BMW R Nine T By Gasoline Motor Co.
Gasoline Motor Co.
"The R nineT by Bayerische Motoren Werke ?or BMW as they are more popularly known? was released in 2014 to coincide with the 90th anniversary (hence its name) of the companies entry to the market of motorcycle manufacturing. In it?s simple purity, the R nineT represents many of the styling aesthetics of BMW?s most popular motorcycles from the past 50 years or so, bringing a modern twist to iconic european lines and the quintessential twin cylinder flat or as some like to call it ?boxer? engine.
Borrowing technology from the existing motorcycle lineup at BMW, the R nineT features many modern comforts such as ABS brakes and a six speed transmission yet omits many features commonly found on contemporary motorcycles that have been said to detract from the purist experience of motorcycling like traction control and adjustable throttle maps. This iconic Deutsch brand definitely knew that a renaissance of motoring was approaching after the success of their twenty-first century retake on the classic Mini Cooper and similarly the Volkswagen Beetle - The R nineT unlike its four wheeled compadres was made with the consumers desires in mind with a host of intentional design features functioning to nurture owners creative customisations and individuality. This particular example was brought to Gasoline Motor Co in the winter of 2015 by a longstanding exemplary customer with as much style as money - making for one of Gasoline?s most ongoing an...
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Speed Read: A BMW R nineT Racer with retro style and more
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