BMW unveils the NEW F900R and F900XR for 2020

The wraps were taken off the German firm’s new F900R and the F900XR bikes at the EICMA show earlier this month and we now know the details of the mid-sized roadster that we’ve been telling you about since November 2018.

Powered by the same 2-cylinder in-line engine as the F850GS, the new F900R and F900XR manage to eek out more power from the tried and tested motor with it making 105hp – thanks in part to an increase in capacity up to 895cc from 853cc.

Like the GS models in the F Series, the new F900R and F900XR use a steel bridge frame that integrates the engine as a load-bearing element. Suspension is taken care of by an upside-down telescopic fork up at the front, while at the rear there’s a double-sided swinging arm with central suspension strut.

The F900R and F900XR also set a new technological benchmark in the mid-range segment with their high-quality standard equipment (Connectivity, LED all round as standard) and their wide range of optional extras – in some cases unique in this class (including Adaptive Cornering Light, Keyless Ride, Dynamic ESA, Riding Modes Pro, Shift Assistant Pro, Intelligent Emergency Call, ABS Pro, MSR, DTC, DBC, RDC).

The two bikes offer ‘Rain’ and ‘Road’ riding modes as standard, and the standard machines also come with ABS and ASC Automatic Stability Control (which can easily be turned off). As always with BMW, there’s also a wide variety of aftermarket customisation available, and that means you can choose from a bank of additional driving modes. It’s also possible to fit BMW Motorrad’s Dynamic ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) as an optional extra.

The new mid-capacity BMWs come with light, plastic-welded fuel tanks with a capacity of 15.5 litres (F900XR) and 13 litres (F900R). And they’re a world first in motorcycle construction. The two machines also come with a 6.5-inch TFT screen with BMW Motorrad Connectivity as standard.

The new F900R is available in Blackstorm metallic, San Marino Blue metallic and Style Sport in Hockenheim Silver metallic/Racing Red, while the new F900XR is available in Light White, Galvanic Gold metallic (Exclusive) and in Racing Red (Sport).