All of which would be no good if it didn’t ride well, but fortunately BMW has got that part right, too. From the low seat the nineT is a simple, naked roadster with a slightly more upright riding position than the R1200R, thanks to a wide, one-piece handlebar that is set farther back. It is light, at 222kg with fuel, manageable and simple to operate, with no traction control or choice of riding modes.