BMW R nineT Urban GS First Ride Review at RevZilla.com
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- BMW R nineT Urban GS First Ride Review
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Some bikes are measured by spec sheets, others by the amount of thumbs ups and eyebrow raises they elicit from car-confined motorists at stoplights. While the BMW R nineT Urban GS won’t blow you away with the former, when it comes to the latter, it more than makes its mark. If you are looking for the fastest bike in the world, or the lightest, or the most off-road equipped, the BMW R nineT Urban GS probably isn’t for you. However, if you are looking for the maximization of the all-important metric of “smiles per hour,” Lemmy spends this First Ride explaining why this might just be the bike for you.
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Hey you got a subscriber here working in the factory in Berlin. While working in the assembly line all day long can be really exhausting, it makes us happy to hear that people enjoy the quality we produce. What other subs commenting here dont understand is that by looking for "young customers" we arent talking about 18 ish year olds. More like 20-30 year olds which I think they will be able to afford.
I built my own version out of an older R1150GS using this version as the aspiration, so thank you for helping to provide the inspiration for my new best friend.
I am 40, and I’m totally in love with the Urban GS and RnineT
I will buy this. Can’t tell you how much I’ve been wanting a basic BMW R GS that wasn’t gargantuan. I loved the ‘80s R bikes. I’m tired of all the modern electronics and stuff. Give me the old Reynolds luggage rack and cases and cylinder guards and I’m off on a long tour. Rode ‘83_’84 R65 coast to coast and bottom of Death Valley to top of Pike’s peak camping the whole way. 1000 Mile plus days when I had too. The early ‘80’s R 80 GS was just an awesome bike.
You probably dont give a shit but does someone know of a way to get back into an Instagram account?
I somehow lost my account password. I love any help you can offer me!
@Troy Aarav Instablaster =)
Great vid Lemmy. This bike blew me away at the NY Show last year. Had to go with a Tuono but I want one of these. Beautiful look, sound, and feel. Pure Beemer....
Great review - you touch all the points that are different and important to this bike - suspension /ride/ feel/tires..etc..
I’m 52 and drove KZ1100s, a Nighthawk 750, Suzuki GS 750 in my youth...and I LOVE THIS BIKE. I’m an old man and going 16O mph on the Gulf Freeway to Galveston from NASA in 9 minutes Isnt what I have in mind. It’s beautiful. Little soft going to neutral or first without a little RPMs at a stop. I’m in central Texas now, and it’s PERFECT to explore the obscure river access to find the private clear water of the Blanco river with my latest lady friend. Half my age nearly and stick of dynamite. Life is GOOD.
Damn, half your age? Enjoy !
Hello Mr Lemmy!,
Thanks for the review.
I've been currently on the market for a bike, mostly a GS...but what caught my eye was I can practically get a later-model r9t (i.e.: 2016-2018) for a 2009 - 2012 GSs would cost. In other words, late model r9t vs pre-teen GS. Decisions, decisions. :-/ What is holding me back - and here's where you chime in - would be:...
1) it's excellent for solo riding, how comfortable would my gf riding rear-seater be?
2) OEM saddle bags that would complement the r9t GS or any of the other r9t flavors? I've seen Wunderlich does offer some.
3) any larger fuel tanks like a 7.9glln (30L) or 8.7glln (33L) than the standard 5.3glln (20L)? A tank that can take me further...
4) did you drop something, like a GoPro, at min 7?
5) and lastly, I might have to buy a GS and an r9t.
Thanks again!
I had an R80GS with a 32 litre tank - terrific bike around town or out on the freeway - cruise on 120-140 kmh.
awesome review !
Awesome review as always. Where can I get that T shirt?
6:57 LOL, flying Goggles...
hahaha
He wasn't using them anyway. Maybe the visor blew off that moto3 also??
Hows this bike go riding with a passenger? How comfortable is the stock seat on the lower back?
Where is this thing produced, is it coming out of their new plant in Brazil? Either way seems like a bit much for so l little bike. Might as well drop another grand and buy something like the Honda Africa Twin if you want comfort while street riding but serious ability off road if you so choose.
little bit of offroad ride in review would be nice... gravel/dusty road. You did it with scrambler which is not good as urban gs for these roads :(
I went from 1200GS to R1250RS to Urban G/S. The GS was great but over 20,000 miles and I never went offroad, what's the point? But I still loved the boxer engine and so I switched to the 1250RS. That bike is perfect... too perfect. I felt like I was riding a giant scooter - too refined, too easy. I test rode a RnineT Pure and loved it, but I wasn't sure yet. At that point BMW had stopped selling the Urban G/S in the USA. Some months later a Urban G/S 40th anniversary appeared at the dealer and I bought it immediately even though my first though on seeing it was that it looked like a toy. But it's been love ever since...
