I know this video is a couple of years old now, but if you're watching this because you're interested in buying one of these, this is by far the best and most accurate review of the bike. I've had my R nineT for three years now and every talking point mentioned here is spot on. I stop and look at the bike every time I get off of it, and I appreciate the build quality every time I get on it. It feels like it was machined out of a solid block of aluminum or something. Great video.

The R Nine T is an achingly pretty motorcycle.. I'd buy it for its looks alone.. I want one!

Hi Freddie, your enthusiasm is infectious thanks mate

hi Freddie, thank you for your review. I have been watching reviews of this monster for almost 1.5 yrs now waiting to be able to buy it, and your vlogs about it are the best, most complete, most honest, clearest and useful I've watched. Thnks for making everything clear, every detail and every information that could me needed. keep it up.

Hi Freddie. Just wanted to let you know that this is the best bike review I’ve seen since a long time! Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for that and … keep on rocking! Chris

What an outstanding and passionate review. You spoke about your love for the Triumph and you explained how this one is equally as special. Probably my next bike. 🥰

Freddie, your review was the final nail in the coffin as i am picking up a 2018 r nine t vintage. Your passionate review relieved all doubts i had.

Spectacular review / thoughts. I was completely hung up on a tiumph street scrambler, but after watching a few videos about this machine and its simply beautiful aspect I couldn't resist. I am desperately waiting for the arrival of my r nine t 2021 scrambler. ... now just say that it is phenomenally pleasant to see the enthusiasm of your speech. congratulations and greetings from Portugal.

Your review is so spot on & honest. I own the R9T and i know all the pros & cons you referred to in this video. i now wish to rider a triumph just to see if i can consider one for my next bike.

The Bonneville was a legend and still is. Almost a mythical bike, from a time when British bikes such as Norton, BSA were a major player on the motorbike market. Yet, three or four years ago l bought a 9T. No regrets whatsoever. An excellent review in any case. Well done.

Really enjoyed both videos. I own a 2016 R9T sport, such a cool bike, everyone stops and talks to you and so much fun to ride, looks and sounds great as well. Look forward some more videos.

Your videos are very relaxing and cheerful. I've never really been into retro bikes before but since watching your videos I now really want one.

Have to agree with you on some of your criticisms and certainly all of your comments particularly after owning the RnineT for 2years now. It has a uniqueness unsurpassed by none. This is and always will be "The bike" for me. I love it and it brings joy to my life the moment I hop on. I have up graded by adding a comfort seat, raised handle bar spacer (20mm) and about to add Ohlins rear shock. No bike is perfect in it's originality and parts aren't cheep but I now ride with Gods when I ride my RnineT. From Australia, ride like there's no 2moro. 😎👍

Love your reviews!! BMW should just give you this bike as a way of thanking you for the excellent unbiased marketing you are doing! You’ve convinced me and this could definitely be my next bike (and I’m a Triumph guy too)!!

There is good reason why first gear doesn't clunk. The triumph has a multi plate wet clutch which has drag, so first gear on any bike with a wet clutch will go with a clunk. The R Nine T has a single plate dry clutch, just like what's in a car, these have no inertial drag and hence first gear just pops in quite silently. as an R nine T owner its something you soon get used to

I may have a new favourite Brit Bike Blogger 👏🏻 Engaging commentary, bike passion and the scenic filming is top notch!

Just came across this video and I'm a r9t pure owner. Regular forks and not as good suspention but fell in live with the Teal (light blue) color and was also a lower price. I call it my hooligan bike because at 70 I still love it's power band, the super brakes and style. BMW class it as a retro bike. I have toured on it and have done hours at 70-83 mph and throughly enjoy every part of it. 👍👍5🏍🙋‍♂️

Great review. Had a Bonnie T100 back in 2012, then saw the RNineT at a test day and fell in love. Sold the Bonnie and have had my R9T since August 2014. Don’t plan to sell it ever! Exhaust note is wonderful because it’s still a Euro 4. Those Akrapovic pipes are stock by the way. Rode it down to Sardinia in 2015 and found it comfortable, but I’m only short (170cm). I think every penny extra over the Bonnie is worth it personally. It’s so well engineered and the 1200cc boxer engine is magnificent.

This is an excellent review. Informative, beautiful scenery, and some really nice music kicking right now.

Nice review, and you make a very valid point between the aggressive and the relaxed spectrum of these retro bikes. I have a 2016 RNinet, the latest in a long line of bikes and I love the thing. I did make one mod to the original and that was add 2 inch risers (OEM from BMW) to sit a bit more upright, much easier on the wrists. I live in country Western Australia and all my rides are mostly long distance highway speed stuff. The Beemer is perfect for this style of ride, plenty of power, handles the bumps beautifully and has a useful range from the 18 litre tank (about 4 gallons). My only gripe is the lack of a fuel gauge (no biggy), everything else suits me down to the ground. This one is a keeper.

