BMW R nineT Pure vs BMW R nineT Urban GS (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the BMW R nineT Purestacks up against the BMW R nineT Urban GS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBMW R nineT PureBMW R nineT Urban GS
Model year20232023
Price$10,995$12,995
Engine1170 cc1170 cc
Horsepower109 hp109 hp
Torque116 Nm116 Nm
Seat height32 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-R19 / 170/60-R17

BMW R nineT Pure vs BMW R nineT Urban GS — which should you buy?

Picking between the BMW R nineT Pure and the BMW R nineT Urban GS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the BMW R nineT Pure brings 109 hp, while the BMW R nineT Urban GS counters with 109 hp. On price, the BMW R nineT Pure has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: