and void..

[@lrowlands53]

If a million people haven’t said this already, the boxer layout has nothing to do with the bike rocking when it’s revved. The crankshaft rotates around the centreline of the bike with the flywheel and clutch at one end. The rocking is the torque reaction a la Newton - to every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Check out any rubber mounted engine in a car, truck, boat, etc. On most motorcycles the crank runs across the centreline so we don’t feel the torque reaction - it’s absorbed by the suspension and tyres. I bet a Moto Guzzi (transverse v-twin) has the same torque reaction as the BMW. It’s kind of wild setting up for a corner and rev matching downshifts.

[@xsrchow2499]

I own a 2021 pure and love it, but the oil is disappearing so fast that in just 6000km I've already refilled with 0.5L of new oil.😂

[@AlanStevens-hm1ni]

That's about right on a newer bike.

[@wakajawaka44]

I have read on the r9T forums that the boxer engines do require regular top up’s of oil! Thank you for your very useful information.

[@malcolmabram2957]

I ride its big brother, an R1250R. The reality is that a boxer engine is a unique engine, which one loves or one hates. One cannot rev it like a straight 4, but it gives tons of torgue at low revs. Bit more like a diesel, though it is not a diesel. My BM, despite the stats, has superb acceleration, excellent handling, and will easily keep pace with a 1000 cc sports on the road. it will not compete on a track, but then I am not interested in track racing. The R9T appeals, as it is smaller and probably more practical. It is a naked bike. Also it has simple clocks. I actually do not appreciate the TFT gismo on the R1250R, and wish instead I had the usual set of clocks which I am used to in previous bikes.

[@jessISaRicePrincess]

It will keep pace with liter bikes you say

[@benjaminmahoney7108]

I love my R1250R....It has scared me a couple times with the full on acceleration shift assist. Plenty of power...so much so that if you shut off traction control it wheelies and spins the tire out of corners regularly. Its a real Jekell and Hyde to me...put around at cruising speeds or cane it for ass puckering excitement (btw iv owned Ducati 998 and 999.)

[@manderson2054]

Umm, you just reviewed a R Nine T in RAIN mode… rain mode is supposed to be meh and uninspiring so the torque on that little thing doesn’t kill you. It completely neuters the power and throttle response, five steps below ROAD mode. Try again in DYNAMIC mode (normal mode for an owner).

[@hokogan]

Right. I tried an Urban GS in normal mode, and the sheer grunt was pretty incredible.

[@josueangeldelgado8816]

I love this bike. One reason I fell in love with BMW bikes was the BMW accessory plug. I had an R1150 R that I put 40,000 miles on. I was able to do that because with the accessory plug I could plug in a heated liner and connect the liner to heated gloves and drive it all year long, even on the coldest days of winter in a northern state without a problem. If this bike has the same accessory plug option it’ll stay on my list of bikes I’d like to have in my stable.

[@joepopes7923]

It's a great bike. This review was nonsense and silly. Complaining about boring engine and performance by riding in rain mode. It has a very unique sound, so it has no character ?

[@goregote5657]

No offense but to fall in love with a bike because of its accessory plug is the silliest thing I've heard. You can wire an accessory plug to ANY bike.

[@Scootir185]

Yammie just hates BMW's, especially boxers, by his own admission. It's a fantastic little bike, nice to have shaft drive option on a retro for those that hate chain maintenance. I've owned two of them and they remain amongst my favorites out of the 20 plus bikes I've owned over the years (including the completion you mention). A fun, characterful engine, decent handling and braking and great looks. Super easy to customize. And really reliable. There's so much to like here. Sorry Yammie I can't agree with you on this one.

[@erikgustafson3273]

I had a R nineT Scrambler with brushed aluminium tank, spoked wheels etc.. loved it so much for the looks. Now I own a Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory and I have never been more in love.

[@GarrettGerloff31]

Bro, boxers are número uno! Loved that thing when I got to rip it around with you! Glad to see you’re better with the clutch than me 😂

[@woogieman02]

I just got mine a week ago. Runs great and is a blast to ride. Really smooth and there isn't another one in town. So it really stands out!

[@joepopes7923]

It is a great bike. A bit boring to ride in rain mode like Yammie did.

[@rcronin1]

I'm confused why you stayed in rain mode?

