« Reply #1438 on: April 15, 2020, 12:42:28 pm »
I like the original R nineT, but the other variants have some definite budget parts, and don't look nearly as good IMHO.
the Pure model is a stripped down version, but is also less expensive...same engine as before (air/oil cooled, which is their old engine), but you don't get the fancy upside down front forks, or the monoblock brembos (regular brembos front, BMW rears)...for 99% of people, the Pure is fine...if you really want to take it to the 10/10ths, then go for the top model...i'd never track it, and only use it for commuting...nothing wrong with what's on it for regular use...although, i admit, i'd be tempted to get the 719 gas tank that is black/gold...that different coloured tank makes such a difference:
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You're spot-on. I've ridden at least 3 or 4 different RnineTs over the past few years, and you're 100% correct in that most people will never notice a practical difference between the fancier forks and brakes versus the "lesser" ones. Even in its most sporting trim, the RnineT is not a bike I'd want to use for track day events. Still, it's a really cool bike that has a lot of character, sounds great and is really nice to ride whether around town or playing out on the backroads. And yeah, that post for the one at just under $10k is a very good price, even if it is "just" a Pure model.
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