The BMW R12 nineT is one of those motorcycles that makes less sense the longer you explain it.
It’s not practical.
It’s not trying to be.
And honestly, that’s exactly why some people fall in love with it.
The boxer shake at startup.
The riding position.
The way it feels underneath you when the road opens up.
But motorcycles with this much character always ask for something in return.
Full 1-year ownership review now live on YouTube.
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R12 NineT, it does’t check all the right boxes, in terms of purchase, mileage or even price. But there are just some things, that you know you want. Maybe not for everyone, but when you own one, you know its the one for you.
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We made this Chelsea boot 6 years ago as a riding boot. With proper heel, toe, and ankle protection. But if you ride regularly, riding gear needs updating with time. That’s just part of riding.
What we still love though, is that these never screamed “motorcycle boots”. So even after the riding years, they still work beautifully as an everyday boot.
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We make serious gear.
Unfortunately, we do not always make serious reels.
Brake Oil Reservoir Caps are back in stock.
Consider this your official warning.
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400cc → 350cc.
Sounds small. Might not be.
Why did Triumph do it?
Does it actually change how the bike feels?
And more importantly… does it even matter?
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The motorcycle feels quick and engaging to ride, with a comfortable, locked-in stance. In Dynamic mode, each gear shift delivers that unmistakable BMW punch.
More on the BMW R12 nineT on YouTube, link in the story.
Sundays at Trip Machine are rarely about just coffee.
They’re about old motorcycles parked outside, half-finished conversations inside, and people staying a little longer than they planned to.
Coffee is not a drink.
It’s an excuse to talk about old motorcycles and new roads.
A year changes your perspective.
Sid talks about what he loves, what gets under his skin, and if the BMW R12 nine T is still worth it.
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Same base. Completely different soul.
Royal Enfield takes the Himalayan platform, engine, parts, the core, and rebuilds the feel with a new chassis and character.
We are talking about the Guerrilla 450. Full breakdown on YouTube. Link in stories.
We stamped a thousand grips.
All correct.
All wrong.
Turns out… a square logo doesn’t mind being stamped the wrong way.
And neither, unfortunately, did we.
We caught it just before stitching.
Which meant starting again.
Fresh leather.
A hurried trip across the city.
A Sunday that wasn’t particularly restful.
But then again…
Some things go wrong.
Some things take longer.
And some things… simply need to be made right.
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