2017 BMW R nineT Scrambler | Favorites & Fails

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

After nearly a year in the saddle, we’re ready to lay out our favorite features on the R nineT Scrambler, plus a few areas where BMW might have missed the mark.
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Retro bikes are all the rage these days, and BMW has jumped on the bandwagon with a fleet of R nineT-based machines that capture the look of the ’60s and ’70s. The R nineT Scrambler I’ve been riding for the last 10 months is modeled after the on/off-roaders of yesteryear with a high muffler, knobby tires, old-school fork gators, and that classy tan bench seat.
There’s no denying it’s a good-looking piece of equipment, but every rose has its thorns, as they say. In this video we hit the highs and the lows of this model, offering you a snapshot of the things BMW nailed and the areas where it missed the mark.
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  • @shAdOwstAlkEr945
    @shAdOwstAlkEr9456 жыл бұрын

    I like this new series. Pretty concise and straight to the point. Keep it up guys!!!!

  • @BucketWheat
    @BucketWheat6 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate how you Sacrifice yourself for us by riding all those different motorcycles ... We Know you are doing it for US! (Smile) My Brother-in-Law to-be, years ago, had a Honda Scrambler 305... Yes it was heavy and the high pipe on the right side nearly always left a scorched spot on our jeans, and our knee. But it was such a blast to just simply PLAY with! We didn't have to 'race' anyone...we simply road places we wouldn't dream of taking our 'street bikes'... and that is pretty much how I started riding... When I went into the USMC and got a steady -- but Very Small -- paycheck I bought a Yamaha DT250 'Enduro' ...and road that thing nearly to its death, from 400 mile road trips to hours and hours of dirt roads and logging trails, and cow pastures. I really like the versatility of a "scrambler" -- comfortable enough as a 'commuter', smooth enough for a ride in the country, and if your country road turns into a dirt road, that's okay to. And yet -- with good shocks & forks and better 'dual-purpose' tires -- you can still have pretty good fun on a twisty road!

  • @sennsir
    @sennsir6 жыл бұрын

    I've never seen a "favorites & fails" on your channel...but I definitely enjoyed it! 👍👍

  • @AriH211

    @AriH211

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's a new series. Glad you like it!

  • @andrewdok

    @andrewdok

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's definitely a good idea. Keep 'em comin!

  • @corujariousa
    @corujariousa6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the down to earth comments. The ones about breaks, shocks and fork are especially important in my opinion. Keep these videos coming. All the best!

  • @doxasnob8137
    @doxasnob81376 жыл бұрын

    Great quick to the point video! Its great to see a series where someone dosen't "just love" everything about his or her favorite brand of motorcycle, or gets on a test ride and puts down everything about the bike because its not their favorite. ALSO great you have been riding it for a while, not just a day. Keep them coming! I love my bike but also have a few niggles I wish were better.

  • @Real_MisterSir
    @Real_MisterSir6 жыл бұрын

    Yes please, more of this! I trust very few other moto journalists to do unbiased, short, to-the-point reviews of bikes. This short video contained so much information that really is all you need to decide whether you are into a bike or not. We all gotta test ride them before buying anyways, so this short review style is fresh and very valuable. Keep it up Ari! - and the rest of the crew :)

  • @andrewely4145
    @andrewely41456 жыл бұрын

    Keep these coming! Short, sweet, certainly informative. Also, it gives guys (like me) who can only dream of these bikes a reality check that they aren’t indeed perfect, yet still have insanely awesome qualities that are worth celebrating.

  • @garyshearing5452
    @garyshearing54526 жыл бұрын

    This Favorites & Fails series idea is great. Keep them coming!

  • @Dowe78
    @Dowe786 жыл бұрын

    This is a great, short and sweet breakdown of a bike. Keep them coming!

  • @GFClocked
    @GFClocked6 жыл бұрын

    If i was lookin to buy this bike id love a video like this. Still like it either way, great stuff as always. One of my fav channels

  • @paulthespacemouse7785
    @paulthespacemouse77856 жыл бұрын

    Great vid! Thanks for the top tip about the tyres. Keep up the good work

  • @Blabbfrst
    @Blabbfrst6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Short, relevant and very interesting "honest riding" reflections. Love it.

