BMW R nineT versus Zero SR/S

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW R nineT

Retro
Zero

Zero SR/S

Sporttourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2014 bis 2023
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 17.050 €
RRP 26.415 €
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Pros:
  • pretty to look at
  • purist
  • cool driving experience
  • Numerous customizing options
Pros:
  • Service
  • Incredible torque
  • Driving precision
  • Comfort
Cons:
  • Price
  • nothing for giants
Cons:
  • Price
  • Reach

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.487 mm
Length :
2.220 mm Height : 1.265 mm
Seat :
803 mm until : 805 mm
Weight :
222 (max: 430 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Seat :
787 mm
Weight :
229 (max: 460 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: Boxer 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.170 ccm
Hub: 73 mm
Hole: 101 mm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6
Motor design: E-motor, Z-Force 75-10
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kupplungsfreier Direktantrieb, Riemen
Aisles: 0

Performance

Maximum speed: 220 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 7.750 U/Min
Torque: 116 NM bei 6.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 18 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
340 km
Maximum speed: 200 km/h
Performance: 110 HP at 5.000 U/Min
Torque: 190 NM bei 0 U/Min
Reach:
157 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Space tube, motor supporting (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-Down 45 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Paralever
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17
Front suspension:
Showa upside-down fork 43 mm (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa gas pressure shock absorber (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, four-piston radial calipers by J. Juan ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper by J. Juan ( 240 mm)

Conclusion - what's stuck?

The R nineT is not only fun to drive, but also looks great! And it is probably this combination that makes the bike so desirable for motorcycle fans worldwide right from the start.
BMW describes it as follows: "Design your motorcycle, design your life." It also has a lot to do with lifestyle and so the nineT leaves hardly any customizer wishes unfulfilled in terms of diversity. It is the basis for deep individualizations, which sets the machine apart from the competition. In addition to the already diverse model and design variants, there are plenty of Customizing accessories, so everyone can make their own roadster dream come true. Even the on-board electronics are designed with numerous interfaces in such a way that changes do not represent a major hurdle.

Even if the NineT is purist in almost all respects, it does not do so in terms of price. Not at all when you make the most of the numerous possibilities for change to realize your own exclusive dream bike. But individuality always has your price. However, the success proves BMW right again in this case, because the BMW R NineT is so popular that one should expect extremely long delivery times.

Das Testmotorrad wurde uns freundlicher Weise von Motorrad Ruser zur Verfügung gestellt.









Price/Availability/
Colours/years of construction

  • Price: 15,350 Euro
  • Used: from 9,500 Euro
  • Years of construction: since 2014
  • Colour:Blackstorm metallic, Blackstorm metallic Vintage (+980 €), Marsrot/Cosmicblue (+1100 €), Pollux/Aluminium (+980 €)
  • Other model variants: Pure, Scrambler, Urban GS

The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser.

Future yes - but now?

Hardly ever has a motorcycle polarized as polarised as this Zero. This applies to our test team, but also to our readers. If you don't believe it, you should delve into the comments in our test video. But it is not polarizing because it is good or bad. This can be easily clarified: the Zero is good.

Good to very good even, but this only applies to an electrically driven motorcycle. This is it, with all the advantages and the disadvantages already mentioned. And: it is our future. That is certain.

What everyone has to decide for themselves is whether they will bring the future to their home now.

The test bike was provided to us by Tecius & Reimers in Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: from 21.540€
  • Used: older Zeros start at around 15,000 euros.
  • Years of construction: since 2019
  • Availability: rar
  • Colours: blue, black