BMW R nineT
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Roland Sands Design introduces BMW R nineT accessories
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Roland Sands Design, the multi award-winning California-based designer and builder of custom and performance motorcycles, has introduced a range of BMW R nineT accessories. Based on the parts developed for the BMW Concept 90, built by Roland Sands Design in 2013, the new range offers R nineT owners a huge selection of parts to customise…
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New fairing for BMW R nineT from Wunderlich
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Inspired by the cockpit fairings fitted to the R90S and R100CS in the late 1970s, the Daytona helps complete the retro, cafe racer look of the R nineT, and makes longer journeys much more comfortable, providing some much needed protection from wind blast and weather. Wunderlich have specialised in individually-tailored BMW motorcycle accessories for almost…
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AC Schnitzer launches BMW R Nine T accessories
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Car and motorcycle tuners AC Schnitzer has released a raft of accessories for the “retro fresh” café racer styled BMW R NineT, allowing owners to enhance the performance and personalise their machines in line with the current vogue for customisation. BMW R Nine T accessories already available are… adjustable clip-on handlebar set mirror extensions adjustable brake…
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Georg Meier’s 1939 Type 255 on display at IoM Classic TT
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Three heritage motorcycles from the BMW Classic collection will be taking part in the legendary Lap of Honour at the Isle of Man Classic TT, which runs from 20-29 August 2014. The supercharged BMW 255 ridden to victory by Georg Meier 75 years ago will be ridden by his nephew Wolfgang Meier. It will be…
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How to buy a motorcycle from a dealer
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With 17 years experience selling BMWs, TJ Skrobot – Sales manager at Balderston Peterborough – knows how to buy, and sell, a decent bike… “I have to make sure I’m going to make a profit. When buying, I’ll check a bike’s general condition, then pass it to the workshop, where they go over everything and…
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Test ride with a difference
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This weekend, the only multi-brand motorbike test centre in the Alps is set to open for its fourth season – with a bigger and better selection of new motorcycles than ever before. This exciting summer initiative is in the village of Ischgl, in the Paznaun valley of the Austrian Tirol and has proved hugely…
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BMW R nineT custom Project Japan
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February 2014 saw the start of a unique four-month BMW Motorrad project. Four professional Japanese bike builders were introduced to the new roadster R nineT Boxer in order to build their own interpretations of a customised nineT. This week, the fabulous four get personal with their new machines. Let the creative juices flow… Head…
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BMW R nineT goes east for custom Project Japan
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February 2014 was the start of a new and unique BMW Motorrad project. Gathered together in one room in Japan were four professional bike builders and one motorcycle – the new R nineT custom boxer. This meeting was the beginning of a four month plan for the respected artists to develop, build and create their…
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2014 BMW R nineT review
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£11,600 | 110bhp@7750rpm | 88lb-ft@6000rpm | air/oil-cooled boxer twin 90 years in the making, the R nineT was inspired by the Bavarian company’s history with boxer engines. From the traditional riveted oval VIN plate, to the modern S1000RR derived forks, it’s a bike that mixes old-school design values and simplicity, with the latest handling…
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2014 BMW R nineT revealed
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Celebrating 90 years of motorcycle innovation, BMW finally unveil their new bike, yet admit it’s not really finished! Motor Cycle Monthly’s John Milbank was at the launch… With the well-earned success of BMW’s GS and GS Adventure series of bikes, a departure from what some consider ‘the norm’ was always going to ruffle a…
