ARES DESIGN for BMW R nineT

Thanks to its minimalist styling the BMW R nineT is an ideal candidate for conversion and ARES has designed a new tank cover from carbon fibre which apes the design of the 1960s while the modern seat is replaced by a more traditional unit designed and clad in leather by ARES Design’s leather specialists. In keeping with the 1960s vibe the modern cylinder head covers are replaced by ARES’s freshly designed aluminium units that give the engine a retro look without compromising its modern performance.

The main mechanical change is to convert the R nineT’s central rear spring strut unit to a twin rear strut/damper set up which reflects the period style more closely, while the handlebars are replaced with a reprofiled low slung item which is again more in keeping with the café racer style. A new carbon fibre headlight cowling houses the modern headlight but fits the period better while the indicators and rear light have been replaced with smaller retro-styled LED units. Even the switches on the handlebars are replaced with retro-styled items.

The ARES BMW R nineT will be built in limited numbers and with scope for further personalisation for customers who appreciate retro styling for their motorcycle but demand turn-key reliability and all the latest safety equipment one expects from a BMW.