[@josevidal2236]

By the way,the bike you rode in the video is the SCRAMBLER not the regular RnineT,that´s why it has a DIRT mode.

[@cigarsandstripesbbq]

Dirt mode giggle fest

[@Real_MisterSir]

@@cigarsandstripesbbq it's a mere carry-over from the GS models, same electronics underneath. Not saying it needs it, but that's why it has it.

[@peteb2304]

The boxer engine reminds me of an antique aircraft engine. I love it in my old R1200RT touring bike.

[@Below-Average_Joe]

BMW started as an airplane manufacturer.

[@timh6845]

The blue and white in the middle of the BMW logo is the spinning propellor

[@coolT21323]

@@timh6845 no thats just a myth. Its from the colours of the bavarian flag.

[@ericcolbeck9286]

Light airplane engines are boxer engines

[@DevRSVR]

I have a standard one. Great bike and I was quite anti BMW before it. It’s agricultural, raw. It seems to be built to the same tolerances as an AK47. Loose but very reliable.

[@timh6845]

That’s the clever thing about air cooled motors. The whole motor expands as it gets hotter and the clearances all tighten up as different metals expand at different rates.

[@pkgudu]

Kudos to the AK47 analogy. Felt the same as I test rode one before. Being raw is not something that BMW is generally perceived as, though.

[@MTJoe406]

Have this bike and agree with your assessment.

[@ribalderr6052]

@@MTJoe406 he said it feels cheap an he wouldnt want to spend alot of time on it lol

[@trkk7047]

@@ribalderr6052It’s subjective, you really have to try it yourself to have an opinion on it. Yammie’s opinion is his opinion.

[@Scott-s1j5q]

*leaves bike in rain mode and complains about boring engine* and *complains about stock exhaust note* what a waste of internet bandwith

[@sascham5464]

Couldn’t agree more

[@Tungmoto]

Actually the reason the bike tend to jerk to one side is because of the torque generated by the crankshaft which is parallel to the bike length.

[@AlanStevens-hm1ni]

Love my pure R Nine T. The torques incredible.

[@mickstafford456]

If you can get hold of one, you really need to try out one of the old K series BMW's. The K100 was a 1000cc inline 4, and the K75 was a 750cc inline 3 (the 1000cc engine minus one cylinder, and a balancer shaft added). In typical BMW fashion the engine configuration was not quite what you'd expect. With the engines being turned through 90 degrees, compared to your standard inline set up. Very nice, smooth bikes, and a massive step up from the previous generation R series boxers.

[@ishootmotion]

19:46 If someone catches up to you just wave them past if you don’t want them behind you, that should be the etiquette lesson here. Then you can both go about your rides at your own paces. Don’t ride so close to someone if you are behind them, but equally don’t hold another rider up. You did pull over and let him by but why let that ruin your mood? We are all just having fun on these things.

[@marcaverillafilms]

You haven't really ridden the bike at it's full potential so I feel like you've given it an unfair rating. First of all, you rode the scrambler variant - comes with a single gauge hence no gear indicator and speedometer. Although, I'm not gonna lie, even with the 2 gauges with the high end R nine t, it still doesn't have a fuel gauge. The scrambler also doesn't have "dynamic" mode, which is the best performance mode for the bike. You rode the bike in rain mode all throughout the video. That's almost 40% less power on the throttle because you know, RAIN mode. No wonder the power wasn't cutting it for you.

[@Krebs61]

I Love my 9T, used to drove supersports and naked bikes, tried out some touring bikes and i wouldn't swap 9T for any of them, it's just timeless and rides well enough for my riding purposes

[@asturiancetorix2552]

I love that engine, unlike the R-LC ones, it preserves the soul of the boxer, the sound, the oily smell, the dry clutch...

[@MTJoe406]

I have this bike and love it. FYI in rain mode, the engine is quite de-tuned, so if you're doing acceleration test, put that baby in road mode.

[@mysticmusic6045]

The classic boxer moves to the right when you rev it while standing still is due to the shaft drive spinning, not the pistons, they are balanced.

[@chadkline4268]

Gyroscopic precession of the crankshaft.

[@kenmyak2620]

I like that this bike is under 500lbs, has its own style and appears to be designed for an urban setting. From 100 feet away in a parking lot full of bikes I can tell which one is the bmw. Also, I don't need another bike that tries to break a speed record. Thanks for the review.