How does this compare to the ducati desert sled
What riding jeans is Lemmy sporting in this video?
I took one out for a test ride and it was fun. Not by thing, but I still like it.
Personally when I compare this bike to ANY of the premium brand bikes and specifically a Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 I think this bike is a bargain. Thank you BMW. I like anything with two wheels. Hadn’t owned a new bike in years and recently stepped into a BMW dealership for the first time in August. Very impressed with the fit and finish and no pressure approach. If you haven’t considered a BMW go see one for yourself.
I wonder what motorcycle does not make Lemmy smile
Yeah, it`s funny how the more powerful new bikes, mostly with ride by wire, often feel awful right at the bottom. This is where this bike really shines and it feels true and intuitive on the gas, lively and responsive :)
Yeah its great fun to ride from my experience
Cogent. Love it.
LMAO! goggles fly off your head at 6:58
I'd love to see you guys review the RnineT proper, the original. It's by far my favorite in the lineup! :-) Then I suppose you can give the ol' boxer a rest!
Make it so! :-D
I like it
If BMW really wanted younger customers they would revive the G650 XChallenge and g450x, also in supermoto trim.. I have the 650 xChallenge and this thing is stupid fun everywhere, in the city, in the mud and on the highway, light but enough power to do anything. And you need not worry about those shiny parts :D
What would be a good starter bike for someone thats taller than Spurgeon?
Probably a light dual sport, e.g. Honda CRF250L, Yamaha WR250R, or Kawasaki KLX250. -DrewZilla
Good review and love mention of tire difference with scrambler. Yes it's pricey but you need to mention it costs more in the US.
Costs 13k Euro in Germany which equals $15k, so I'd say, as most vehicles from Germany, they are usually never more expensive but actually cheaper here in the US
I'll buy one once the service costs come down. And not to mention parts costs.
How did you your goggles from flying of your Moto3 helmet?
@ZLA Lemmy just leave them on your desk then - it's not like you were using them... You have a spare set of eyes too?
on time mark 6:57 -7:00 looks like something fell of from his helmet, am i right?
Yeah, the Googles he didn't seem to feel he needed.... You can always buy a new pair of eyes.
Here is my theory behind the succes of this bike: except the styling and the heritage that are obvious there is another factor which is utility! We all know that people who buy big advs use them 95% of the time on cities and whe they go off road it's just a long easy trail. The urban g/s can take you on a trail/route trip confortably and it's gonna make you smile thanks to that engine. Also it's a very modification friendly bike which you can tweak and make personnal..
Street bike with knobbies....yeah,it's great for going for a cofee at starbucks,and it looks nice in your garage too
It looks bad ass 😍😍
Looks nothing like a donkey.
Where is that filmed? Looks so cool.
We filmed it around our HQ down at The Navy Yard and also around the airport here in Philadelphia. -DrewZilla
Yea that's a a bit much for that bike. Wonder if BMW is hurting itself with to many of the same bikes? Either way great day, new Lemmy review!
Lot of dislikes here so just to even it out...I`ve ridden this urban GS and I have to say the looks kinda put me off but the dealer didn`t have the suave classic version as a demo. I`m not a die hard BMW fan and never owned one in the past, let alone a boxer engined one. So yeah, this GS has more going for it than it`s ugly duckling looks and the spec sheets might suggest. I loved the riding position and the overall size. Not huge like some adventure bikes, yet you are comfy and there`s a feeling you could still go around the world on it. This bike handles so sweet, the way it turns feels connected and intuitive. The throttle response is sooo sweet and direct at the initial opening, makes driving out the meaty low torque a real pleasure. Together with a soundtrack that is just on the heavy metal side of divine, loud but not too loud. Which sums the bike up really well, whoever screwed this thing together has nit the right balance between this and that. Suspension is the same, comfy but supporting the bike`s weight well and not wallowing, brakes feel strong and dependable. All in all a big surprise, still can`t get over the colour and the hooker lipstick red seat (bites the back of his hand) If I end up buying one I`ll either get used to it or have the bloody thing repainted !
Oh and worth mentioning is the sweet gearbox, short throw and precise. Together with the great throttle, the upshifts feel smoother than a quickshifter(I rode it back to back with the new 1200RS) Only downside was the sometimes vague feeling upon getting into first from neutral. You don`t get any click or nothing but that`s how the dry clutch works. Odd.