I'm at the relaxed end of riding, so it's the Triumph for me! Great idea doing the comparison. Looking forward to the next episode!!

Just came across your channel as keep looking for RnineT content. No joke... yours has been the best so far. I’ve subscribed and smashed the bell. Look forward to more content 👍🏽🤟🏽🏍

Great insight, much appreciated mate. After being taken out by a blue VW Van and loosing my 2020 BMW R1250 R and was pretty busted up myself, as soon as I could I specked out my replacement ride. I ordered and have received my 2021 BMW R 1250 GS TRIPLE BLACK fully loaded with every option. After putting on 1,400k I’ve realized I specked the bike out with a defiant attitude in order to allow myself to calibrate the attitude and commitment I would require to fully throw myself into the Rehab process in order to achieve as high recovery as possible. It worked perfectly as I am at about 80% recovered. The only areas to focus on now are strength and endurance. I feel this new ride in its sheer size, weight and due to its capabilities is zapping the Joy out of the ride for me. It has served its purpose and I fully appreciate it for all that it offers but I no longer have the need to concur the world. 😂 To put it bluntly, although I am a quiet man, I was pissed. In that I wasn’t going to allow someone who wasn’t paying attention while entering an roundabout Rob me of my Passion. This new bike validated exactly what I felt and knew in my heart. Which is, that I had no anxiety, fear or concerns of riding. So, my question is this. Between a 2023 R 1250 R and a 2023 R nineT Scrambler have you any insight on the comparison between these two? How I’ve ended up narrowing it down to these two is that I love the Boxer, I have need for the capability for both Urban and fire route roads in to North cottages and country roads but as well I would like to have a the capability of saddle bags. A passenger is not a high requirement but hey you never know. I am having a tough time deciding as they each offer a different limited mix of my requirements but neither offer them all. Much appreciated Cheers 👍🏍🇨🇦

Very well articulated and informative review mate! Thanks for putting the time in. Subbed!

great review side by side, you brought up many points that others don't and it would make me lean to the more comfortable Triumph.

You are exceptional man. I'm so glad I found this channel.

I think the Bonneville and RNineT are being compared a lot for good reasons but they are very different machines, especially if you look at all the different iterations. I sold my RnineT Scrambler for a Triumph Bobber Black and there's just something about the bobber that the RNineT couldn't provide. Granted, they are very different in terms of riding style, position, exhaust note, but I couldn't be happier about the switch!

Excellent and honest review, I have been looking at the scrambler version of this line and appreciate your take on the BMW's rnineT bikes. Good stuff Mr. Dobbs, and Cheers to you.

Another great video dude, loving you’re style. Keep them coming. 👍 Looking forward to the HD review!

I see big things for you mate, your channel is exceedingly good, early days, but I can’t wait to watch your journey and see your followers explode in numbers.

Enjoyed your work & style of presentation.

I own a T120 Black from Triumph and did two test drives on this BMW bike yesterday and I agree 100% with everything you said. Very unbiased! Thanks

I had a Bonneville Bobber and now ride an r nine t. I love both of the bikes for different reasons and would be happy to have either/both in my garage. For me, being a shorter rider, the Bobber was more comfortable, but both are a blast to ride

Great video as always. Looking forward to seeing the livewire !!!

Great content. The side by side comparo you did was tops

That was great - authentic, informative and you took us to some nice parts of the UK (some of which I recognised). Thanks - new subscriber

I test rode a 2015 R9T and loved it and so I'm purchasing it. A nice step up from my fabulous interceptor.

Good to see you in KZfaq! Here is South Korea. I saw your pics in Instagram before. I love the photos because I have a motorcycle Triumph Thruxton R. Thank you for great videos and pics.

I love the looks of this bike. My favorite classic looking bike... Great review btw!

Excellent unbiased review thank you. I want one !!!

Absolutely love your reviews. Thank you!

Just pulled the trigger on a 2021 R9T 719 Pollux, can't wait to have it,

Love my 2020 R Nine T Pure. The riding experience is addictive!

Great video man, all true! I came from Aprilia Tuono (2009) to R9T and I is a great built bike with less power but amazing handling. For over a year I am amazed by bmw and if I am not riding it, I am just staring at it in my garage. 😀

Great review! Happy with my R9T and you're 100% right on the more aggressive ride.

You sir are brilliant. Lovely videos! Keep them coming.