  • @charlieryan1736
    @charlieryan17366 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great review, looking forward to future episodes

  • @iSangreVerde
    @iSangreVerde6 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant content as always. Keep the good work guys!

  • @suraparajulokesh3811
    @suraparajulokesh38116 жыл бұрын

    Always do videos like this

  • @Necronox24
    @Necronox246 жыл бұрын

    THIS was really informative. LOVE THIS. Please do more!

  • @Drdre11
    @Drdre114 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making a video about this bike in less than 5min. Way too many other out there rambling on saying the same thing for 15-25min. Keep up the good work!

  • @oringjabegu457
    @oringjabegu4576 жыл бұрын

    Great series Ari! Keep up with the good work!

  • @smalltalk.productions9977
    @smalltalk.productions99776 жыл бұрын

    good concept. like the longterm rider reviews. thumbs up.

  • @funnyfatrat1167
    @funnyfatrat11676 жыл бұрын

    Love your feedback on the favorites and fails! Excellent :-)

  • @HerrStarcraft
    @HerrStarcraft6 жыл бұрын

    Loving this new series! Keep it up!

  • @Steve-vm1fi
    @Steve-vm1fi6 жыл бұрын

    This was an excellent video. Straight and to the point

  • @benjamidavid
    @benjamidavid6 жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant show! So informative! Thanks from India!

  • @sv650nyc7
    @sv650nyc76 жыл бұрын

    Great series! Straight to the point. We need more reviewers that are not afraid to point out a bike's shortcomings. That way everyone can make up their mind what they can expect to modify or upgrade. That doesn't happen on all those manufacturer sponsored test rides. Great that there's more than just the FortNine channel with critical opinions.

  • @jacksonhay7718
    @jacksonhay77186 жыл бұрын

    Great new series, keep em coming!

  • @barryroberts2474
    @barryroberts24746 жыл бұрын

    I love that it can imerge from a corner fully leant over and you can open the throttle with complete confidence. Even two up!

  • @nero91
    @nero916 жыл бұрын

    love this new format!

  • @wallymurray620
    @wallymurray6206 жыл бұрын

    Great new series and hope to see more, with one caveat. I still want to see lots of MC Garage, MC Commute and tons more On Two Wheels. Oh and don't forget all the other Motorcyclist stuff you and Zack do so well. Thanks!!!

  • @macro_dynamo
    @macro_dynamo6 жыл бұрын

    love your reviews sir thank you

  • @alexworks9659
    @alexworks96596 жыл бұрын

    Agree with most points! I’ve got 10,000 miles on mine and on crappy roads and commute daily. I like that the suspension is softish to soak up potholes etc.

  • @shravan7477
    @shravan74776 жыл бұрын

    That bike looks sensational

  • @SuperJohn12354

    @SuperJohn12354

    6 жыл бұрын

    looks like a scrambler, but look at the reviews, that have rode it off road, you really don't want to, so not really a scrambler, its really just a road bike, so when you realise that and start comparing it to road bikes ..... well then its not that impressive.

  • @Mahatma618

    @Mahatma618

    6 жыл бұрын

    doesn't it No

  • @tyroney2

    @tyroney2

    6 жыл бұрын

    SuperJohn12354 I didn’t want to hear that. It simply looks too good.

  • @shAdOwstAlkEr945

    @shAdOwstAlkEr945

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its a bike for posers

  • @WhiskeyToro

    @WhiskeyToro

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@shAdOwstAlkEr945 wtf? A bike for posers? What are you, 13 years old? It's a beautiful bike.. probably something you couldn't afford which is why you're all bitter about it.

  • @AkaAndyKnuckles
    @AkaAndyKnuckles6 жыл бұрын

    Nice format. Worth watching.

  • @anuvav9524
    @anuvav95246 жыл бұрын

    You guys are awesome.... Love all your videos

  • @FLHTPGlide
    @FLHTPGlide6 жыл бұрын

    Very interesting series. Keep it going

  • @lipozor
    @lipozor6 жыл бұрын

    Great input...Keep it up good work!

  • @alexworks9659
    @alexworks96596 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got 7000 miles on mine and I love it. Agree on needing suspension upgrade. Bar end mirrors, tail rack and engine crash bars are the only thing I’ve done so far.