Bmw urban gs and scrambler exhaust manifold "very low" , curved under bike , it can hit a small rock anytime which is coming from front wheel to get in trouble on semi off road !! also price is not for younger buyers, i think its for rich kids :( Anyway , i like your reviews and video quality!! and wish to see Thruxton R and Sportster 1200 roadster reviews too.
$13,000 for that? The industry is constantly asking what's wrong. "Why aren't people buying motorcycles?" Here's your answer. Bikes like this use to be a cheap alternative to buying and maintaining a car, and a hell of a lot more fun. That's why I bought my first street bike when I was 17. What 17 or 18 year old can afford this?
BMW is not targeting teenagers with this bike. It is an aspirational brand, and my guess is that the buyer of this will be aged between 29-45, who has 15 grand burning a hole in his pocket.
The pricing of nearly all bikes has gone crazy. 250 dual sports are $6000-7000!!! This air cooled BMW looks like a fun bike but let's be real. It's a nearly five hundred pound air cooled standard bike. It should cost no more than 7grand.
Did you even watch the video? He said it was an entry level bike to get customers to buy other BMW's later on.
TJ I like a bunch of BMW bikes. For $12000 I'd rather go with a 800 GS.
Young riders don't care about utility. They care about sportiness, lightweight, etc...If kids want a BMW, they're looking at the G 310 R.
Lemmy, Im not having that much fun any longer when riding. I havent rode for several months.... is it the bike or me?
Dulf Nordensvärd Buy a Tuono. Find some twisty roads. Problem solved.
really now`? a tuono is really expensive
I would buy it if they produce the LC version. I had BMW GS 2013 new LC and I struggle to go back to the old engine version...so BMW you are not seeing me as customer until then...
The funny thing is alot of bmw riders in Europe prefer the air cooled
Might be a dumb question... but is this a good motorcycle that i can get as a beginner?
No, this bike is too big for a beginner. If you like the look, consider a small 250cc dual sport. -DrewZilla
Nice shirt
Was that a go-pro loss at 7:00? (-;
No It was his goggles, Ive done the same thing whilst wearing them on the helmet instead of the face... no bueno=P
Saw one used at a dealer, only 5400kms in 3 years, tells me the previous owner was scared. I’m on the fence, push me one way or the other…my other bike is KTM 790 R. It laughed all the way home.
Philadelphia Navy Yard! Nice!
As a university student my first bike (Suzuki GSX 750) cost only around 1400 $ ... i already put 10k kilometers on it without a problem. When i finally earn better money, i wouldn't buy a BMW. I would buy a Honda or Suzuki, because i already had some dirt cheap, old bikes by those manufactures that still run good.
So what, if you`ve had dirt cheap old BMWs in the past that still run good(like many people did) you`d be getting a new BMW when you have the money and saying other makes are rubbish :) It`s such a brainwash that one manufacturer is more reliable than another, entirely subjective. Just saying, so you don`t miss out on the r nine t series, they are sweet bikes.
As a German i don't have much doubt in BMWs build quality. I do agree with your point, although i won't consider reliability to be 'entirely subjective' :D
The bikes you speak of are disposable bikes that people have no real love for and that's fine but traditional BMW riders want a bike to last many years. Do me a favor and see how many Japanese bikes (besides Goldwings) with more than 50,000 miles on them. you can find.You won't find many. Then see how many Japanese bikes with over 100,000 miles (besides Goldwings). They are practically non-existent. BMW's with over 100,000 or even 200,000 miles are quite common. See if you can get 100,000 miles out of your GSX750 and let me know how that goes. BMW's are made to last and are not disposable.
13k to hook young customers definitely ...
we are youtubers If I was a new college grad who had to choose between this and a new Kia Soul, I think it's obvious which one we'd all go for.
Yeah, Kia for the win.
13k really aint a lot of money for a brand new vehicle.
I just turn 30 and I'm definitely thinking about buying a 2nd hand with less than 10.000km for 10.500-11.000€. 5.5k entry and finance of 5k in 3 years is around 150€ per month which I think is affordable for someone in his late 20's early 30's
@@rabobravo Yeah, but it's almost more expensive in the long run.
What jacket are you wearing? How about a video for guys built more like you than members of the Avengers.
All gear is listed and linked in the video description. In this case, Lemmy was wearing the REV'IT! Wind Jacket. -DrewZilla
*www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/revit-wind-jacket
Where was the two-track trails?
That footage was courtesy of BMW, so we don't know exactly where it was. I apologize for any inconvenience. -DrewZilla
No worries, I wondered why lemmy looked so slim in that footage!