[@tonymarsh8436]

Yep. People do really love BMW boxers. How do I know? Well... they have been selling them for a Century now. Must mean sumthin...

[@michaelboetius4321]

My first big bike was a R9T and I loved that bike. I did add a Wilbers suspension and a bunch of other stuff. Great bike with limitations. Kept it for four years and did everything from light touring to track days. It has it's merits and character but I get it is not for everyone.

[@sspirito3130]

"Beemers lack a bit of soul, they kind of do everything, a little too buttery smooth for my taste"...sounds like the perfect description of a modern Honda

[@petegospodarzec119]

Sorry Yammie bit disagree with you. I owned Speed Twin and sold it for R9T. BMW is way better than Triumph. It is not easy to say that because I had three Triumphs before. Speed Twin sounds better but performs not even close to R9T. Mine has adjustable suspension and that makes a huge difference in handling.

[@geraldduncan1808]

R nine t definitely more sporty.

[@the3rddecline]

"I just leave it in rain mode" - Like.. what?! :D That's a weird thing to do if you then talk about power delivery and throttle response. Otherwise solid review.

[@rupertmittelstaedt4889]

I think you secretly like this bike, Yammie

[@d.f.9064]

Why are you yelling? The boxer motor is a mechanical wonder. I like how they put it out there, as opposed to bikes that cover everything up like they're embarrassed of the motor. Motors are cool. Many airplanes have opposing cylinders. The motor with the shaft drive is simple yet sophisticated.

[@IrishTortillaCody]

Taking the appropriate steps in working up to the mighty hp4 race. Good job Yams

[@TheWayWeTalk90]

should try an hp2

[@Yoda8945]

Rain Mode? Get real! My S1000RR also has rain mode. It totally kills the bike, which is what it is supposed to do.

[@Motodidakt]

I really enjoy that your new location has you starting your rides in my neighborhood 😁. I've never ridden a boxer twin but I'm not crazy about the looks of them. Seems a bit awkward having the cylinders sticking out so far each way.

[@jono3505]

I own one of these and agree that the engine isn't super exciting. Compared to a Ducati it feels a little bland. Still a great bike! I also think it needs a lot in the way of aftermarket parts. The bland cast alumium and design to me looks sub par. The parts were also borrowed from the gs platform. Which means that for a lot of models there are to many contrasting colors. I make cnc machined parts, which is why I bought it. It had the most to be desired out of the bikes I was considering making parts for!

[@alexmazification]

I don't get how any motorcyclist can say a parallel twin would be a better option. The parallel twin is the saddest engine ever and in my opinion a disgrace. It also always look bad because it's just empty space

[@tonysheehan1981]

Poor research Yammie. Speed test in rain mode. It was the simple dash version. The main RNineT is a far higher spec than that, you should ride that one with all options added and come back to us. But I still love your content 👍

[@kodymarksbury9399]

You are the reason I started riding motorcycles, other than viewing them fondly out of a bus window as a kid. The 2022 R nine T was my first actual motorcycle. I couldnt click this video fast enough when I saw it in my feed.

[@ribalderr6052]

wow nice bike, really.

[@rickyricardo9918]

" I got to be honest" because usually you're not?

[@jkbigp]

Motorcycle heritage has more value than you understand. Nodobies grandpa rode an inline 4 or a metric triple. There is something really cool about having a bike that reminds you of dad's or grandpa's bike. I feel like this is why air cooled v twins and boxers still sell so well.

[@josevidal2236]

Nice review. I own a rninet Pure and i´m in love with that f... piece of german steel.

[@mcontreras1340]

Same here, own 21 R9T pure, very happy with it.

[@kandr4439]

I'm surprised you're not more impressed with the scrambler... I bought one and absolutely love it, but I have heavily customized it so... 🤷🏼‍♂

[@shiloh1943]

Acceleration test in rain mode, Yam?

[@mp22222]

Yammie, you occasionally provide very popular bikes with extremely negative reviews. This automatically excludes potential followers from ever watching another video of yours. I seem to recall a disparaging review of the Goldwing some time ago. Some may say you’re simply providing your honest opinion, while others, who have owned numerous bikes will think you just don’t have what it takes to review all bikes objectively. If a bike doesn’t fit your current style or purpose- don’t bother bashing it. There has to be a reason some of these bikes, as the GS are extremely popular? Why burn your bridges?