  • @nguyenminhtri9769
    @nguyenminhtri97696 жыл бұрын

    Please do fav and fails for mid range adventure touring bikes, thanks! I like this new format

  • @b5454
    @b54546 жыл бұрын

    I like this series alot keep doing it Ari.

  • @GaryJohnWalker1
    @GaryJohnWalker16 жыл бұрын

    Lots more of these favs&fails please - and in rapid succession !

  • @cuthbertjellyhead
    @cuthbertjellyhead5 жыл бұрын

    I agree on the tyres. I took a scrambler out for a test ride in wales and the tyres were shockingly bad. I bought the R NineT pure in the end, awesome machine.

  • @theincrediblesulk5543
    @theincrediblesulk55436 жыл бұрын

    Great informative video keep it up! More of favourite abs fails

  • @dustinwellsSA
    @dustinwellsSA6 жыл бұрын

    Love the video. Nice to hear the good and bad on the bikes. Hoping you do one on the Ducati Scrambler 1100 also.

  • @INNOVVDashCam
    @INNOVVDashCam6 жыл бұрын

    New episode ? Great idea, like it! Hoping more~

  • @omkarparab1174
    @omkarparab11746 жыл бұрын

    Nice series

  • @Raez_XL
    @Raez_XL6 жыл бұрын

    Do more videos like this guys! Great content

  • @Siper2
    @Siper26 жыл бұрын

    Great idea for a series!

  • @Smightification
    @Smightification6 жыл бұрын

    they look beast that's for sure.. I thought about getting one a time or two...

  • @Zalonka
    @Zalonka6 жыл бұрын

    YES do more like this good video dude!

  • @leamartintorres
    @leamartintorres6 жыл бұрын

    Im in love with this bike

  • @thinakaranairsubramaniam
    @thinakaranairsubramaniam6 жыл бұрын

    Guys.. Kudos! With much love from Malaysia.. I'm looking into 2012 CBR1000RR.. I know it's dated but would really appreciate a F&F episode on that.. Again great videos keep it coming

  • @billiondollardan
    @billiondollardan6 жыл бұрын

    BMW showed off the R nineTs at the Cleveland show last weekend and man do they look good!

  • @pieroo900ng
    @pieroo900ng6 жыл бұрын

    I had the pleasure to ride this bike for a couple of days and I fully concur to what Ari said - the tyres are crap, they don't provide any confidence while driving. The looks are awesome and the boxer engine is just amazing... the sound, that boxer engine vibration and performance. I highly recommend to try one if you have the possibility.

  • @stevelawrie9115
    @stevelawrie91154 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, you're probably right. I recently rode the "R nine T" and it has totally adjustable suspension, 2 dials and fantastic Metzeler road tyres. I currently own a K1300S that I have had for more than 5 years and if I was going to change, I'm pretty sure that I'd go the R nine T.

  • @brent1041
    @brent10416 жыл бұрын

    You should do more of these videos. And I've been looking at that same bike for my next one.

  • @GETUPANDGO
    @GETUPANDGO6 жыл бұрын

    Love the way that bike looks

  • @pmdinaz
    @pmdinaz6 жыл бұрын

    Big thumbs up! Mini Long term review highlighting just as the title suggests..by REAL riders..🤘

  • @motortrend6339
    @motortrend63396 жыл бұрын

    good job. very informative

  • @tougenomikado
    @tougenomikado6 жыл бұрын

    im digin this new segment 👍

  • @Uliio
    @Uliio6 жыл бұрын

    Really like this bike. Thinking about replacing my 1150 GS with the R nineT GS. Thanks for the review

  • @johnsaporta4633
    @johnsaporta46336 жыл бұрын

    I like your frank attitude. Great video.

  • @mircowirz2909
    @mircowirz29096 жыл бұрын

    got mine since october. 1st month i did 1500 miles haha. just cannot get off of it - love it.finally found a steel rear and plate holder in italy which perfectly fits with the end of the frame. now it´s perfect!!

  • @hammersteve8

    @hammersteve8

    6 жыл бұрын

    hans wurz Hi. I'm currently looking at getting the same. They say they're both an easy fit. Are they?