If bmw had not half assed this, if they had given a proper suspension and ground clearance, many people would be all over this. Ducati did it with desert sled and triumph is following with 1200 scrambler. There is a market if they are willing to go there.
They need to remake the hp2 enduro
why wont you guys do reviews of older bikes ? for a example the Harley WLA or the BMW R/35 those are cool bikes
or what about the Suzuki Intruder series ?
kinda hard when you live on the other side of the world brother
yeah, you got me there. i got my R/35 from my grandfather. it would be hella expensive to buy one nowadays.
I went from a GSA to scrambler. I’m in my 50’s and feel 18 again .
I went from 1200GS to R1250RS to Urban G/S. The GS was great but over 20,000 miles and I never went offroad. So I switched to the 1250RS. That bike is perfect... too perfect. I felt like I was riding a giant scooter, too refined, too easy. I test rode a RnineT pure and loved it, but I wasn't sure yet. Some months later a Urban G/S 40th anniversary appeared at the dealer and I bought it immediately.
It’s not MOTO-rad. It’s mo-TOR-rad.
Nice video :) Keep it up:)
Can you do review on the Cortech Adrenaline 2.0 Jacket
We'll consider it. -DrewZilla
I like that guy.
B.W. Block 🌈🌈🌈
The way you talk is so PG. Its refreshing really. Love my rninet
why a gear indicator? It's a homage to the past. Gear indicator not required anyway. It's convenience, nothing more
very very similar to Yamaha xt400-500-550(like mine)..
Very very red saddle!!
I'm wondering what percentage of young riders (under 30) actually want a retro/vintage looking bike over a modern style.
To be fair to the older guys, I would even say "under 35".
I do too.. but i'm right at 35... I love it so I bought it
I ride a Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC more retro didn't go and im 30.
That one makes my nipples hard, but it really needs a gas gauge. Also no fan of that heat shield on the exhaust. Pipe looks much better on the Pure without it.
The Metz Next are great tires. Ran them on my Versys on and off road. They don't last too long though.
How does it feel on the open road on the highway?
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Thank you Lemmy. Compared to the Ducati Scrambler or the Triumph Scrambler? I own a Scrambler Icon 2017 model and thinking of switching to the Urban G/S...
My two previous/first motorbikes were BMW (650cc and 800cc). The Ducati Scrambler is very agile nimble motorbike and urges you to ride it on the limit. It is a fun bike and it feels like a scooter in the city. It is nice for small trips 30-40 miles but wind is pretty annoying after 70-75 mph. The Scrambler is and feels tiny, only 189kg fuel ready...416lbs. the tank has about 12,5 liters capacity about 3 gallons if I am not mistaken. It is very easy to ride but I guess on the open road the Urban G/s with the iconic 1170 boxer beats it easily. My only hesitation is the weight of the URban G/s while standing. It is enormous compared to the Ducati. I am 5' 8'' and about 156lbs so the Urban G/s feels a bit big to me. I use the bike as my only transport vehicle...everyday commute to work and literally everywhere I go..
Which one would you suggest that could include everyday commuting but being able to ride on the highway, on b-roads, light off road and look and feel like retro?
Thank you for your input. I'm favourite of having one bike for all trades...Thanks again.
Make a mini version of this BMW for cheaper
Albert Tran back to 800cc hmm..
Even with the “premium brand”, that’s an $11k bike
Water cooled boxer? Cruise control? Quick-Shifter? Heated grips? Sure I'd drop 13 grand tomorrow. Oh, it doesn't have any of that stuff that every other BMW has. Nevermind.
lol.. has the heated grips.. also you can get a quick shifter for under 200 bucks.. and cruise control? ughhh.. are you looking for a touring bike? Wrong bike sir. lol
No matter how much i love this bike, the price are no 1 killer for me. Sorry bmw i have to give it a pass and say thanks but no thanks, cos i will stick to my kiwis 300x, yammie 250xt and suzie vstrom 250. Cos all 3 bikes are within my budget and they have gone thru good and bad times during my long ride adventure around Australia. Loves hayliee. 😁
You're making me nervous riding a bike with no windscreen whilst not wearing your goggles.
If it was 8,000$ it would be worth it
I like the bike but I wish BMW would ditch the old air/oil cooled boxer engine in favor of the more modern and powerful water cooled boxer from the GS/RT/RS/R models.
rckev224 I know a guy who works for bmw he has a new 1200GS and he wish it had the air cooled engine. Power isnt evrything, the air cooled boxer is fuuuuunnnn and sounds absolutely amazing on the Urban GS, you gotta try it to understand :) I always thought BMWs boxer engine was the most boring engine on earth, until I rented a 2008 1200GS in Australia. Very torquy, sounds great, flexible yet has caracter.