Great vlog! Much appreciate the user’s view. I must ask one technical question though: how does it feel riding a dry clutch on what seems like a powerful bike ? Would the dry clutch wear out quickly when commuting in the city ? Thanks

I really enjoyed this series. Well spoken and amazing footage. Thanks Freddie.

Great Freddie!! Awesome footage and reveiw 🤜🤛

Excellent video, well spoken and precise ! You’ve earned a sub here my friend !

Perfect comparison, thanks for the much information, I'm looking forward to the next video ✌🏼

Another fantastic review Freddie... I am on my third 2021 R9T red frame edition and love it. I do agree about the shift points with you. I am hoping to change it up with some mod's. ;-) Keep it up...

Thank you for your reviews on R9T. I went to a BMW dealer last week and am actually thinking of ordering a PURE version. After your video, I kind of knowing what I really need at this point. Thank you.

Nice follow-up review and final thoughts. Well done 😀

The Triumph Speed Twin and Kawasaki z900RS are the competitors for the R9T. Oh, SW Motech make model specific pannier racks and suitably retro panniers.

Really good info and perspective. A big thumbs up.

Motorcycle, a universal language of unity. New subscriber from America.

I love my R NineT. That engine, USD forks - adjustable, rear shock - adjustable, far longer warranty, roadside assist and it’s simply gorgeous and great fun to ride. I ride my one every day, as I don’t own a car.

Well done! New subscriber, and current Triumph guy in New Hampshire (US). This bike is on my list as a potential upgrade of my STR. Cheers!

Great review. Love my RnineT and used to have a 2009 Bonney a few years back which I also loved. Good luck planning some "Big" trips on the Livewire. Since seems you will get well under 100miles range when cruising the highway! Be interesting to see how you go.

I had a Bonneville 900 on Kauai and it was a perfect motorcycle for that island. There is only a few miles of the island where you can get the speed up to 60mph and the balance was nice for the mostly flat riding on the island. It was particularly fun on the twisty canyon road up to the Waimea canyon overlooks. I never got to ride one here on the Big Island but I imagine it to be underpowered for the steep hills of the Big Island and getting up to highway speed up the Haleakala Highway on Maui would have also been a stretch. Probably because I didn’t try that either. The other thing is the brakes on the Triumph were crap for quick stops on Kauai. Another thing is that it is a bit too light for the high wind conditions that you encounter on Maui and the Big Island. My current 2000 BMW r1100r is a great bike for the Big Island that gets me over saddle road at 80 to 100mph and on the twisty roads that are all over the upper road on the leeward side. I like the bike a lot but drawbacks of the old BMW, like sure-footedness on fast tight corners, no ABS brakes and a heavy feel to the bike in a few of the 180 degree corners in Kona make me thirst for the R9T more than any other bike as potentially the best bike for my home island. One bike to rule them all. I know that there is no such thing. I also had a 2018 KTM 790 and that was fantastic for the beat up roads and was even better at cornering than my BMW r1100r but a big drawback was that riding slowly along the ocean side road was unpleasant because the engine runs hot and gets too warm on the seat. I liked that bike but it was incorrectly put together at the dealership so I just turned the bike back in. I also didn’t like the chain after having ridden mostly BMW for the past 10 years. I also had a GS Adventure on this island but that was too much for many of the riding conditions of this island and too tall to park because there is never flat surface to park on here. I also liked the handling in corners better on my old r1100r than on the GS.

Simple but effective review!

Really good review and balanced summary. I have R9T Urban and agree with comments re seat and gearbox but having tried other bikes, including Triumphs I think the BMW is in another league Look forward to your review of Harley

I like Freddie's enthusiasm

Exactly the comparison I needed. Thanks 👍

The shots of you on the bike were great. Love hearing from an actual pillion about how the seating is. Get a Ducati scrambler! It’s a direct competitor to the 1200xc and R nine T. It would really answer the question of which modern classic is the best!

Fantastic review! Very informative!

Nice review. You’re right. I’ve got a 2017 pure as a daily commuter, 25k miles, and I still very occasionally miss a gear. Need to be a tiny bit deliberate when shifting. Other than that, absolutely love the bike.

Awesome review, really appreciated. Like someone else typed, your enthusiasm is infectious. Was thinking about this gorgeous bike, but your final thoughts won me over not to buy one. Surprising I know but your comment about the pressure on the wrists brought me to actually plan a ride at a dealer. And sure enough, after half a day of (motorway) touring my wrists hurt. Bummer... Perhaps you can do a review of a BMW R1250R? Curious what you would make of that bike and how it stacks up against the R NineT.