  • @gvdl7569
    @gvdl75694 жыл бұрын

    Got one.Love it. No issues with the karoo 3's.Do not drive off road. May try road tires next,but after 100 miles or so, no tire complaints.

  • @TylerG7777

    @TylerG7777

    Ай бұрын

    I love my 2017 BMW Scrambler, but you are SO right about the Karoo 3 tires. They look awesome, but they suck. Loud, vibrate, poor grip. I rode with them for 3 years. Then, I decided to forget about the appearance and I put on Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2 tires. Cannot believe the difference! It’s like a completely different bike! The handling and confidence is amazing. Try them.

  • @AZGeek520
    @AZGeek5206 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done. I've owned a 2017 for more than 6 months as well and it is one of my favorite bikes to ride. Totally agree on the stock tires, which I ditched after a couple of weeks for some Pilot Road 4 Trails. While I like the rugged look of the Karoos, the Pilot 4 Road Trails look good on the bike with much better handling. Previous owner put on Ohlins shocks front and rear so I can't relate to the OEM suckiness. Very solid performance with the Ohlins suspension. I'm surprised you didn't mention the Akra exhaust at all. Definitely a win from my perspective. Also, I'm not going to say the mirrors are a total fail, but they are fugly. The bike looks much better with bar end mirrors IMHO.

  • @jamesdefrange
    @jamesdefrange6 жыл бұрын

    I have the cafe version.. would love to hear your opinion. Thanks for the vid. You guys are great!

  • @stevehofmann9525
    @stevehofmann95255 жыл бұрын

    Yes there is something very appealing about the BMW boxers farm tractor like smell and sound and gritty power. My 1974 R90/6 always felt confident, safe, reliable and powerful and stylish.....in a 70’s sort of way.

  • @johnbmj5981
    @johnbmj59813 жыл бұрын

    😍😍😍... Love the honest and facts.

  • @MrWhitelightning73
    @MrWhitelightning732 жыл бұрын

    Saw one of these on Craigslist. Cool looking scooter

  • @westcountryhomesonline8934
    @westcountryhomesonline89342 жыл бұрын

    Love the road trips with you and your buddy. Is that a different channel, haven’t seen any for a while.

  • @saltandoalvacio5736
    @saltandoalvacio57366 жыл бұрын

    Nice review!!! Hello from Vietnam! :D

  • @planetgrom7149
    @planetgrom71496 жыл бұрын

    I’ve got a Grom and love it - even made a channel about learning the world of motorcycling and trying to see as much as I can on it because it’s a fun challenge and I really like the lack of history and prestige of the Grom. But I must say this bike gets me all hot and bothered. It’s absolutely gorgeous and looks like (from an untrained eye) something I could keep for decades and pass down and it would STILL be cool.

  • @INNOVVDashCam
    @INNOVVDashCam6 жыл бұрын

    A great series.Hoping to other videos.

  • @BritishBikerPhilippines
    @BritishBikerPhilippines6 жыл бұрын

    Good job Ari, as always! When will you show us what it can do on the dirt? You and Zack totally rock the KZread Motorcycle world :-)

  • @corbelius6
    @corbelius66 жыл бұрын

    Great new segment, Keep them up! The first thing I thought was, This could be a new platform for a sidecar bike. A better more modern Ural, it's shaft driven, air cooled and sexy and modern. DO it Bavarians!

  • @K113-A
    @K113-A6 жыл бұрын

    More like this, please !

  • @Gmac705
    @Gmac7056 жыл бұрын

    Good video keep it up.

  • @alejandrodg82
    @alejandrodg826 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful bike!

  • @noskillrequired8287
    @noskillrequired82876 жыл бұрын

    im glad ari got a new series. now if we can only have those locks back !!!!

  • @gooondie
    @gooondie6 жыл бұрын

    Continue this series! Please please please do a video on the Africa Twin! I know Zack has been riding one for a while now, that would be awesome! I’m still on the fence about upgrading to one- I’m currently on my trusty V Strom 650

  • @AriH211

    @AriH211

    6 жыл бұрын

    Right on. Zack-and even Spenser, the guys that's usually behind the camera-will all be contributing to this series. We've had the AT in the fleet for over a year, so Z should definitely be able to do a F&F with it.

