Motorcycle specifications BMW1200 R NineT Scrambler 2022 Hazelnut time

the second addition to the Heritage range, the Scrambler has regularly benefited from improvements to the NineT family. 2021 certainly marked the most important, with a harvest of electronics and a revamped engine.

the twin handles the years rather well, but Euro5 won't do it any favors. BMW has therefore redesigned the cylinder heads and intake system to meet the challenge. Horsepower is little affected, with a maximum of 109 bhp available a little earlier, at 7250 rpm. At 11.8 mkg, maximum torque is unchanged. But more important than one less horsepower or redesigned rocker covers, the power and torque curves are inflated at mid-range for greater response.

a response that will now be subject to the will of the Driving Modes. The 'Rain' and 'Road' maps come as standard; a third, called 'Dirt', can be added to the club by selecting from the options. It offers a more dynamic ride.

the NineT Scrambler is a champeter style that the manufacturer has left untouched. It's just been spruced up with a new LED headlamp, upgradable with a curve lighting system. The turn signals are also LED, the speedometer is finely redesigned and there's a USB socket on board.

in 2020, ASC traction control became part of the crew - in 2019, it was Dynamic Brake Kight. Safety is now also monitored by angle-sensitive ABS Pro. The 'Pro Driving Mode' option recovers DCT traction control and MSR engine brake management.

the love affair with BMW continues unabated. It has to be said that the brand has something for every category of biker. High-dose sport? The S 1000 RR transfers adrenalin without the need for an infusion. High-voltage road riding? The S 1000 R tears up the tarmac. Adventure with the R 1250 GS, Grand Touring with the R 1250 RT or K 1600 GTL, urban with the C 650 scooters; in short, Béhème is a must-have. And that's not about to stop with the development of the Heritage range. The first milestone in this chapter, the 1200 Nine-T got off to a rocking start and intensified the neo-retro craze. In less time than it takes to weld a frame together, BM transformed the trial, teased the pre-prepared, dredged up the nostalgic and unleashed the Scrambler version. With a more pronounced sense of freedom, a welcome carefree attitude, a country feel that hits the bull's eye, and a style that will turn the heads of the uninitiated, it's designed to appeal to the uptown crowd.

The Scrambler. This is the machine that preceded the trail bike. It went everywhere, had a quirky look, and was the beginning of the adventure. With this version of the 1200 Nine-T, we believe in it, and we want it. It's calibrated just right to give the Boxer a little spice and nutty flavor. But don't be mistaken: it's still a roadster, with modifications that place it somewhere between a preparation and a machine for wandering on the road and on the edge of tracks; not a bike ready to eat up stony tracks. Anyway, it doesn't matter! The effect is there, gripping, dry, powerful, and almost light. But did BMW simply add raised exhausts and spoked rims to turn the NineT into a scrambler? No, it goes much further. First of all, spoked wheels are optional. You'd better get them right away, because the original spoked wheels aren't the best way to capture the spirit of this machine.

the first thing you notice is the silhouette. A moment of hesitation, somewhere between the workshop, the dealer and the song of a farm lost in the tobacco fields. Less muscular than the Nine-T, perhaps less premium but no less interesting, the Scrambler shares a number of elements with its sibling and defends its specific characteristics. First of all, the chestnut-colored saddle, which catches your eye and invites you to take a stroll to the next cigar-roller. Then the exhaust pipes that grab you as they clear the view of the rear rim. Then the less sporty front end. The inverted fork from the S 1000 RR and the 17" wheel are abandoned in favor of a conventional 43 mm fork (without the in-house Telelever), enhanced by protective gussets. A few axially-fixed brake calipers, a 19" front wheel, no adjusters - this is a very classic, almost basic, dimension. And a good way to bring the price down, as the Scrambler should be more reasonably priced than the NineT.

Once you've got the hang of it, let's keep a clear head and take a look at what this machine has to offer. Enough to assert its identity? Without a doubt. BMW has taken this into account with a removable rear passenger frame and a wiring harness compatible with a range of trendy accessories. The on-board network allows tuners to get excited about the bike without altering its management.
The evening offers a wealth of ideas in the garage. The next day, impatience is the order of the day. Once synchronized with the rider's looks (or vice versa), the true meaning only takes shape when the thrill of the ride kicks in.
The engine is still recent Bavarian history, but remains sufficiently "classic" to fit in with the NineT spirit. Hoses, water, water cooled, that would be indelicate. The air flat continues its career here. In every way similar to the neo-retro roadster, still able to lift you with gusto.

at first, it smells of steel; for its tubular frame. The function is there, with the seriousness of a Bavarian chassis. For its 17-liter fuel tank too, just to save a little more. Aluminum is noble, it's more expensive, and it's for the younger sister's container. Still in this dictate of privileges, the brake shoes will be a little less efficient than those on the Nine-T. Too bad? Trappers won't find the high level that an S 1000 R can offer; but does a Scrambler have to crease the road every time it brakes? A little less bite won't hurt, depending on the terrain. Experience will tell.
Later, subtly, aluminum returns. For the fork crowns, handlebars, air intake cover, seat-mounted plates, fuel tank and engine.
After that, you can smell the pleasure. Almost obliging. The atmosphere is more relaxed. To achieve this, the handlebars are raised and brought closer to the rider. The saddle is less padded, so the seat is lower. The feet are lowered and moved back a little, contributing to the friendly atmosphere. Once installed, the rider is in a more relaxed, natural, upright position, as if the time were ripe for pleasure.
Finally, before setting off, the simplicity expressed by this instrumentation comes to the fore. Just the essentials, with a single circular dial, and the company of a needle to tell you the speed (because it's compulsory). No rev counter, no need; as if the important thing was to ride without worrying about speed, relying on the life of the twin to know how to ride it. However, this isn't the '60s, and digital technology still manages to get in somewhere. A window at the bottom of the dial displays information such as mileage and time. Will the Scrambler make us forget tablets and processors?

in the race for technology, BMW is not the last. A browse through the brand's catalog reveals electronics galore: semi-active suspensions, hill-start assist, traction control, riding modes, keyless locks and start, adaptive cornering lights, shifter... and more. Enough to send a Microsoft programmer into a trance.
Except that the Nine-T Scrambler doesn't want that much, and doesn't succumb to it gently; because, like its siblings, it also needs premium beyond the connecting rods. The Nine-T Scrambler is more about emotion and thumbing its nose at the arms race.

announced by the Path 22 concept bike, the BMW 1200 R Scrambler continues the offensive initiated by the NineT. The face hits the bull's-eye instantly, for a more affordable price and a more lively desire to ride. To really indulge yourself and build up your leitmotiv, a trip to the options section is almost essential: here are a few items that Béhème should have fitted as standard: spoked wheels, off-road tires, headlight grille and engine cowling. As a result, tradition is respected, and you'll have to pay more than expected at the dealership.
With this machine, the brand follows and even impeccably feeds fashion. The 1200 Scrambler will be the motorcycle of choice for those who want to indulge their senses. But aren't customers above all looking to create a sensation?

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