BMW F 900 R and F 900 XR join Motorrad portfolio

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At this year’s EICMA show, BMW Motorrad unveiled the F 900 R and F 900 XR motorcycles that’ll join the portfolio replacing the F 800 platform motorcycles. The XR is, of course, a semi-faired version for the brand’s Adventure class motorcycles.

Both the new F 900 R and F 900 XR are built on a steel bridge frame. Front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork, while the rear is a double-sided swinging arm with a central monoshock. Buyers can go for the optional Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment). The plastic-welded fuel tanks are claimed to be the world’s first of its kind; the tank on the XR has a capacity of 15.5 litres while the R can hold 13 litres.

The spring travel rate for F 900 R is 135 mm (front) and 142 mm (rear), while the XR’s numbers are 170 mm and 172 mm, front and rear, respectively.

As you might expect, the XR’s windshield is adjustable. While the LED lighting for both motorcycles is standard, the list of options include Keyless Ride, Adaptive Cornering Light, Riding Modes Pro, Shift Assistant Pro, Intelligent Emergency Call, ABS Pro, Dynamic Traction Control, and Dynamic Brake Control.

Both motorcycles get a 6.5-inch TFT screen with BMW Motorrad Connectivity as standard. Users can connect their smartphones for calls, music or navigation.

Powering the motorcycles is a further developed version of the 2-cylinder in-line engine first introduced in the 2018 F 850 GS (853 cc). It now has a capacity of 895 cc (by enlarging the cylinder bore by 2 mm to 86 mm with a stroke of 77 mm), and produces 77 kW (105 hp) at 8,750 rpm and 92 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. The engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox.

The cylinder heads were machined and new forged pistons were used replacing the cast ones.

In addition to the standard anti-hopping clutch, the new F 900 R and F 900 XR can be fitted with engine drag torque control (MSR) for the first time. It apparently prevents the rear wheel from slipping as a result of abrupt throttling or downshifting, thereby ensuring even greater safety. Download the spec sheet here.

The massive front discs measure 320 mm with 4-piston calipers, while the rear is a single 265 mm disc with a single-piston caliper. The rear suspension is adjustable for spring preload and rebound damping.