  • @gooondie

    @gooondie

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ari Henning 😎

  • @yessure5291
    @yessure52914 жыл бұрын

    You forgot to mention and show the fantastic exhaust system

  • @aj9515
    @aj95156 жыл бұрын

    amazing video guys!! a small request tho!! can you guys do a full on review about ROYAL ENFIELD bike?? if possible would really love your take on that motorcycle! much appreciated!

  • @gbfrederico
    @gbfrederico6 жыл бұрын

    Do more of these, for sure

  • @TylerG7777
    @TylerG7777Ай бұрын

    I love my 2017 BMW Scrambler, but you are SO right about the Karoo 3 tires. They look awesome, but they suck. Loud, vibrate, poor grip. I rode with them for 3 years. Then, I decided to forget about the appearance and I put on Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2 tires. Cannot believe the difference! It’s like a completely different bike! The handling and confidence is amazing. Try them.

  • @catdaddy3302
    @catdaddy330211 күн бұрын

    I just bought a 2017 with 2,727 miles on it today. The rear shock looks adjustable with a spanner wrench. You can always use heavier fork oil or stiffer springs.

  • @fahadkhalid6944
    @fahadkhalid69444 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful machine :)

  • @harleysrule2176
    @harleysrule21766 жыл бұрын

    Nice review format... Keep doing these please. But I also like Zack's commute reviews too.

  • @AriH211

    @AriH211

    6 жыл бұрын

    Expect to see Zack on here giving his Faves & Fails on bikes as well. Everyone that makes this show rides (a lot), and we all have (a lot of) opinions.

  • @guybramwells
    @guybramwells6 жыл бұрын

    I tried it with knobby tires, then later with road tires. Night and day. Feels so analog in a good way. Great bike. Just wish it had cruise control. Living in Australia 85% of all travel is highway travel. You can get the occasional arm pump trying to sit on an exact speed limit.

  • @JimmyHamAnp
    @JimmyHamAnp6 жыл бұрын

    Nice job!

  • @jmedic8373
    @jmedic83736 жыл бұрын

    Love this bike

  • @ringsting
    @ringsting6 жыл бұрын

    When I was looking for a bike, i toyed for a while on the idea of the r9t but settled for the CBR 1000 rr

  • @mbtfp
    @mbtfp6 жыл бұрын

    Yeah! "Wasserboxer Engine" I like the way you said this! :)

  • @operoverlord
    @operoverlord6 жыл бұрын

    So much better when y'all mention fails.

  • @JeffMisa
    @JeffMisa6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review Ari. I love mine and I just rode it from Portland, OR to Orlando, FL this January 2018. I don't have too many qualms with the tires, but I'm also not trying to take the corners like I'm on my Triumph Daytona either. The Michelin Anakee Wilds have been talked up quite a bit, so I would like to try them when the front gets worn. My rear Karoo 3 lasted the whole trip and even did a run to GA before I changed it at 6750 miles, when I got my service done. I even got to do a bit of scramblin in AZ on the Apache Trail, though I felt I should have been on a horse with a sombrero going a lot slower 😁 What suspension did you install, and what do think of it's adjustability and handling now?

  • @MrKromy67
    @MrKromy676 жыл бұрын

    Greta idea! Keep going

  • @gregk.1831
    @gregk.18316 жыл бұрын

    Spot on!

  • @matejj668
    @matejj6685 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @AlfonsoSantiago
    @AlfonsoSantiago6 жыл бұрын

    I like this new thing. Keep with it. And don't forget about MC garage! It's the reason why i subscribed to your channel!

  • @AriH211

    @AriH211

    6 жыл бұрын

    No worries, MC Garage will be back on schedule in a couple of weeks. We're renovating the set, so we're taking a bit of a break.

  • @alwynmcmath
    @alwynmcmath6 жыл бұрын

    Spot on.

  • @bTwice2x
    @bTwice2x4 жыл бұрын

    The R N9ne T has to be my first bike. I like the design.

  • @paceyombex
    @paceyombex6 жыл бұрын

    is this a new series? if it is, I LOVE IT

  • @barbaramonteza
    @barbaramonteza6 жыл бұрын

    Please do Favorites & Fails on Triumph Street Scrambler

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