BMW R ninet

BMW R ninet 2014-current 110bhp 88lb·ft 222kg 785mm seat 18-litre tank

BMW models hold their value and the R ninet is one of the best examples. New in 2014 it cost £11,600; nowadays the same bike is worth £7500, which is just £700 a year depreciation. Why? Initially BMW’S retro was in short supply, inflating its value but as the firm has never updated the R ninet, it has never seen a drop in value due to being outdated. Why not? BMW basically nailed it right from the off with the R ninet. A great blend of new and old, the R ninet’s chassis is remarkably adept but it is the sound and spirit from the air-cooled boxer that sets it aside.

Three things to look for

1 While ABS is standard, traction control is a worthwhile optional extra. 2 The Akrapovic exhaust system is

Three things to look for

1 Performance mods; some owners go too far and alter the airbox etc.

2 The SP model adds Öhlins semiactive suspension. Prices start at around £9000.

3 A quickshifter came as standard on 2017-onwards bikes.

Improve it

The annoying fuelling snatch can be cured through an ECU remap, which completely transforms the bike’s lowspeed manners.

expensive to buy new, so look for a bike with it already fitted. The high-level option looks amazing.

3 Avoid heavily modified machines; buy a stock one or one that’s been fitted with official BMW options.

Improve it

A flyscreen takes a bit of the effort out of riding but really improving the ninet is down to personal taste and style through customisation.