09 December, 2013

BMW's R nine T boxer scores a KO

BMW R Nine T  

BMW's new naked street cruiser was turning heads at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach. (BMW / December 7, 2013)
Among the breakout hits at this year's Progressive International Motorcycle Show is BMW's new R nine T.
The twin-cooled, urban-styled, naked street cruiser (don't get excited, that's actually an industry term) is powered by the German company's 110-horsepower Boxer engine. Sitting lower to the ground than any traditional BMW, the retro-looking R nine T also features a shaft drive, 6-speed transmission, lightweight all-aluminum fuel tank and the same braking system as the S1000RR road racer. Fully fueled, it weighs 484 pounds -- substantially lighter than the R1200s it resembles.

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