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In a BMW bonanza, MCN traveled to Spain to test not one but three of the German manufacturer’s new machines.

See what Michael Neeves’ thinks of the all-new retro-styled R nineT, the super-tourer R1200RT and the long-awaited R1200GD Adventure model.

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Comments

Nick M says:

This bloke’s got the worst voice in the world.

pmay222 says:

im sure people that buy bmw do not want to do wheelies or skids anyway..?
nice to see European marque holding their own against jap bikes…

Robertas Bukantis says:

Now THAT, was a quality video.

Manu Vyas says:

wow…im in love with the retro looks of the R9T…finally the triumph
Bonneville got some competition. 

Ramdas Devadiga says:

Whats the music in the background? 

F-150 SVT says:

That R9T looks so nice!

Trub1n says:

“modern bikes don’t let you do wheelies” ???

DonTHEhandsome1 says:

AWESOME video!!!! 

E MAD says:

Good video for once:) and there is sound lol

Siper2 says:

I’m in the States and saw the RnineT in person, two days ago. It’s a
stunning bike, I’d gladly sell my car to be able to own one, if only I had
space for it! Magnificent.

Martin Isoje says:

MAD Bikes !!!!#!$#@$%^* Nothing like a BMW Bikes (S1000 RR) OMG !!!!

JaffaSaffa says:

Love the look of the R nineT. Nice quality review mate.

muzman777 says:

Another step forward. That Neeves fella is getting good at this video
editing malarky. 

Algarin01 says:

I WISH SUBTITLES HAD BEEN INCLUDED ;-)

Dylan Mckenzie says:

new drinking game! have a shot every time he says “refined” :P

Steamin Steven says:

non-adj suspension on the 9-T…. thats kinda a let down…

Candleman Smith says:

It’s hard to see the R NINE T as anything more than a parts bin special
dressed up with some fancy new cosmetics. Forks and brakes from the S1000R,
Engine, gearbox / transmission from the old GS, R1200R. And I’d say the
exhaust from the headers up to the silencers are straight from the R1200S
(which I have), It’s a great looking bike, but I suspect that because BMW
are going over to the new generation boxer engines, they’re using their
90th Anniversary as an opportunity to get rid of the old units quickly.
Once that’s done, (assuming they keep the bike in the line up), they’ll fit
it with the new engine as well. You watch,

blaneysiktube says:

I love that Rnine T, such a cool bike, Would feel tite on it in England
though, It would just get wet and manky all the time :(

21ADB21 says:

MCN has finally gone 1080p!

Jojo Roc FDC says:

MCN stepping up the game. Some real nice vids coming out lately! Keep up
the good work!

interceptintercept says:

Awsome video, nice quality too!

Derek Cumbers says:

Michael what is the brand of jacket you have on please ?

MOOONSTERno says:

bmw really knows how to push buttons with that beautiful R nine T…..

gargantuandick says:

Hahaha. If anything I thought Charlie and Ewan made the R1200GS seem
incompetent. 

George Tracy-Adams says:

Best video for ages, cracking job

SW20AE86 says:

Damn. R Nine T already sold out?!? Now I want one even more now.

Xeonz1000 says:

very nice Review and quality video! good job MCN!
keep it going :)

João Soares says:

That RT is the size of a small building. What the fuck is the point?

Lewis Worralll says:

Great video in terms of quality, but what’s the point if everything is so
saccharine. A bike that killed a fellow journalist just a few years ago is
described as ‘a fantastic bike’. Please grow some balls, BMW need a kick up
the the ass not reviews like this.

Mike Cromley says:

Vid*

ducatimale says:

Neevesy, are you puttin on weight again? Nice vid. Saw the 9er live a few
days ago and wasn’t actually as impressed as I thought I’d be. But then,
that wasn’t in sunny Spain but indoors at a fair…

Tony Machacek says:

Great review, really well filmed. R nine T, I want one!

Curtis To says:

best job in the world.

Nik Aidid says:

Retro looks great though

Mike Cromley says:

Great bid, thanks mcn

krassfilms says:

Good review….however there was nothing bad to say about any of the bikes
at all??

David Warner says:

The Germans nail it again :)

Beaver 314 says:

Quality review guys, who ever filmed and edited this, keep them doing
exactly this.

MrSlowestD16 says:

Blah, I really like the r nine T – but that backlog is INSANE (bit pricey
too…)

WarriorScience1 says:

LOL! Gotta get your order in soon!? This is really too bad: another
motorcycle magazine has been bought/paid for by BMW? I’ll keep riding my
paid for 950 Adventure and FJR1300: no payments and cheaper insurance
rates. Oh, and more reliable as well!!

lockheed08 says:

$15k for one of the most basic bikes any money can buy, just because it
looks old… *facepalm

Mike12r1 says:

You guys improved, good job!

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