[@kimw200blaze4]

Reviews like this just confirmed why I no longer sub to this channel...

[@timh6845]

I have a 2010 GS with the same motor. My kids call it “The Tractor”. It happily chugs along all day. I’ve had it 12 years now and I’ll never sell it.

[@wellsbengston4132]

I'm with you on the Boxer GS. I test drove one and wound up buying a F650GS single, because it had so much more character and playful spirit.

[@aphexxaeon9095]

In Germany, we say: a BMW with a boxer engine is just like a Moto Guzzi with hanging tits.

[@schorschels]

Haha noch nie gehört aber werd ich mir merken 😂

[@TheGreatChrisB]

The boxer engine to me made for the R18. It's perfect there and looks gorgeous. It doesn't fit as well in the R nineT

[@rivermutant4190]

I was a heartbeat away of buying a R9T pure, but then I test rode a Ducati 1100 Scrambler and it was a rocketship compared to the BMW. No regrets going with the Ducati!

[@joeyoung3319]

The "stiff" suspension is WITHIN THE CONCEPT of what this bike IS MEANT FOR--- HAVING A BLAST on twisty, mountain roads, or blasting around town. These BOXERS ARE A BLAST! Torquey AF, TWIST the throttle and let her REV to Her limit, it's just awesome! HONESTLY, IF YOU can't have a blast on this bike, YOU totally miss the point!

[@paulwalker797]

I love mine...I tour on it ( with a new better seat) and have fun in town and out on country roads. More than enough speed for me, more tha enough acceleration for me, entertainingly clunky and agricultural at times and retro -ish without trying to look retro. Of course as a BMW the price is too high but that engine is a blast...and the build quality is great.

[@benjaminmahoney7108]

14k is too high a price for German engineering and reliability?

[@robynmunguia7219]

I have a r nine t pure and I love it ! Fun to ride!

[@sascham5464]

Couldn’t agree more. I started riding a 23‘ pure this year and I absolutely love it!!!!!

[@allanbray852]

I love my R nineT scrambler. Are there things I’d change? Sure. The thin seat and subpar suspension have almost launched me off the bike on unseen bumps. I’d love a tach. And so forth… point is, I’ve never had a bike that is “perfect”, and what is “perfect” for me probably won’t check the same boxes for other riders. We live in good times - there’s a bike for every taste. It doesn’t bother me that Yammie isn’t in love with the bike, he just has different preferences.

[@whiskeycoltv]

Love my 20 scrambler. Amazing bike. Every time I ride something else and come back to it I appreciate it more. Can't do long rides 4+ hr until I change the seat but otherwise awesome. And easily customizable.

[@paulwalker797]

I changed the seat on mine and tour a lot...works great...enough speed, enough power etc Set up with panniers and kriega bag its the do everything type bike.

[@williamheinsinger7390]

Almost bought one similar to this one ,but Settled for a 2022 Ducati Scrambler Urban Motard 👍

[@Yoda8945]

I had the original R NineT from 2014 until It was killed by a driver who turned into me. I absolutely loved that bike. I made some modifications that made it better for me- Narrower bars, rearsets, bikini fairing, tire hugger, heated grips, bar end mirrors. I wish mine had cruise control and a real rear fender, but I lived without that. The upside down forks and brushed aluminum tank were standouts and it was a more deluxe model than the scrambler . I did not have any problem with handlebar buzziness. It had 14k miles on it when it was hit. I could have gotten it repaired easily but I didn't want to look at a salvage title.

[@w3isong]

The scrambler is my favourite, got a 2021 version and its nimble and stable. Very satisfying ride everyday.

[@stimgaze]

So you put it in rain mode and you found it 'meh'? 😂

[@TranslateToEnglish]

I carry a bag of roofing nails for those that follow too close.😂😂😂

[@Win7ermu7e]

mine auto-release from the left hand pannier.

[@user_name_redacted]

Grass clippings will immediately send a bike onto it's side ;)

[@riyadali3603]

I am owner of r nine t and I drive it for more than 1000 km in one day and I love it’s not a race or turning. But you can find both in one bike

[@Dustyfj]

I didn’t hear you mention, you feel zero heat coming off the oil cooled boxer. I had a desert sled also, so much heat coming off it in the summer, very uncomfortable for me.

