Data sheet
Dimensions & weights
- Wet weight
- 220 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1527 mm
- Suspension travel
- 125 / 140 mm
- Payload capacity
- 207 kg
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine
- 1170 cc · Air/oil-cooled opposed twin
- Cooling
- Air/oil cooled
- Output
- 110 hp · 116 Nm
- Transmission
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Shaft
- Fuelling
- Electronic fuel injection
Fuel & range
- Fuel capacity
- 17 L
- Real world range
- 300 km
Electronics & rider aids
- Ride modes
- Rain/Road
- Cruise control
- No
- Traction control
- Yes
- ABS
- Yes · rear defeatable
- Heated grips
- No
Service intervals
- Service interval
- 10,000 km / 12 months
- Valve check
- 10,000 km
Consumables & service specs
Every value carries its source.
Tyres
- Front
- 120/70 R19TubelessBMW R nineT Scrambler technical data · official
- Rear
- 170/60 R17TubelessBMW R nineT Scrambler technical data · official
Tyre pressures
- Front — solo
- 2.5 bar coldOne-up or two-up with luggageBMW R nineT Scrambler manual 2020 · official
- Rear — solo
- 2.9 bar coldOne-up or two-up with luggageBMW R nineT Scrambler manual 2020 · official
Engine oil
- Viscosity
- SAE 15W-50API SJ / JASO MA2; additives such as molybdenum are not permittedBMW R nineT Scrambler manual 2020 · official
- Capacity
- 3.95 L with filterBMW R nineT Scrambler manual 2020 · official
Brakes
- Fluid type
- DOT 4Use only fresh fluid from a sealed containerBMW R nineT Scrambler manual 2020 · official
Final drive
- Shaft oil grade
- SAE 70W-80 / Hypoid Axle G3BMW R nineT Scrambler manual 2020 · official
- Shaft oil capacity
- 180 ml service refillCross-check against the current BMW repair-data issue before drainingBMW MOA final-drive capacity
Battery
- Type
- AGM 12 V 14 AhBMW R nineT Scrambler manual 2020 · official
Fuel
- Minimum octane
- 95 RON / 90 AKIAlternative minimum 91 RON / 87 AKIBMW R nineT Scrambler manual 2020 · official
- Ethanol tolerance
- E15 maximumBMW R nineT Scrambler manual 2020 · official
Tyre Library
Tyres for this bike and year
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Michelin Anakee Adventure
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Michelin Anakee III
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Michelin Anakee Road
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Michelin Anakee Wild
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Pirelli Angel GT II
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41
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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41
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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S
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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3
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Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Metzeler Karoo 4
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Metzeler Karoo Street
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Michelin Road 6
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Metzeler Roadtec 02
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Michelin Scorcher Adventure
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III
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Avon Spirit ST
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Mitas Terra Force-R
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Continental TKC 70
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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Metzeler Tourance Next 2
Matching front and rear sizes exist, but some motorcycle requirements or the front-and-rear pairing still need confirmation.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Angel GT
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli Angel ST
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50
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Avon Cobra Chrome
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Commander II
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Commander III Cruiser
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Commander III Touring
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Continental ContiClassicAttack
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental ContiEscape
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Continental ContiLegend
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Continental ContiMotion
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Continental ContiRoad
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Continental ContiTour
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Metzeler Cruisetec
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Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX
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No matching front and rear pair
IRC GP-21F / GP-22R
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Dunlop K750
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Metzeler Lasertec
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No matching front and rear pair
Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross
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Pirelli MT 60 RS
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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Pirelli Night Dragon
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental RB 2 / K 112
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road 5
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road 6 GT
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road Classic
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Road W GT
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Roadtec 01
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher 11
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Michelin Scorcher 31
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 70 Rocks
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Continental TKC 80
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Metzeler Tourance
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
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No matching front and rear pair
Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42
No complete front and rear size pair in this tyre range matches the selected bike and year.
Still needs checking: load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Mitas Enduro Trail+
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Heidenau K60 Scout
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.
Does not fit this bike
Continental TKC 80²
The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.
Still needs checking: source information, load rating, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, speed rating, a named tyre match.
What breaks first and where.
Brake-fluid reservoir cap recall
SeriousRareNHTSA campaign 20V-166 covers specified 2018–2020 R nineT Scrambler motorcycles because the reservoir cap did not clearly state the required brake fluid and filling procedure. Check the VIN and confirm the replacement cap was installed.
Symptoms
- Original reservoir cap lacks the required fluid and filling information
Field repairableNo
Emergency stop signal programming recall
SeriousRareNHTSA campaign 20V-146 covers specified MY2020 motorcycles whose brake light could flash instead of remaining steady during emergency braking. Confirm the software remedy by VIN.
Symptoms
- Brake light flashes during emergency braking
Field repairableNo
Where to find things
Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.
Engine oil fill
Engine-oil filler cap on the engine; the factory reversible screwdriver opens the cap. Check the level warm with the motorcycle upright after five minutes.
ReferenceBrake fluid reservoir
Front reservoir at the handlebar master cylinder; rear reservoir beside the rear master cylinder. Keep the reservoir horizontal for level checks.
ReferenceJump-start terminals
Remote positive terminal and remote ground point beneath the rider seat, behind the removable terminal cover.
ReferenceFuse box — interior
Under the rider seat; release its hook and pull the fuse box left from the holder before opening the two cap locks.
ReferenceOBD-II port
Diagnostic connector under the rider seat in its locking holder; disconnect only for authorised diagnostic work.
Reference