Battery Holder | BMW R nineT

A battery tray is a compact plate or bracket that repositions and secures the battery, usually after the bulky original airbox has been removed. On café racer and scrambler builds it frees up the central area, lets the mechanics show and makes room for exposed air filters, while keeping the battery firmly held. It moves the bike away from the original plastic enclosure towards nobler materials and a tauter silhouette. The quality of the material and finish is what separates a basic bracket from a workshop part. Our FCR Original battery holder for the BMW R nineT is built in exactly this spirit.

Removing the airbox opens up the intake and lets you fit exposed air filters, which changes the way the engine breathes. On a modern fuel-injected motorcycle this can affect fuelling, so it is worth checking whether your setup needs a fuelling adjustment, and always running a suitable filter, since the engine must never run without filtration. Done properly, with the right filters and, if needed, a fuelling tune, it is a popular café racer modification. Our FCR Original battery holder for the BMW R nineT is designed to host K&N air filters once the airbox is removed, and our team can advise on the right filtration for your build.

Yes, provided you choose the right generation. The reference FCR-BM-BB001 covers the BMW R nineT from 2014 to 2020 (before 2021), and the FCR-BM-BB002 covers the 2021-2023 version. The holder fixes onto the existing points, around the tank support and the clutch slave cylinder. If in doubt about your model year, our team checks compatibility with you before ordering at 05 49 62 03 26. This product is specific to the R nineT family.

Yes. As the installation requires removing the original airbox, you must plan a new filtration solution. We recommend a kit of K&N air filters (ref. FCR-BM-FA001), which fits perfectly into the freed-up space and brings the sought-after retro look. Without suitable filtration, the engine must not be started, as it would draw in impurities. This is a prerequisite to factor in from the start of your project.

Installation is done on existing fixing points and includes a removal step. Here are the main steps: 1. Remove the original airbox while protecting the frame and the injector bodies, then remove the battery and the + pole fixed on the tank. 2. Slide the mounting bracket into the axis of the tank support, then place the plate with battery holder. 3. Fix the plate at the front with the two M6x15 screws, the washers and the M6 nuts. 4. Fix the plate at the back with the mounting bracket and the M8 screw (thread lock mandatory), then put the hose around the pressure sensor. 5. Fit the clutch slave cylinder cover, then refit and strap the battery before reconnecting it. The complete hardware and detailed instructions accompany the product. If you are not comfortable with this type of work, we recommend entrusting it to a professional.

This battery holder is made of stainless steel, with an epoxy treatment and a satin black finish (Noir satiné). Stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance and durable strength, ideal for a structural part that supports the battery. The epoxy treatment protects the surface and guarantees a deep, even tone over time. This care given to the material and the finish sets the FCR Original part apart from a generic support.