[@anthonydraper1231231]

I love this bike, especially in scrambler form.

[@JayPerf]

really cool to see someone testing this in 2023, feels like the non GS / S1000 bmw's just get completely ignored these days

[@rickyricardo9918]

9:12 Scared b/c another m/c is following then becomes angry that he was made to be scared then directs this anger at viewers. FFS!

[@ChadHargis]

I own an R1200 R that has the same engine. If you feel side to side movement while idling, your throttle bodies are not balanced properly or there is an issue with your idle control. The boxer engine has very good balance. I sold a Suzuki V-Strom 1000 for the very same reason you said you didn't like the GS. It was like riding a kitchen appliance. It worked, it did what I asked, but it was boring. I left BMW as a brand about 20 years ago, but realized after owning many Japanese bikes from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Kawasaki...that I really missed the quirkiness of BMW. I do my own maintenance, so the boxer engine is a God send. A valve adjustment on an inline 4 versus a boxer is like brain surgery compared to putting a band aid on a knee scrape.

[@67Evan]

Yeah, you don't really get it Yammienoob. I suspect you mainly don't like the price premium. Many, many people love the excellent RnineT, which is why it's a huge seller. The 1170 oilhead is one of the most reliable and durable motors of all time, it's easy to maintain, the bike looks great, it goes, stops and handles very well, it's highly customizable - hence it's often preferred over the excellent cheaper bikes you mentioned (except the Duke Scrambler which just isn't good enough quality-wise). Your anti-BMW bias is always good for a laugh. I like your honesty.

[@brianshockley6429]

Drove this as a last fun ride at a demo event after taking out the sr1000 and all the expensive brothers AND… this bike IS A BLAST. Like this will be my next bike. It’s so fun. The whole time I was smiling. Do other bikes do things better? For sure but none are as fun and look as cool.

[@sylvainster30]

Really like your honesty, I ride a 2014 Hayabusa and it’s a beast of a machine ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@gideonleroux7519]

Acceleration test in rain mode ?

[@indor13]

it is beautiful... and that's it... its a good bike to go for a coffee or cruise around the city... that is a bike for someone who just want to look nice on a nice bike...

[@dlgnlwls84]

Checked out a few of your videos and I see why you've got so many subscribers that is because you are not boring at any point :)

[@MrEricmopar]

I've been shopping around and I was at a BMW dealer in Las Vegas and the R9T's saddle is a hard narrow plank. The whole rear triangle needs to be redesigned to take some saddle bags easier and widen up and fix the saddle.

[@flogette]

After a month I learned to sit on it comfortably.

[@ukcadjockey]

I watched one of yappie noobs videos years ago, this is the second one I've watched, amazing how you can make motorcycle videos for years and still be a yappie noob. And his voice makes my fkn teeth itch!

[@FM-lr9iv]

Stayed on “RAIN” mode FFS yammie noob 😂

[@mcontreras1340]

My review is a little longer than yours, have one RNinet pure 21. Hitting the 6k mi I Had different platforms before, Harleys, Indians, Honda, this is the best piece of technology of all of them, for me! Of course. Respect your review but I personally loved it and will ride the one I have for a long time. (Also, I got mine at EuroCycle Vegas)

[@05jamzee]

Agree with you. The boxer engine is the best, low down weight, the cylinder head is oiled all the time, longetivity and very responsive. I have a BMW R1250RT and had a BMWR1250R. Amazing bikes.

[@redouanedahhani7000]

I don't see any R nine T review on your channel though?

[@teethhuller8275]

He absolutely praises the Aprilia RS660… which he DIDN’T ride in “rain mode”.

[@billycaspersghost7528]

Had one ,did not like it as much as I thought I would and found myself riding it because I thought I ought to. I can`t explain why but I felt nothing for it and more and more found myself defaulting to a Guzzi V7 with half the power but twice the enjoyment,

[@georgiospetrou9254]

To get your facts straight, this is not the R Nine T (R9T). It's the R Nine T Scrambler or the R Nine T Pure.

[@chriserickson7096]

Opines about performance while in Rain Mode. I'm out.

[@johnelliott3617]

No, basically you just need a mini bike for your style of riding or inability to understand the BMW. The cylinders are hanging in the wind , no need to plumb air to them, or does this not stand out?