Citizenthirteen for the same reason some would prefer a japanese inline 4. It really depends what kind of character youre after. I prefer my 2015 scrambler over the new triumphs, they feel too refined to me even if on paper they are much better bikes.
Citizenthirteen not trying to convince you either :) Just saying, they are selling like hot cakes so many enjoy them. As for the maintenance, agreed its quite unacceptable for a 2018 model. Thats really the part of this engine I could go without, for the rest its one of the most fun bikes Ive owned and Ive owned quite a few from most brands.
Speedy...
One of the best bikes and most fun I've owned as well.
A ridiculous statement. You obviously don't have any appreciation for the history of BMW motorcycles and if you think the 1200 air/oil cooled boxer lacks power you apparently haven't ridden any of the RnineT's. Why not change the BMW emblem design as well?
how to trick rich young men to buy your "off road" bike
-big fender
-spoked wheels
-barely knobby tires
-retro
I've taken an older, larger 1150GS through the rockies on the exact same rubber and they worked great. Only place I'd feel sketch would be on wet mud in the forrest (was there too) or very loose dirt. Considering the same pair of tires rode me from SF to Maine (13,000 miles total) and to the Rockies riding on the journey back I'd say they're more than hardcore enough for anyone reading this.
$13 000 wtf it's £11 000 here it should only be £9600 by that logic
RiP suspension
What...exactly, do people think $13K USD is? What wierd Willy Wonka economy does anyone live in to think that's "young rider" money?
I can kind of get it for motorrad bikes made in Germany, but it's not just BMW. More big name companies are making their bikes in India and Malaysia, but are charging more and more for bikes that cost them less and less to assemble.
You know what young rider money is? It's either a $1500 craigslist beater with $250 in parts and some trial-and-error wrenching, or it's an R3 because that's all they can afford, unless Mommy & Daddy are paying for it out of the trust fund.
Maybe in the US
He’s probably means someone in their twenties rather than a high school student as a young rider.
4c1dr3fl3x I don’t know about the US, but here in Europe they are typically always bought through their financing club. Most brands will have a ~€1.2k entry fee, and then you pay ~€150 a month all in. After three years you trade it in for a new one. So, manufacturers are taking advantage of that.
You didn't talk about how it rides on the highway 👎
Certainly not a young persons bike in OZ, from 20 grand! Old persons bike they have the money
Americans have weird (dangerous) lane positioning when they ride?
13 grand aint cheap
When is anything BMW produces cheap? Including bikes? Also I don't think its expensive either... Ducati desert scrambler a couple grand less... not nearly as good as the BMW... Let's not even mention the resale value if you ever decide to sell it .
Blurred video 🤔
Did you trying cleaning your goggles?
Nothing quite so bland sounding in twin cylinder engines as a 360° firing order. Blaaaaaaaaah. "Glorious honk" indeed. Sounds like someone shoving a plastic spatula into a box fan.
The engine is like a lead-filled Samsonite suitcase with two tree stumps glued to the sides.
Triumph Scrambler for the win. Oh, and if you want to "GS" the dirt? Get some TKC80's on the V-Strom. Sounds better anyway.
BMW boxers sound like Cessnas to me
270°, 180°, and 315° firing order twins all sound better.
lol a little lardy best reviewer ever!
Wow another hipster bike. Now all I need is,
Red wing boots
Tight vintage jeans
Retro leather motorcycle jacket
Beard
Stupid ass helmet
Man Bun
$5k MAX
BMW is weird sometimes. I would never ever buy a bike without a fuel gauge maybe not even one missing the rev counter. Shot themselves in the foot.
Well, it's not a big problem. I have a BMW F650CS, also without fuel gauge. But after a while you know where your limits are. Last time I refueled (warning light was on for some time) I fueled 11.5 litres. It has a 12 litre tank.
Naw I'd rather have my WR250 F**KING R!!
wr250r for ever!!
Or even a used klx250 ahhhrrrrrr
CycleCruza you’re such a loser.
Sounds like you wasted $$$ on a slow ass bike!
Ride your wr250 to vegas and back and then report,
This is the most visually abhorrent motorcycle I have ever seen.
You haven't see too many then
Lemmy looks like the Khal Drogo's fat brother. :-D
i just cant get over the motor. looks so out of place
Quit waving your hand around when you talk, it’s annoying.
Schveddy5
Hipster Junk....
If they sold it for $8k, I would have more money for my hipster drugs :thinking:
What the FUCK is that???😂😂😂