BMW R nineT Racer vs BMW R1200R (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R nineT Racerstacks up against the BMW R1200R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R nineT RacerBMW R1200R
Model year20192007
Price
Engine1170 cc1170 cc
Horsepower110 hp109 hp
Torque116 Nm115 Nm
Weight198 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

BMW R nineT Racer vs BMW R1200R — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R nineT Racer and the BMW R1200R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R nineT Racer brings 110 hp, while the BMW R1200R counters with 109 hp at 198 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: