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|frame = Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding | |frame = Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame, load-bearing engine-gearbox unit, rear-seat frame removeable for one-up riding | ||
|suspension =Front: Upside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter <br> | |suspension =Front: Upside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter <br> | ||
Rear: Cast | Rear: Cast aluminum single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut,spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping | ||
|brakes =Front: 2 x 320 mm Foating [[brake]] discs, 4 [[piston]] radial [[calipers]] <br>Rear: Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper | |brakes =Front: 2 x 320 mm Foating [[brake]] discs, 4 [[piston]] radial [[calipers]] <br>Rear: Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|120/70 - ZR17}} | |front_tire = {{tire|120/70 - ZR17}} | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 120/70 - ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 180/55 - ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320 mm Foating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers in the front and a Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a Upside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter while the rear was equipped with a Cast | It came with a 120/70 - ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 180/55 - ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2 x 320 mm Foating brake discs, 4 piston radial calipers in the front and a Single 265 mm disc, 2 piston floating [[caliper]] in the rear. The front suspension was a Upside-down telescopic forks, 46 mm fixed-fork-tube diameter while the rear was equipped with a Cast aluminum single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut,spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping. The R NineT Racer was fitted with a 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 211 kg / 465 lbs. The wheelbase was 1487 mm / 58.4 in long. | ||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
[[File:BMW-R-ninet-racer-3.jpg|600px|BMW R NineT Racer]] | [[File:BMW-R-ninet-racer-3.jpg|600px|BMW R NineT Racer]] | ||
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a blend of both classic and modern stylistic elements of | a blend of both classic and modern stylistic elements of | ||
motorcycle construction combined with high-end details such | motorcycle construction combined with high-end details such | ||
as footrests and fork bridges in forged | as footrests and fork bridges in forged aluminum with a | ||
clear anodised finish. | clear anodised finish. | ||
The fuel tank and front mudguard of the BMW R nineT Pure | The fuel tank and front mudguard of the BMW R nineT Pure | ||
are finished in the | are finished in the color Catalano Grey non-metallic. In | ||
combination with black for the suspension and drivetrain, | combination with black for the suspension and drivetrain, | ||
this | this color emphasises the purist character of the R nineT | ||
Pure as a roadster for dynamic, classic riding pleasure on | Pure as a roadster for dynamic, classic riding pleasure on | ||
country roads. | country roads. | ||
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the Racer, brushed in the Pure). | the Racer, brushed in the Pure). | ||
High-end details such as fork bridges and footrests in | High-end details such as fork bridges and footrests in | ||
forged, clear anodised | forged, clear anodised aluminum. | ||
R nineT Pure in Catalano Grey non-metallic as a classic, | R nineT Pure in Catalano Grey non-metallic as a classic, | ||
purist roadster. | purist roadster. | ||
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leg width provides pleasant seat comfort for both rider and | leg width provides pleasant seat comfort for both rider and | ||
passenger. If solo trips are planned, the Pure can be | passenger. If solo trips are planned, the Pure can be | ||
converted to the | converted to the aluminum riders hump seat with the | ||
passenger frame dismounted, which makes the rear | passenger frame dismounted, which makes the rear | ||
particularly light in appearance. This highlights the | particularly light in appearance. This highlights the | ||
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BMW 3. Design and | BMW 3. Design and color concept. | ||
Die R nineT Pure: purist roadster reduced to the | Die R nineT Pure: purist roadster reduced to the | ||
essentials. No frills, authentically designed and with all | essentials. No frills, authentically designed and with all | ||
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with high-end surfaces. | with high-end surfaces. | ||
These include the painted 17-litre sheet-steel fuel tank | These include the painted 17-litre sheet-steel fuel tank | ||
with an | with an aluminum trim panel featuring an embossed R nineT | ||
inscription which runs across the air intake duct on the | inscription which runs across the air intake duct on the | ||
right-hand side. It has a clear anodised finish and creates | right-hand side. It has a clear anodised finish and creates | ||
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sophisticated workmanship in numerous details. For example | sophisticated workmanship in numerous details. For example | ||
the fork bridges and the footrests are high-quality | the fork bridges and the footrests are high-quality | ||
aluminum forged parts with a surface which has been | |||
glass-bead blasted and then given a clear anodised finish. | glass-bead blasted and then given a clear anodised finish. | ||
The likewise | The likewise aluminum clamp of the double-butted aluminum | ||
handlebars for perfect roadster ergonomics bears the BMW | handlebars for perfect roadster ergonomics bears the BMW | ||
Motorrad inscription, while boreholes are provided on the | Motorrad inscription, while boreholes are provided on the | ||
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The fuel tank and front mudguard of the BMW R nineT Pure | The fuel tank and front mudguard of the BMW R nineT Pure | ||
are finished in the | are finished in the color Catalano Grey non-metallic. | ||
Otherwise, black determines the classic, purist character of | Otherwise, black determines the classic, purist character of | ||
the Pure on the suspension, engine and seat. Meanwhile, | the Pure on the suspension, engine and seat. Meanwhile, | ||
numerous | numerous aluminum surfaces of varying structure create | ||
fascinating contrasts and a marked classic appearance. | fascinating contrasts and a marked classic appearance. | ||
The R nineT Racer: classic sports bike in a café racer | The R nineT Racer: classic sports bike in a café racer | ||
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head, and combines this impression skilfully with modern | head, and combines this impression skilfully with modern | ||
technology. In combination with the set-back footrests made | technology. In combination with the set-back footrests made | ||
of forged | of forged aluminum, the stub handlebars positioned deeply | ||
and mounted directly on the | and mounted directly on the aluminum-forged, clear anodised | ||
upper fork bridge force the rider into a dynamic seating | upper fork bridge force the rider into a dynamic seating | ||
position. This is just what many motorcyclists in the early | position. This is just what many motorcyclists in the early | ||
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This function is performed in the very same way today by | This function is performed in the very same way today by | ||
the one-man hump seat of the R nineT Racer with its | the one-man hump seat of the R nineT Racer with its | ||
aluminum hump, and just as in bygone times it is combined | |||
with the low, narrowly shaped half-fairing and the elongated | with the low, narrowly shaped half-fairing and the elongated | ||
17-litre fuel tank to create a particularly sporty line. | 17-litre fuel tank to create a particularly sporty line. | ||
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Sporty lightness and dynamic performance in Lightwhite | Sporty lightness and dynamic performance in Lightwhite | ||
nonmetallic combined with multi-coloured decor. | nonmetallic combined with multi-coloured decor. | ||
The BMW R nineT Racer is finished in the | The BMW R nineT Racer is finished in the color | ||
Lightwhite non-metallic, which appears on the half-fairing, | Lightwhite non-metallic, which appears on the half-fairing, | ||
the fuel tank, the front mudguard and the seat hump. | the fuel tank, the front mudguard and the seat hump. | ||
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architectural contrast with the black drivetrain. The | architectural contrast with the black drivetrain. The | ||
passenger frame for optional additional attachment is | passenger frame for optional additional attachment is | ||
finished in black. Meanwhile, numerous | finished in black. Meanwhile, numerous aluminum forged | ||
parts create skilfully accentuated technical contrasts. | parts create skilfully accentuated technical contrasts. | ||
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!Rear Suspension | !Rear Suspension | ||
|Cast | |Cast aluminum single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; central spring strut,spring preload fully adjustable by hook wrench, adjustable rebound-stage damping | ||
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!Rear Wheel Travel | !Rear Wheel Travel | ||