Just a small note. Hepco & Becker make the C-Bow pannier carrier for the R Nine T. Also, the pillion isn't an issue for me. Having been rear-ended, I quit carrying a passenger 15 years ago.

Great video!! I own a 2013 Bonnie, but still waiting the right moment to ride.👊🏻

Fantastic video. Went to bmw after watching... Came away with a scrambler, gold spoked wheels and billet kit.. More then welcome to borrow for a week or so, if your ever back in the uk👍🍻

Great video. I'd love the R Nine T as a second one

I had one almost identical to that for about three years. Agree with you on the level of engineering and looks, but even at 5’9” I found it uncomfortable after a relatively short while. Also the suspension was very harsh and so I never did very many miles on it - even less so after developing a dodgy back. I don’t think the tubed tyres helped, which were always a bugbear on such an expensive bike. At the time I bought it, in 2015, the BMW dealer was telling me it was a short run special! Incidentally the KTMs I was running at the same time, with WP suspension, were like a magic carpet ride.

Hey Freddie, Love your videos, being new to biking - found your work very insightful. How would you say this bike would be for a taller man. I’m 6’5. (195cm). I imagine I could also lower the pegs. Thanks.

Great review. Refreshing way to do it. Really interesting. Thanks

I’ve just brought one the same coming of a s1000r . Can’t wait. Great video I am subscribed 👍🏻

142,000 viewer's... 3,100 thumbs 👍🏻..🤔😐😐 This is Not fair at all... as long as you see this Episode...at least show some appreciation for the Efforts of it... Thank you for all the thumbs 👍🏻...Freddie Deserve it

Love that u put an invisible kickstand down.

I bought the r nine t and i also found the gearbox a little cluncky but after a day or two im used to it i think its a shaft drive thing , you just need to adjyst your riding. I love the bike and test rode many others before getting it and every time i get on it i feel i made the right choice

The physical nature of the R9T is what is appealing to me. It is a riders bike and part of the joy of riding is having to put in some work...with much reward. Cheers!

Just subscribed to your channel. Found the comparison very helpful as I have a Bonnie and am interested in the R Nine. Have you tried the Scrambler version? If so, is it more similar to the riding position of the Bonnie? Thanks and keep up the good work.

First time here! There is something refreshing about the simplicity and content delivery, thanks for sharing, sub'd 🍻I think the R1250 R is supposed to be similar-ish but more on the naked / futuristic look side. Have you ridden an ADV bike before? They're very comfy! It would be great if you reviewed the riding gear as well 👌🏻

When the weight is centralised it is easier to handle. I noticed that when moving bricks in a wheel barrow. If the bricks were spread out left to right the wheel barrow felt a lot heavier leaned over compared to having the bricks more in the centre.

You come across like a pro on camera! Are you an actor? Great video 👍

Hello Fredy, What would be your choosing bike for a tour of 3000/ 4000 miles long. Putting the proper touring bikes aside , would you go on the T120 or on a R nine T? In terms of reliability which one would you prefer to accomplish the trip without mechanical or other incidents? Thanks for the opinion ✌️✌️

Good review. Very good points made.

Great video Buddy !! I am debating on the Triumph Speed Twin and the R Nine T. First bike for me so less experienced rider but if you have any advice that would be great !! :)

Great video. I have the 2021 R NineT but I need that Jacket. How tall are you and what size Jacket are you wearing?

Now this is a proper review!

This is a fabulous review. Thanks

What seat is on your bonneville? Will it fit on the 2022 Speedmaster? It looks amazingly comfortable

Yes... it is an older post but i reply anyway. Good review. Thank you. The BMW is something special and i agree with the modern yet retro description. I have owned many bikes over the years imcluding the modern Triumph. While the Triumph does nothing wrong BMW is in another class. Looks superb.

Great comparison vid mate.....you’ve really got to get your hands on a Speed Twin for the ultimate comparison!....I reckon your “dream bike” might just change 😉😎👍

Thanks for the video, really interesting. Have you ever tried the Biltwell Lane Splitter helmets?

Hi Freddie great video. Just bought a 2016 r9t sport and looking for gear to ride it are hood sk11 and tcx x blend a good mix thanks Chris

What are your thoughts about dry clutch? Issues using friction zone in slow speed maneuvers compared to your Triumph? Thanks

Greetings from Cali I am riding a 2016 Bonnie and feeling it's too slow... this is exactly what I needed to watch, good job!

Im.going to get the bmw but i get it on the pillion position . Im wondering if you could get a full custom seat build done to handle that problem ?

I got beautiful raisers on my R9T, made by Hornig and expensive as hell but make for a great riding position.