There’s been little doubt that BMW’s R nineT retro bike was to spawn a scrambler derivative ever since the firm previewed the idea with a concept version back in June, and now the real thing has been revealed.
As you’d expect, most of the specifications are identical to the R nineT that donates its 110bhp boxer twin engine and the frame, complete with conventional front suspension instead of the usual BMW Telelever set up.
On the Scrambler, though, that front suspension is made up of lower-spec right-way-up forks instead of the R nineT’s Ohlins upside-downers, while the rear is a normal BMW Paralever set-up.
The rest of the changes are style-led to give the bike its scrambler look. The front wheel is now a 19-incher instead of a 17-inch rim, and while alloy wheels are standard there’s an option of wire spoked versions for a more retro style. The seat subframe is removable to convert the bike from a dual-seat to a single-seater.
As with the R nineT, there’s a host of options to tailor the bike to each owner’s requirements, even though only one colour scheme will initially be offered.
Other ‘scrambler’ elements on the R nineT Scrambler include toothed steel footpegs and of course the high-level exhaust. Compared to the normal R nineT, the bars are higher and the rider’s pegs are slightly lower to give a more upright riding position.
As standard the bike comes with a steel fuel tank but there are two optional alloy tanks, with or without visible seams, available.