Motorcycle specifications BMW1200 R Nine-T Urban G/S 2022 Trail or myth?

This is the most trail-like of the NineTs. Well, the most trail-like. In fact, isn't that what we're asking her to do? Looks before touring.
But don't think that's enough. It gets its share of technology in the 2021 update, and gains a special, over-equipped version.

The Boxer gets a facelift without changing its fundamentals. Same architecture, same air cooling, same displacement, same instinct, same spirit - but new cylinder heads, optimized intake and recalibrated fuel injection boost performance. In exchange for the loss of one horsepower, the twin delivers its watts and torque with greater robustness in the mid-range. In fact, maximum power is available earlier: 109 hp at 7,250 rpm instead of 7,750. Torque remains unchanged.

2019 brought Dynamic brake light as standard; 2020 brought ASC traction control. 2021 adds another layer with 'Rain' and 'Road' Driving Modes as standard equipment, completed by ABS Pro reactive to cornering. BMW completes the package with a USB socket and LED headlights and indicators.
And concludes this moment with a third optional Riding Mode. Called 'Dirt', it is more playful and is part of the Pro Riding Modes - this module adds MSR engine braking control and replaces ASC with DTC traction control.
This corner of the market also boasts new 'Option 719' options and colors, cruise control, heated grips, an alarm and an adaptive cornering light.

And the special series??? I almost forgot. This is the "40 Years GS Edition". Painted in the same colors as the other GS models in the eponymous celebration, it packs a hefty dose of equipment and a remarkable look. So or so normal, this bike can propel you back in time, playing the game of traveling between two frontiers: you can't tell whether it's a NineT that's eaten up an R 80 G/S, or vice versa. The fusion is called R NineT Urban G/S and it sends sand up our nostrils.

stylistically, it's perfect. The nostalgia effect is in full effect, as BMW has succeeded in highlighting key elements. The red seat from the first model, the white dress embellished with Bavarian blue tones, the unmistakable curved duckbill, the 1000 GS-inspired windscreen and the gussets protecting the fork tubes. All you have to do is add the big square blinkers and you're in.
All of a sudden, it's easy to think that the manufacturer has designed a new machine, greatly enriching the Heritage range. But it's not quite that. While the silhouette is certainly striking, the underside reveals a NineT Scrambler with an enduro twist. One base, many philosophies. One base, several philosophies. Which means you can satisfy fashions and thrills without spending years on development. And that's the main thing.

It's a pity, a real pity, that spoked wheels fitted with studded tires are optional. Admittedly, very few owners are going to go out on the rocks; but for looks, it's the icing and cream on the cake. The Urban G/S pays little attention to such remarks. It's already looking forward to some great rides to the melodious sound of its big, flat twin.
Well-known, even arch-known, it's the latest in a line of air-cooled engines. Which is more in keeping with the machine's philosophy than a boiler with hoses, radiator and all the rest. With 1170 cm3 of displacement and the technology of the previous decade adapted to today's standards, it's got plenty of power and the right character. This 1200 Urban G/S is best enjoyed on the move, not on the move.

the R 80 G/S already featured the Monolever single-arm with universal joint. The tradition continues on all R models, albeit with an obvious technical gap. The Urban G/S features the indispensable Paralever to link the Boxer to the rear wheel, and is built around a tubular frame in three sections: the front section, the rear section and the passenger frame. The fork is a classic 43 mm model with 2-piston calipers. A far cry from the S 1000 RR-derived fork reserved for the standard NineT; but would this sporty front end be appropriate on this neo-vintage-enduro-heritage?!
In fact, this G/S intends to take to the open road. To this end, it carries a 19-inch front wheel and offers a little more suspension travel. The Urban G/S has 125 mm of damping at the front and 140 mm at the rear; the NineT has 120 / 120 mm respectively.
Braking is convincing, with 320 mm discs at the front and 265 mm at the rear, with ABS.

A trail bike should be simple and uncluttered. The Urban G/S comes close, but can't match the 80's slim appearance (from today's perspective). As for the instrumentation, it's a success. The simple, round speedometer makes do with a needle for speed. For the rest, a small digital window provides on-board information. But don't be fooled: this is a NineT, not an old-fashioned GS. Between the legs, it's twice the power, 40 kilos heavier, and a roadster that smells of off-roading, not actually does it. But when it comes to charm, it's impossible to remain unmoved. The'Lac Rose' concept presented in early 2016 left no doubt as to the arrival of this R NineT Urban G/S. Those who have kept a poster of the Dakar with Thierry Sabine and Hubert Auriol can now put it on display in the garage, and believe that this bike came out of it.

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