BMW R nineT Pure 2019 — Specifications

Starting from scratch to go far, that's sometimes the best philosophy. Munich understood this by offering the BMW R nineT Pure as the entry point to its Heritage range; a naked roadster, stripped down to the bare essentials, which fully embraces its status as a blank canvas. At €13,000 in the catalog, it costs noticeably less than a standard NineT, and this price difference is explained point by point when comparing the two machines. The inverted fork, radial calipers, aluminum tank, and spoked wheels disappear. What some will see as a reduction, others will interpret as an invitation to start from scratch to build something personal. This is precisely the argument that BMW defends, and it holds up.

What doesn't change, however, is the heart of the matter. The 1,170 cm³ flat-twin still turns under this steel trellis frame, its two cylinders bulging on either side like a signature. Homologated Euro4, it delivers 110 horsepower at 7,750 rpm and 115.7 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm, figures that place the BMW R nineT Pure well above the competition in the neo-retro category. The six-speed gearbox and shaft drive ensure a transmission without surprises, typically German in its precision and reliability. For those who wonder how many horsepower the BMW R nineT Pure has in its restricted version, the answer is 48 kW to meet the A2 license requirements; after two years of practice and validation of the supplementary training allowing the bridge from the A2 license to the A license, the rider of the BMW R nineT Pure A2 will be able to de-restrict his motorcycle, which will then total a power of 70 kW, or 95 hp. A sensible progression for those starting on a machine of this size.

With 219 kg when fully fueled and a seat at 805 mm, the Pure is not light and does not seek to be. Its steel tubular trellis frame, 43 mm telescopic fork, and Paralever system at the rear compose a solid, predictable base, oriented towards versatility rather than pure performance. The braking follows the same serious logic; two 320 mm discs bitten by four-piston axial calipers at the front, a 265 mm two-piston disc at the rear, all supervised by the standard ABS. Traction control ASC remains an option, which may seem petty at this price, but it is the only real criticism to be made of the cycle parts.

The aesthetics of the BMW R nineT Pure play the card of total black, frame, monobrach, fork sleeves and engine included, with only the granite gray valve covers breaking up this assumed darkness. A few refined details remain, such as the air intake under the anodized aluminum cover or the BMW logo inlaid in the headlight, to recall that this is a real BMW, not a copy. Since 2019, the Option 719 program opens the door to custom finishes for those who want to stand out without going through the preparer box. And the official accessory catalog, which is extensive, allows you to transform this stripped-down base into something unique, whether it's a fork tube with handlebars-bracelets, a visible weld reservoir or a single-seat saddle.

The BMW R nineT Pure is aimed at a very specific profile. Neither the beginner looking for an reassuring motorcycle, nor the track rider seeking extreme sensations, but the rider who wants a healthy, restrained, and sufficiently neutral base to personalize according to his tastes. The market for used BMW R nineT Pure also testifies to the solidity of the investment; these machines retain their value well, a sign that enthusiasm does not fade. Faced with a Triumph Bonneville T120 or a Ducati Scrambler 1100, it plays in the same price range with a more generous engine and an unbeatable accessory catalog depth. What is the price of a new BMW R nineT Pure? Count €13,000 to drive away with the base model, and plan a supplementary budget if the options catalog tempts you, which, frankly, will happen.